Q&A: South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong on realism in cinema
With Lee Chang-dong’s upcoming retrospective at the Metrograph, WSN spoke with the legendary South Korean filmmaker about the significance of realism in his films.
Tony Jaeyeong Jeong, Staff Writer
• April 8, 2024
Q&A: Beth B on tackiness and transcendence
The filmmaker — a pillar of the New York underground arts scene in the ’70s and ’80s — spoke with WSN about New York City, alternative filmmaking and representation on screen.
Katherine Williams, Contributing Writer
• March 27, 2023
Metrograph’s Play Time with Jim Henson unleashes the Muppets
Metrograph’s kid-friendly matinee series Play Time with Jim Henson tunes into the true essence of the Muppets by displaying their larger-than-life personalities. The series’ run was extended until April 24 with new screenings every weekend.
Saige Gipson, Staff Writer
• April 8, 2022
‘The Souvenir’ duology reflects on the irrationality of first love
In “The Souvenir: Part II,” Joanna Hogg draws from her first love and experiences as a film student to bring the story of her fictional counterpart to a poignant conclusion. “The Souvenir” and “The Souvenir: Part II” are available on VOD.
Brandon Kiziloz, Contributing Writer
• March 9, 2022
Q&A with ‘Rock Bottom Riser’ director Fern Silva
WSN spoke with Fern Silva about Hawaii, Dwayne Johnson, colonialism and cinema as a point of inquiry.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Arts Editor
• March 7, 2022
Review: ‘Rock Bottom Riser’ rocks
Fern Silva’s feature-length debut is an electrifying documentary on Hawaii. “Rock Bottom Riser” opens this weekend at the Metrograph.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Arts Editor
• March 4, 2022
Review: ‘Friends and Strangers’ is an artful portrait of awkward Australians
James Vaughan’s directorial debut observes the fumbles of growing into adulthood. “Friends and Strangers” opens this weekend at Metrograph NYC.
Sebastian Zufelt, Staff Writer
• February 25, 2022
‘Red Psalm’ is a revolutionary musical masterpiece by a Hungarian visionary
Fifty years after its release, Miklós Jancsó's magnum opus remains a visual triumph with an urgent social message.
Brandon Kiziloz, Contributing Writer
• February 15, 2022
Review: ‘Electra, My Love’ embodies the limits of revolution myths
Miklós Jancsó’s revolutionary 1974 reimagining of the ancient Greek myth of Electra is currently playing at Metrograph as part of a retrospective on the Hungarian director.
Katherine Williams, Contributing Writer
• January 26, 2022
‘Giants Being Lonely’ review: a realistic portrait of what it means to be a teenager
Grear Patterson’s “Giants Being Lonely” is the latest coming-of-age film clamoring for your attention.
Sixx Orange, Contributing Writer
• April 9, 2021
‘Women in Love’ is Not What it Seems
Angelica Chong, Staff Writer
• November 28, 2017
‘Along for the Ride’ Carries New Weight for Legend
Matthew Holman, Staff Writer
• October 30, 2017
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