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Hayao Miyazaki’s “Howl’s Moving Castle” Celebrates 20 Years Since Release
See it in theaters as part of Studio Ghibli Fest 2024, September 26 – October 3 Known worldwide as one…
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Desire Lines: Traversing Transmasculine History Through Identity
Sitting in the movie theater surrounded by the local and vibrant queer community, chills swept over me from the unfolding…
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The Unapologetically Camp, Sapphic Spy Film: D.E.B.S.
Through the years, Hollywood has produced an infinite amount of espionage films. These films have essentially all been the same:…
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Tribeca Festival June 5-16
A fest boasting 1,001 new media events for all ages doesn’t forget five pioneering artists of yesteryear Tribeca! Before we…
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The Independent Magazine’s Editorial Board Recommended Films
With the release of countless independent films, finding something to watch can often become overwhelming. What films are worth your…
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Emma Varteresian Talks Stop Motion and Her Film Whispers From The Heart of A Rose
Artist and animator Emma Varteresian says, “No one ever does stop motion the same” and her ambitious work proves as…
Editors’ Picks
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New Directors/New Films April 3-14
As the Lincoln Center poster on Broadway says, “36 new filmmakers define the future of cinema.” 25 features. 10 shorts. Representing…
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Transcending the Runway: Saint Laurent Productions and Rodarte’s ‘Woodshock’
In an age where artistic boundaries are fluid, luxury fashion designers transcend the runways and haute couture shows to venture…
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Rendez-Vous with French Cinema (February 29–March 10)
Four actresses stand out in a darkly sophisticated festival filled with unexpected (yipes!) varieties of French realism Anytime a world-class…