September 21-24

Five Banned Films from the Czechoslovak New Wave

The Czechoslovak New Wave was one of the most radical and brilliant bursts of creativity in film history. Join us for five subversive, savagely funny, dark, and defiant films from the era.
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Friday at 7 · Panel Discussion

The Exterminating Angel

In anticipation of the N.A. premiere of Thomas Adès’s new opera at the Met, the Film Society presents a panel discussion and screening of Buñuel’s provocative masterpiece.
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The 55th New York Film Festival

The 55th edition of New York Film Festival returns September 28–October 15 with world premieres, special events, live music, virtual reality, brilliant restorations, filmmaker talks, and more.
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The Close-Up: Frederick Wiseman

By Michael Odmark
The Close-Up: Jane Campion Talks Top of the Lake and Her Career
By Michael Odmark
The Close-Up: Kent Jones Previews the NYFF55 Lineup
By Michael Odmark
Fall/Winter 2017 New Releases at the Film Society
By Jordan Raup

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Film Comment From the writers and editors at Film Comment magazine

The Film Comment Podcast: Twin Peaks: The Return

By Film Comment

TV from another place: a discussion of David Lynch’s 18-hour opus

Festivals: Venice 2017
By Nicolas Rapold
Film of the Week: The Future Perfect
By Jonathan Romney