New Directors New Films April 2-13
Why five brutal years of Covid haven’t dented New York’s passion for this 54th ND/NF Five years ago at this…
Editors’ Picks
Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, March 6–16
23 new features make up the best highwire balancing act in Manhattan art cinema Every winter/spring for 30 years, Film…
Staff Picks: Valentines Day Edition
Hello Independent Readers! It’s Valentine’s Day, and we here at the Independent have been feeling romantic! So in the spirit…
Our Independent 2024 Wrapped
Hello Independent Readers! 2024 has been a big year for us all, and it’s no different for us here at…
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…
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…
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…
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…