New from Lionsgate, King of Killers stars Frank Grillo (Captain America: Winter Soldier) and Stephen Dorff (Blade, True Detective) and will play in theaters and be available via VOD tomorrow, September 1st.
September Screenings at Japan Society
Japan Society is excited to announce that acclaimed artist Yoshitaka Amano will make a rare appearance on September 10 at a special screening of Angel’s Egg, an artistic and experimental anime created as a collaboration between Yoshitaka Amano and director Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell).
Movie Release: RADICAL WOLFE
Kino Lorber is pleased to present Richard Dewey's Radical Wolfe, the first documentary about iconic American writer and New Journalism pioneer Tom Wolfe, based on the Vanity Fair article by Michael Lewis and featuring readings by Jon Hamm.
SOHO Int’l Film Festival Unveils 2023 Lineup
The excitement is building as the SOHO International Film Festival (SIFFNYC) prepares to roll out its red carpet once again, announcing its highly anticipated opening on September 14th and running through the 21st. With over 110 films lined up, including a record-breaking number of premieres, this year's festival promises to be an extraordinary cinematic experience.
Film at Lincoln Center Announces CURRENTS for 61st NYFF
Film at Lincoln Center announces the lineup of the Currents section of the 61st New York Film Festival, taking place September 29–October 15 at Lincoln Center and in venues across the city. The Currents slate includes 11 feature programs and 36 short films, representing 23 countries, and complements the Main Slate, tracing a more complete picture of contemporary cinema with an emphasis on new and innovative forms and voices. The section presents a diverse offering of productions by filmmakers and artists working at the vanguard of the medium.
SAG-AFTRA on Strike
On this episode SAG-AFTRA Negotiating Committee Member Joseph Melendez talks about the origins and impact of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Melendez has been a working actor for more than 20 years appearing in film and television. His credits include: Ozar, NCIS, Law & Order, and The Blacklist. He first appeared on No Rest for the Weekend back in season two of the show.
Film at Lincoln Center Announces Revival Slate for 61st NYFF
Film at Lincoln Center announces Revivals for the 61st New York Film Festival (September 29–October 15). The Revivals section showcases significant works from renowned filmmakers that have been digitally remastered, restored, and preserved with the assistance of generous partners.
The Little Throwback That Could-THE BRAVE LOCOMOTIVE at HollyShorts Film Festival
In a world where CGI is overused so much that so-called “live action” films are essentially 90% cartoon (or more), it’s hard to believe there was a time where the style was new and innovative, blending in as a supplemental tool for animators, providing a grander sense of scale and movement within traditional hand-drawn fare. Films like The Great Mouse Detective, Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King used this technology to great effect, taking their fleshed-out characters and surrounding them with an almost otherworldly digital environment, allowing the audience to see the unfolding scene from an almost first-person perspective.
Highlights from Hollyshorts Film Festival
Ryan Polly’s I Bet You’re Wondering How I got Here is a stylishly funny take on the crime-action genre. Set after a successful bank heist, the four bank robbers meet up with the organizer of the heist only to find out that none of them are who they say they are.
Film at Lincoln Center Announces Spotlight for 61st NYFF
Film at Lincoln Center announces Spotlight for the 61st New York Film Festival (September 29–October 15). The NYFF61 Spotlight section complements the Main Slate with a selection of significant and surprising films, one-of-a-kind presentations including adventurous portraits of creative minds, one-night only events with live musical accompaniment, bold short films by acclaimed directors, and probing documentaries.
No Rest for the Weekend 