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 Bowie: Act, Baby, Act
By Mark Rabinowitz
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July 31, 2013
David Bowie's music career is the stuff of legend, but his underrated turns on the silver screen are an integral part of his artistic contribution to the world.
Darren Aronofsky Sneaks “Noah” Footage for Church Group
By Brian Brooks
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July 30, 2013
Interest in Darren Aronofsky's Noah, the follow-up to his Oscar-winning Black Swan, has mounted even as the film is yet to be completed. The director gave a glimpse of the film to a church conference last week, targeting a crowd that it hopes to win over next year.
Video of Distressed Whale Renews Interest in “Blackfish”
By Brian Brooks
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July 30, 2013
Online video of a distressed young pilot whale at a SeaWorld park has renewed interest in Gabriela Cowperthwaite's orca doc Blackfish, which is critical of keeping marine mammals in captivity.
Pussy Riot, Subject of HRWFF Doc, to Remain Jailed
By Brian Brooks
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July 29, 2013
Condemnation from officials worldwide and a documentary that played at Sundance and the recent Human Rights Watch Film Festival at Film Society has failed to move the Russian government to release two jailed activists from feminist art collective/band Pussy Riot.
Paul Greengrass’ “Captain Phillips” Starring Tom Hanks to Open NYFF51
By Brian Brooks
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July 29, 2013
The World Premiere of Paul Greengrass' anticipated new film Captain Phillips starring Tom Hanks will screen as the Opening Night Gala at the 51st New York Film Festival.
Paul Greengrass Talks “Captain Phillips,” Tom Hanks, and Hollywood
By Brian Brooks
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July 29, 2013
Ahead of today's exciting announcement that Paul Greengrass' Captain Phillips will open the 51st New York Film Festival, the celebrated filmmaker chatted with FilmLinc Daily about his latest film, which stars two-time Academy Award winner and 2009 Film Society Chaplin Award honoree Tom Hanks.
“Brothers Hypnotic” Redefines Family, Music and Success
By Brian Brooks
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July 26, 2013
Sound + Vision film Brothers Hypnotic by first-time filmmaker Reuben Atlas spotlights an unconventional band of eight brothers from a rough Chicago neighborhood who decidedly play outside the conventions of the music industry, pursuing their brash sound while catching the attention of celebs and their charismatic father.
An Animated Guide to our Breaking Bad Marathon
By Nicholas Kemp
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July 26, 2013
Over the next five days, we'll be screening all 54 episodes of Breaking Back in the Film Center Amphitheater. Here's everything you need to know about our marathon.
Interview: Poull Brien, “Charles Bradley: Soul of America”
By Shelley Farmer
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July 26, 2013
The director behind our Sound + Vision Opening Night film discusses discovering Charles Bradley, finding a story through editing, and the process of making his first feature documentary.
IFP Sets 35th Independent Film Week
By Brian Brooks
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July 25, 2013
The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) released details of the 35th edition of Independent Film Week, taking place at Lincoln Center in September. The annual event seeks to advance new projects by both emerging and established independent artists and filmmakers.