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A somber-looking man with graying hair in an orange shirt leans his face against the back of a taller man, who is wrapped in a towel.

NYFF 61 Review: ‘Strange Way of Life’ is Almodóvar’s spin on the Wild West

A new queer Western romance starring Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke, “Strange Way of Life” made its triumphant North American premiere at NYFF, and it is now showing in select theaters in New York City.
Karina Rower, Contributing Writer October 4, 2023

Eighteen years after “Brokeback Mountain” was released, famed director Pedro Almodóvar’s new short film “Strange Way of Life” gives fans of the modern Western...

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Staff Recs: High School Movies

This week, the Arts Desk gets a little nostalgic about high school and gives recs for some underrated gems in the genre.
March 1, 2019

As college students, it is not easy to revisit high school, but a fun and feasible way to look back at those innocent and naive times is through movies. From classics like “Rebel...

Unpopular Opinions: Actors

Unpopular Opinions: Actors

Hot takes on Hollywood Hall-of-Famers.
The movie poster from “First Reformed.”

Ethan Hawke: Cassavetes Reborn

Daniella Nichinson, Arts Editor September 4, 2018
With films like "Boyhood," "First Reformed" and his most recent directorial effort "Blaze," Ethan Hawke makes art for the sole purpose of art.
 Benjamin Dickey and Alia Shawkat in "Blaze."

‘Blaze’ and the Unsung Country Legend

Natalie Whalen, Film Editor March 23, 2018
Ethan Hawke's "Blaze" follows the life of little-known country blues singer Blaze Foley. It recently competed at the South by Southwest Film Festival.
“Before Midnight” adds layers to Richard Linklater’s already excellent series

“Before Midnight” adds layers to Richard Linklater’s already excellent series

May 23, 2013
Despite being the third "Before" film, Linklater's latest just might be the best of the franchise.
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‘Clive’ boldly presented, intensely performed

February 27, 2013
Ethan Hawke delivers a gripping, emotionally driven performance and direction in “Clive."