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Film

Miss Stevens tells the story of a class field trip that is both awkward and authentic.

‘Miss Stevens’ Succeeds with Awkward Comedy and Stellar Performances

Tye Musante, Contributing Writer September 16, 2016
Julia Stevens' film "Miss Stevens" hits theaters tomorrow to bring audiences a quirky, silly tale of a drama teacher bringing her students on a field trip.
Southwest of Salem is a provocative documentary addresses violence and the LGBTQ community in the mid-1990's.

‘Southwest of Salem’ Documents Prejudice in the Courtroom

Tye Musante, Contributing Writer September 15, 2016
Director Deborah S. Esquenazi's newest documentary "Southwest of Salem" follows the metaphorical witch hunt of the San Antonio Four, the four women who were wrongfully convicted of gang rape back in Texas in 2014.
Matt Cooper's "Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?" will be released in theaters on Friday, September 16.

Satire Aims Its Sights at Politics, Gender and Guns

Katherine Armstrong, Contributing Writer September 14, 2016
Matt Cooper's new film "Is That A Gun In Your Pocket?..." brings comedy to its knees in a standoff of men, women, and guns rights activists.
PBS’s Point of View documentary series features “All the Difference,” a film that follows two Urban Prep high school students, on Monday, September 12.

PBS Documentary “All the Difference” Highlights Urban Education

Natalie Whalen, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016

PBS’s Point of View documentary series will feature the stirring “All the Difference” this Monday, Sept. 12. The film follows the respective paths of two Urban Prep high...

Kubo and the Two Strings is an animation that took a risk in diversifying Hollywood.

Risk-Taking ‘Kubo’ Pays Off

Dejarelle Gaines, Highlighter Editor September 6, 2016
"Kujo and the Two Strings" deals in risk and creativity in this season's most unique animated film.
Even though the summer is coming to an end, there are tons of great movies that are coming out in the fall, such as “The Magnificent Seven” which comes out on September 23.

Films to Beat First Semester Blues

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor September 6, 2016
In preparation for this fall's releases, our Film Editor gives a low-down on what to expect.
Summer Flicks: All Bark, No Bite

Summer Flicks: All Bark, No Bite

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor August 28, 2016

Every summer, millions of people seek the air-conditioned oasis of movie theaters, where the latest installments of beloved franchises contain enough explosions to sedate just...

"Viktoria", a 2014 film directed by Maya Vitkova, is being released in New York cinemas on April 29, 2016.

Though Born Without an Umbilical Cord, ‘Viktoria’ Ties Together a Tale of Maternal Love

Zuzia Czemier-Wolonciej, Staff Writer April 29, 2016
"Viktoria" tells the story of the relationship between a mother and her baby girl born without an umbilical cord.
Peter Dowling's film, "Sacrifice," opens in NYC at the IFC on Friday, April 29.

‘Sacrifice’ Portrays The Evil of Patriarchal Societies

Dejarelle Gaines, Copy Chief April 28, 2016
"Sacrifice" tells the story of a surgeon who finds a young woman's body after moving into a new house.
"Viva," starring Hector Medina, opens on April 29 at the Angelika Film Center.

‘Viva’ Brings New Life to the Queer Coming-of-Age Tale

Angelica Chong, Contributing Writer April 28, 2016
Set in Cuba, "Viva" centers on Jesus, whose father does not approve of his desire to be a drag performer.
"Elvis & Nixon" is a film starring Michael Shannon as Elvis Presley and Kevin Spacey as President Nixon.

Tribeca 2016: ‘Elvis and Nixon’ Shames the Figures it Depicts

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer April 27, 2016
"Elvis & Nixon," starring Michael Shannon and Kevin Spacey, recounts the story of the two men meeting at the White House.
Riz Ahmed is one of the stars in HBO's new upcoming crime series, "The Night Of".

Tribeca 2016: New HBO Crime Series Promises an Honest Procedural

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor April 27, 2016
Tribeca Film Festival hosted a preview screening of the first two episodes of "The Night Of," starring Riz Ahmed and John Turturro. The show will premiere on HBO in July.