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American Highways, American Deserts: An Essay on “Paris, Texas”
“Paris, Texas” is a portrait of a man who has exerted all his rage. In his 1984 film, Wim Wenders…
Playwright Justice Jones talks his play The Sea Ends at Troy, a modern take on Greek literature classics
This summer, inspired by conflicts around the world and his love for ancient Greek literature and theater, Justice Jones, a…
Imperfections in Everyday Liaisons Through Rohmer’s “Six Moral Tales”
In the revolutionary time of Nouvelle Vague, fathered by the pioneers of Cahiers du Cinéma, the name Éric Rohmer is…
The Independent Staff’s November Picks
Happy November from The Independent! We hope you are taking time to think about things you’re thankful for. We do…
Film Noir in One Film Image
Lincoln Center to present 17-film retrospective “Robert Siodmak: Dark Visionary” Dec.11-19 No less than eight of your critic’s favorite 1940s…
DocLisboa Interview: “exergue” – on documenta 14
An ideologically charged documentary that clocks in at 14 hours about the contemporary art scene and the world’s most prestigious…
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The Independent Staff’s November Picks
Happy November from The Independent! We hope you are taking time to think about things you’re thankful for. We do…
DOC NYC Nov. 13–21
Spyware, an Irish author, and a Congo leader top America’s largest documentary fest Manhattan has always had an insatiable thirst…
The New York Film Festival Sept. 27–Oct.13
‘Read the Book, See the Movie’ defines a festival rich with literary excellence This critic’s 62nd NYFF grew larger in size…
