TONIGHT: Sneak Preview Of “Ruby Sparks” At UWS FilmLinc; In-Person Discussion With Directors & Cast

Sorry for the short notice on this, but if you’re looking for something to do tonight, FilmLinc is hosting what looks to be an interesting event. They’re showing a sneak preview of Ruby Sparks, the “hotly anticipated second feature by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris—directors of 2006 Oscar-winner Little Miss Sunshine.” In addition to the screening, [...]

Ridley Scott Film Retrospective At UWS FilmLinc Starts Tonight

Great film series kicking off tonight at the Upper West Side’s Film Society Of Lincoln Center. They’re running a 10-day retrospective of films by three-time Oscar-nominee Ridley Scott, featuring an opportunity to see some his greatest hits on the big screen.

FilmLinc Featuring Raquel Welch Retrospective This Weekend; In-Person Q&A Sessions With Ms. Welch

The Film Society of Lincoln Center is featuring a retrospective of actress Raquel Welch’s film this weekend, aptly titled “Cinematic Goddess: The Films Of Raquel Welch.” Of note, Ms. Welch will be appearing in-person for Q&A sessions at several of the screenings, one of which will be moderated by talk-show host legend Dick Cavett.

Free & Cheap Upper West Side Events: 10/2/11

Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Sunday, October 2nd, 2011… 49th Annual New York Film Festival Film Society Of Lincoln Center (West 65th, between Amsterdam & Broadway) Various times and prices throughout the day “Unattainable Apartment” Open House 70 West 69th 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Open to the public 23rd Annual Upper [...]

New Film Society Complex Officially Opening On Friday

I had a chance to check out FilmLinc’s new Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center on Saturday night and am happy to report that it’s pretty damn nice and will be a welcome addition to the Upper West Side. The official opening is set for this Friday, with the release of Page One: Inside the New [...]

Elizabeth Taylor Film Series at FilmLinc This Weekend

The last post discussed FilmLinc’s future, but their current facility is alive and well. This weekend they’re hosting an Elizabeth Taylor film series entitled “Elizabeth: The Golden Age.” The series will look back at 10 of her most celebrated films. Tickets for all screenings are only $9 ($6 for students and seniors, $5 for members). [...]