New York Film Festival

[4 mins. 54 secs.] Eugene Hernandez is the Deputy Director of the Film Society of Lincoln Center, and is the guest on this segment of the podcast. Eugene joined the Film Society in 2010 to focus on their digital initiatives. His role has since expanded and he sits down to discuss his role, his prior years at IndieWire (of which he is a co-founder), and our common love of the movies.

The 56th New York Film Festival will take place this year from September 28th through October 14th, almost entirely on the Lincoln Center campus (Walter Reade Theater, Elinor Bunin Monroe Film Center and Alice Tully Hall). The opening night film is Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favorite; the Centerpiece is Alfred Cuaron’s Roma; and the Closing Night film is Julian Schnable’s At Eternity’s Gate. In addition to the Main Slate, there is also Spotlight Documentary, Convergence (VR, Immersive Cinema, AI, etc.), and Projections (experimental and avant guards works). Check out the festival’s website for details and ticket sales.

[1 hr. 4 mins. 17 secs.] 2014’s Güeros was an award-winning film which put Mexican dircetor Alonso Ruizpalacios on the map as an emerging International filmmaker to watch for. His follow up is called Museo and is currently in theaters. The film, which stars Gael García Bernal, is currently in theaters. Museo tells the story where, in 1985, a group of criminals mock the security of the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City to extract 140 pre-Hispanic pieces from their showcases.

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Filmwax Radio NYFF55 Edition! Director of the New York Film Festival, Kent Jones, is back on the podcast for his 3rd visit (for more Kent Jones wax see Episodes 240 & 324). Kent talks about this year’s festival but also about his work as a filmmaker including a new  movie, his first narrative, due out soon. Additionally, we talk about his years growing up in the Berkshires, Robert Mitchum, Woody Allen, Scorsese, and so much more.

The Festival runs from September 28th through October 15th with scads of new features and short films from around the globe, restored films, a Robert Mitchum retrospective, experimental work, filmmaker talks, and more. Visit fillinc.org/nyff for tickets and further details.

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Documentary filmmaker Lucia Small discusses her recent film, One Cut One Life which she co-directed with her filmmaking partner, the late Ed Pincus. The film will have its New York premiere at The New York Film Festival. Also discussing the festival are rogerebert.com critics Godfrey Cheshire & Scout Tafoya.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rob Reiner classic alongside Nigel Tufnel himself, Christopher Guest! New York Film Festival is offering Rooftop fans a chance to win two free passes to the screening.

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dazed and Confused alongside director Richard Linklater and cast members, including Parker Posey and Anthony Rapp!

It’s been an exciting few months for our Filmmakers’ Fund Grantees. Join us in doing a little dance for them.