Category: News

June 05 2019

New York Celebrates WorldPride 2019

It was warm in Greenwich Village in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, when police launched a raid on the Stonewall Inn. The fact of the raid itself wasn’t unusual. Authorities often targeted bars that catered to gays and lesbians, drag queens, transgender people, vagrant youth, and others in the LGBTQ community. The response, however, was anything but normal. This time, the patrons fought back, in a confrontation that would become famous the world over as the Stonewall … Read More

April 03 2019

Cinematic History in the Making at the Tribeca Film Festival

Since perfecting the studio system of motion picture production in the early 20th-century, Hollywood has dominated the international film scene. Even today, if you want to immerse yourself in the world of blockbuster productions, L.A. is the place to be. If you’re interested in experiencing the full scope of what cinema can do, however—from indie films by emerging talent to experimental art-house production to documentaries, foreign film, and more—New York delivers the most cutting-edge work expanding the boundaries of what … Read More

September 10 2018

Redefining the Cinematic Arts at the 56th Annual New York Film Festival

One of the great cultural capitals of the world, New York City has long been at the forefront of artistic innovation, whether in music, literature, dance, or the visual arts. This month, the Big Apple will host one of 2108’s biggest arts events as thousands of cinephiles gather for the 56th annual New York Film Festival. From September 28 through October 14, hundreds of films representing both established and emerging talent will be screened at Lincoln Center. The anchors of … Read More