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.
Watch: Six Moments from the James Brown: The Hardest Working Man in Show Business Series
By Maya Korn
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August 29, 2014
In anticipation of an exhilarating Labor Day weekend, here are six of the best James Brown moments from our chosen movies. James Brown: The Hardest Working Man in Show Business takes place August 29 - September 1 at the Film Society.
‘Canopy’ Director Aaron Wilson on Survival, the Jungle, and the Road to the Big Screen
By Brian Brooks
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August 28, 2014
Filmmaker Aaron Wilson shared some thoughts from Australia with FilmLinc about the making of Canopy and its journey to the big screen prior to this week's U.S. release. It opens for a one-week run at the Film Society Friday.
The Film Society to Tribute Lauren Bacall and Sneak ‘Eleanor Rigby’ in September
By Brian Brooks
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August 28, 2014
Join us for screenings of two of the late screen legend's most memorable movies and a sneak preview of an anticipated Cannes film with filmmaker Q&A.
Watch: John Waters Talks ‘Pecker,’ ‘Pink Flamingos’ & ‘Hairspray’ in Exclusive Videos
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August 28, 2014
In advance of the Film Society's complete John Waters retrospective, he shared some hilarious observations about three of his most memorable features: Pecker, Pink Flamingos, and Hairspray.
Watch: The Unforgiving World of Tsai Ming-liang’s ‘Stray Dogs’
By Alex Hunter
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August 28, 2014
The acclaimed film, which screened as part of the 51st New York Film Festival last fall, receives its first full-length trailer prior to its theatrical release at the Film Society on September 12.
NYFF Unveils Special Events, 30th Anniversary of ‘This Is Spinal Tap,’ and More
By Brian Brooks
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August 27, 2014
The 30th Anniversary Screening of This Is Spinal Tap, the selection of Film Comment Presents, Special Screenings, and more for the 52nd New York Film Festival were announced yesterday.
R.I.P. George Munroe (1922 – 2014)
By Brian Brooks
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August 26, 2014
George Barber Munroe, a prominent friend of the Film Society, former professional athlete, Rhodes scholar, lawyer, and CEO passed away August 19.
The Film Society Joins International Festivals in Support of the Beijing Independent Film Festival
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August 26, 2014
The Film Society's Kent Jones and Dennis Lim co-signed a growing list of international film festival staff in support of the Beijing Independent Film Festival, which was not allowed to open recently. The statement, co-signers, and background information are included here.
Immersive Storytelling Takes the Spotlight with the Return of NYFF Convergence
By Brian Brooks
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August 25, 2014
The Film Society of Lincoln Center unveiled complete details for the program, now in its third year, taking place September 27-28. Convergence is a mix of unique films, panels, and immersive experiences.
Shorts, Revivals, and Joseph L. Mankiewicz Retrospective Set for NYFF
By Brian Brooks
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August 22, 2014
Full details of a complete retrospective spotlighting two-time Oscar-winner Joseph L. Mankiewicz were revealed by the Film Society of Lincoln Center Friday, as well as additions to the Revivals section and the Short Film selections for the 52nd New York Film Festival.