Our Media Center takes you inside Film at Lincoln Center with photos, videos, and podcasts from our screenings, talks, and events, plus announcements of upcoming programs and coverage of our artist and education initiatives.
David Gordon Green Returns to Basics with ‘Prince Avalance’
By Brian Brooks
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August 9, 2013
Filmmaker David Gordon Green joined the ongoing Summer Talks series last week ahead of this weekend's roll out of his latest, Prince Avalanche, which the director adapted from an Icelandic film he saw last year at Film Society.
Remembering Karen Black: Film Society’s Rose Kuo Pays a Personal Tribute
By Rose Kuo
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August 9, 2013
Film Society Executive Director Rose Kuo remembers actress Karen Black who lost her battle with cancer Thursday, giving a personal tribute to a woman she remembers fondly as a "kind and generous soul."
Locarno Critics Academy Returns
By Shelley Farmer
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August 8, 2013
Meet the critics and watch out for their coverage of the 66th Locarno Film Festival next week, plus apply to the second NYFF Critics Academy today!
The Perfect Watch: Video of Our “Breaking Bad” Panels
By Shelley Farmer
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August 8, 2013
Watch the cast and creator of the seven-time Emmy winner discuss everything from the nitty gritty of production to the moral implications of the show during Film Society's recent series of panels, "The Perfect Batch: Breaking Bad Cast Favorites," in collaboration with AMC.
World Premiere of Spike Jonze’s “Her” to Close NYFF51
By Brian Brooks
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August 8, 2013
Spike Jonze's anticipated new feature Her will have its World Premiere as the Closing Night Gala Presentation of the upcoming New York Film Festival. The romantic sci-fi starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson will close the 51st edition of the event, which runs from September 27 – October 13.
Spike Jonze on “Her” Femininity and His Vision of the Future
By Brian Brooks
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August 8, 2013
In advance of the announcement that his new movie Her would close the 51st New York Film Festival, Spike Jonze spoke with us about the film's feminine feel, the challenges of personalizing the relationship between Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson's characters, and how he designed his own perfect, comfortable future.
Gotham Awards to Fete Katherine Oliver at December Event
By Brian Brooks
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August 7, 2013
The Gotham Independent Film Awards will give its annual Industry Tribute to Katherine Oliver, Commissioner of the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment at its December event.
Woody Allen Eyes Stockholm for Future Film
By Brian Brooks
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August 6, 2013
A Swedish film group has offered the New York director production funds to set a film in the capital city. The only thing he needs now is a plot.
Bigelow and Kingsley Set for BAFTA LA Tribute
By Brian Brooks
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August 5, 2013
Oscar winners Kathryn Bigelow and Sir Ben Kingsley will be honored by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA LA) at the 2013 BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards on September 9 at the Beverly Hilton.
Pakistan to Seek Oscar This Year
By Brian Brooks
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August 5, 2013
It has been 50 years since Pakistan sent a flag bearer for Oscar consideration, but the country may seek an Academy Award once more after Pakistani authorities gave tacit support to submit a film this year.