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“Midnight Special” is a new film revolving around a young boy who has magical powers.

Supernatural Thriller Falls Short

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer March 21, 2016
Jeff Nichols' "Midnight Special" is thrilling sci-fi film starring Michael Shannon as a father on the run with his son, who has magical powers.
"To the Moon and Beyond: Graphic Films and the Inception of 2001: A Space Odyssey" is an exhibition featuring detailed sketches for 2001: Space Odyssey.

New Exhibit Reveals Team Behind ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer March 9, 2016
A new exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image features sketches, blueprints and letters from the production of "2001: A Space Odyssey".
"Gored: A Love Story" is a documentary about the world's most gored bullfighter, Antonio Barrera.

‘Gored: A Love Story’ Proselytizes Allure of Bullfighting

Bradley Alsop, Staff Writer March 9, 2016
"Gored: A Love Story" is an intriguing documentary about Antonio Barrera, a bullfighter who has been gored 23 times.
Marguerite tells the story of Marguerite Dumont as she follows her love for singing, while lacking the talent.

“Marguerite” is a Surprising, Off-Key Delight

Dejarelle Gaines, Copy Chief March 8, 2016
French film "Marguerite" centers on a wealthy, aspiring opera singer — who cannot sing.
Tisch's Fusion Film Festival drew a large crowd to their panel “Queens of Comedy Writing," featuring some of the most successful female writers.`

“Queens of Comedy” Panel at Fusion Empowers and Enlightens

Colin Burke, Contributing Writer March 8, 2016
Fusion Film Festival hosted "Queens of Comedy Writing" panel discussion with writers from "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore" and "Odd Mom Out".
Berlin: A Visit to an International Film Festival With Plans to Return

Berlin: A Visit to an International Film Festival With Plans to Return

Georgina Hahn, Contributing Writer March 7, 2016
NYU Berlin student Georgina Hahn attends the 66th Annual Berlinale with her film class.
“Wiener-Dog”, a film written by NYU alumnus Todd Solondz, was recently shown at the Fusion Film Festival.

‘Wiener-Dog’ Kicks Off Fusion Film Festival

Daria Butler, Staff Writer March 7, 2016
The 2016 Fusion Film Festival opened with a screening of NYU alum Todd Solondz's new film "Wiener-Dog" followed by a Q&A with the director and producer Christine Vachon, Fusion's Woman of the Year.
“Creative Control” is an upcoming film directed by NYU alumnus Benjamin Dickinson.

Alum’s ‘Creative Control’ Shows Virtual Reality

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor March 7, 2016
NYU alum Benjamin Dickinson's new movie "Creative Control" deals with the perils of virtual reality.
Miroslav Slaboshpitsky’s new film,  “The Tribe”, revolves around the lives of students in a deaf boarding school in Ukraine.

Beautiful and Bloody, ‘The Tribe’ is Brutal to Watch

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor March 4, 2016
"The Tribe" is the story of a bloody and brutal boarding school for the deaf in Ukraine.
The Sports Kid Oscars: If You Film It, They Will Watch

The Sports Kid Oscars: If You Film It, They Will Watch

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor March 4, 2016
In honor of the Oscars last weekend, The Sports Kid gives his definite Sports Oscars Awards. Hint: there's a heavy baseball bias.
Students wearing Zootopia-themed masks enjoy a presentation by animator Darrin Butters at the Cantor Film Center on February 25.

Disney Animator Speaks at Cantor about Upcoming “Zootopia”

Akash Shetye, Contributing Writer March 3, 2016
Disney animator Darrin Butters showed clips from upcoming film "Zootopia" and spoke about the process of creating the film's world.

Producers Nicolas Gonda and Sarah Green talked to students in the course Producing the Independent Film about their work on Knight of Cups.

Tisch Class Gets Lowdown from Pros

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer February 29, 2016
Nicholas Gondas and Sarah Green are the producers for Terrence Mallick's new film "Knight of Cups."