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All content by Zuzia Czemier-Wolonciej
Reynolds Woodcock, played by Daniel Day-Lewis, fits a dress on Alma, played by Vicky Krieps, in a scene from “Phantom Thread.”

Deliberate Complexity at the Heart of ‘Phantom Thread’

Zuzia Czemier-Wolonciej, Staff Writer February 20, 2018
Paul Thomas Anderson’s "Phantom Thread" is executed well and with care, making for a cinematic experience that never stops giving.
NYU-alum founded Flies Collective, which awards grants to students who are hoping to finance their own film projects.

NYU Alums Create Grant to Support Indie Film

Zuzia Czemier-Wolonciej, Staff Writer May 1, 2017
A trio of NYU alums are working to keep indie film afloat by launching a grant for independent filmmakers.
“Nise: The Heart of Madness is about psychiatrist Dr. Nise da Silver, who uses paints, dogs and love to start a revolution in which she raises awareness for those with schizophrenia.

In ‘Nise,’ One Woman Changes the Way We Treat Madness

Zuzia Czemier-Wolonciej, Staff Writer April 27, 2017
Director Roberto Berliner’s quietly scrutinizing camera brings the life of famed psychiatrist Dr. Nise da Silveira — a pioneer in moving away from ice-pick lobotomies to more humane, expressive therapies — to life in "Nise: The Heart of Madness."
Anocha Suwichakornpong’s new film “Dao Khanong (By the Time It Gets Dark),” which explores the tragic history of the 1976 massacre at the Thammasat University in Thailand, opens April 14.

‘Dao Khanong’ Meditates on a Massacre

Zuzia Czemier-Wolonciej, Staff Writer April 13, 2017
Anocha Suwichakornpong alternates between reenactment and interviews in her documentary "By the Time It Gets Dark" to play with the frailty of memory, which becomes disturbingly relevant in its account of the 1976 massacre of protesters at Thailand's Thammasat University.
How to Adjust Your Expectations

How to Adjust Your Expectations

Zuzia Czemier-Wolonciej, Staff Writer April 6, 2017
For the history of photography, and eventually film and what would become documentary, audiences have taken the images they see as truth — despite the larger truth that manipulating narratives is all too easy for those behind the camera.
Michal Marczak’s new nonfiction film, All These Sleepless Nights, recounts protagonist Krzyss nocturnal escapades in Warsaw, Poland. The enchanting cinematography and authentic characterization create an absorbing film worth watching.

Drinks and Drugs in Warsaw Make for ‘Sleepless Nights’

Zuzia Czemier-Wolonciej, Staff Writer April 4, 2017
In a zany but irresistible new nonfiction film, the nightlife of Warsaw's adolescents is brought to life with an all-too-familiar story of heartbreak and growing up.
Justin Schein’s documentary “Left on Purpose” chronicles the life of anti-war activist Mayer Vishner. It is opening in New York City and On Demand early November.

A Biopic That Tries to Save Its Subject’s Life

Zuzia Czemier-Wolonciej, Staff Writer February 10, 2017
What happens when a story that nobody else wanted to listen to is revealed — and the story's narrator is determined that he's reached the end?
Students can indulge in the diversity of Lucio Fulci’s films from Oct. 21 to 31.

Anthology to Showcase Master of Gore Lucio Fulci

Zuzia Czemier-Wolonciej, Staff Writer October 21, 2016
Just in time for Halloween, the Film Anthology Archives are hosting a retrospective on Lucio Fulci's — aka the master of Gore — films.
Sharon Shattuck’s documentary, “From This Day Forward” explores her experiences when she goes back home as an adult and witnesses her transgender father’s transition.

“From This Day Forward” Remains Faithful in Personal Struggles

Zuzia Czemier-Wolonciej, Contributing Writer October 7, 2016
Sharon Shattuck's newest autobiographical documentary gives a lens to the group affected most by transgender transitions besides the people who are transitioning - their families.
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.
Viva Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt opens at the Film Forum on the 6th of April.

Hannah Arendt Documentary Captures the Philosopher’s Convictions

Zuzia Czemier-Wolonciej, Contributing Writer April 6, 2016
The new documentary "Vita Activa: The Spirit Of Hannah Arendt" discusses the life of the influential 20th century philosopher.