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Jonas Mekas
Criticism
‘Fragments of Paradise’ Review: Jonas Mekas Doc Is a Message from Beyond the Grave
Venice: The avant-garde filmmaker and promoter gets a loving, but not hagiographic, documentary.
By
Christian Blauvelt
September 2, 2022 11:00 am
Features
This ‘Departed’ Doc Gives the Most Intimate Look at Scorsese and DiCaprio at Work
Jonas Mekas' 2005 documentary "Notes on an American Film Director at Work: Martin Scorsese" is now streaming for free on Vimeo.
By
Zack Sharf
May 14, 2020 10:41 am
Features
MoMA Celebrates the Largest Body of Moving-Image Work: Home Movies
Exclusive: Watch a new short film that celebrates the preservation of the largest body of film work produced in the 20th century.
By
Tambay Obenson
April 9, 2020 1:02 pm
Features
Facebook Objects to ‘Flaming Creatures’ 55 Years After the Obscenity Case It Inspired
Critic and historian Jonathan Rosenbaum had his Facebook account suspended because he posted a still from Jack Smith's film, in which a female nipple is exposed.
By
Jonathan Rosenbaum
February 7, 2019 10:00 am
Features
Jonas Mekas, RIP: Why This 96-Year-Old Legend Was Our Most Important Cinephile
He's the godfather of American avant-garde cinema, but even that doesn’t do justice to his widespread impact on film culture.
By
Eric Kohn
January 23, 2019 3:49 pm
Features
Jonas Mekas, Experimental Film Icon, Dies at 96
Mekas also co-founded New York City's esteemed Anthology Film Archives in 1970.
By
Zack Sharf
January 23, 2019 12:27 pm
Features
Jonas Mekas at 95: How He’s Keeping Anthology Film Archives Alive and Why ‘Lady Bird’ Is His Favorite Film of the Year
The living legend of the New York film world explains why his age isn't such a big deal and how his independent theater continues to survive.
By
Eric Kohn
December 24, 2017 11:52 am
Features
WGA President Howard A. Rodman Makes Passionate Plea for Governors Award Recognition of Jonas Mekas
Previous winners include Gena Rowlands, Jean-Luc Godard and James Earl Jones.
By
Michael Nordine
August 31, 2016 4:26 pm
Features
Jonas Mekas Stars In ‘I Had Nowhere to Go,’ a Jarring, Original Biopic — Locarno Review
The legendary film advocate recounts his wartime experiences in this original cinematic odyssey.
By
Eric Kohn
August 5, 2016 1:25 pm
News
Avant-Garde Legend Jonas Mekas Offers Filmmaking Advice in New Book Excerpt
Don't give up on film.
By
Michael Nordine
July 10, 2016 3:05 pm
Features
At 89, Jonas Mekas Is Busier Than Ever. What’s His Secret?
At 89, Jonas Mekas Is Busier Than Ever. What's His Secret?
By
Eric Kohn
December 15, 2011 10:00 am
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