![An illustration of Ingrid, a porcelain doll and main character from the short film “Bestia.” She sits at a table smoking a cigarette and is wearing a red collared blouse. Below her is a teacup and other food items.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Aaliya-Luthra_arts-film-oscarsshorts-900x675.jpeg)
An overview of this year’s Oscar-nominated animated shorts screening at IFC
Catch up with the animated shorts screening at the IFC Center before the Oscars.
Sebastian Zufelt, Staff Writer
• March 9, 2022
![“The Nowhere Inn” is a mockumentary starring St. Vincent and Carrie Brownstein that was released on Sept. 17. The film is an experimental look at the role of the modern performer. (Image courtesy of IFC Films)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/arts-film-nowwhereinn-900x506.jpg)
Review: ‘The Nowhere Inn’ is a trippy exploration of persona
Recording artist St. Vincent and Carrie Brownstein of “Portlandia” team up for a beguiling yet frustrating mockumentary that explores the role of the modern performer.
Isabella Armus, Deputy Arts Editor
• October 4, 2021
![“The Underground Railroad,” directed by Academy Award Winner Barry Jenkins, is a historical drama miniseries set in the Antebellum South. As Cora (Thuso Mbedu) travels northbound, this miniseries portrays the atrocity of American slavery while showcasing the power of perseverance. (Photo by Kyle Kaplan, Courtesy of Amazon Studios)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arts-undergroundrailroad.jpg)
Review: “The Underground Railroad”
“The Underground Railroad” represents Academy Award Winner Barry Jenkins’ latest dramaturgy, an epic mini-series that recounts the horrors of Antebellum America while showcasing the power of perseverance. “The Underground Railroad” is playing at the IFC from July 16 to July 22.
Victoria Carchietta, Staff Writer
• July 16, 2021
![Theaters like the Independent Film Center (IFC), located on 323 6th Avenue, have placed multiple safety measures to allow New Yorkers to experience film culture again. The precautions set to ensure their customers are safe result in lower ticket sales for independent theaters. (Photo by Kaylah Haye)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ifc-kaylahhaye-900x675.jpg)
As theaters reopen, film culture blossoms
A survey of multiple theaters in New York City pointing to a new vision of cinephilia where the online sphere and curatorial practices create new viewing patterns.
Quan Zhang, Contributing Writer
• March 15, 2021
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
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Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
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Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024