Hip Hop Redefined: How Arnaud Desplechin Uses Rap Music to Tell Fragile Stories — NYFF
In this latest dispatch from the NYFF Critics Academy, how rap music takes on a unique dimension in one of France’s greatest living filmmakers.
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‘The Rider’ Review: This Cannes Winner Is Part Truth, Part Drama, and Completely Heartrending
Chloe Zhao returned to the setting of her debut feature to craft a docudrama about a real-life American cowboy in the midst of a major life change.
Westerns, Redefined: How Two New Movies Provide Fresh Meaning to a Dated Genre — NYFF
In this dispatch from the NYFF Critics Academy, two new westerns that shake up the conventions of the genre with non-professional actors.
Joan Didion and Arthur Miller Get the Documentary Treatment From Family Members, And That Makes All the Difference — NYFF
“Arthur Miller: Writer” and “Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold” both grapple with the relationships their makers have with their subjects off-camera.
Greta Gerwig Explains How Much of Her Charming Coming-of-Age Film ‘Lady Bird’ Was Inspired By Her Own Youth
Gerwig’s Saoirse Ronan-starring dramedy shares a number of biographical elements with her own life, but there’s more to it.
‘The Rape of Recy Taylor’ Review: Nancy Buirski’s Wrenching Documentary Is More Relevant Than Ever — NYFF
“The Loving Story” filmmaker returns with another look at justice denied, deferred, and demanded.
Screen Talk Live at NYFF: We Debate the Future of Movies With a Lincoln Center Audience
Plus: Why didn’t “Blade Runner 2049” hit the film festival circuit?
Richard Linklater On Sexism In the Film Industry, From Austin to Hollywood: ‘It’s a Design Flaw’
The filmmaker also addressed the “strong feminist” slant of his next project.
NYFF 2017 Lineup: ‘Last Flag Flying,’ ‘Wonder Wheel,’ and More
This year’s edition of the festival features the world premiere of new movies by Richard Linklater and Woody Allen.
‘Last Flag Flying’ Review: Richard Linklater Takes Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston, and Laurence Fishburne to Wistful Heights
It may not be an official sequel, but make no mistake: Linklater picks up the pieces where Hal Ashby left off, and this understated character study has a lot on its mind.
NYFF 2017: We Debate the Value of New York’s Biggest Film Festival and Who It’s Supposed to Serve
With the latest edition of New York Film Festival taking flight, the IndieWire team digs into its purpose.
New York Film Festival: 13 Films We Can’t Wait to See This Year, From ‘Lady Bird’ to ‘Last Flag Flying’
From world premieres to already-buzzy titles, this year’s lineup is stacked.
