Film Series this Weekend: 75 Years of 20th Century Fox

It’s time for another great film series through the Film Society of Lincoln Center.  20th Century Fox is celebrating its 75th year casting its iconic searchlights on movie audiences throughout the world, and the Film Society plans to celebrate this historic anniversary with a weekend of screenings and special appearances, including newly restored prints, 70mm [...]

Central Park Photos of the Day

Above, summer in Central Park continued last weekend with many relaxing, enjoying the weather, and having some fun.  A bucket of soapy water leads to some big beautiful bubbles near Bethesda Fountain (mid-park, near 72nd) last weekend.  Thanks to @isardasorensen for the photo.
Click through for another way New Yorkers enjoyed the summer in Central Park [...]

Central Park Film Festival Continues Nightly through Saturday

Although rain has dampened the first half of this year’s Central Park Conservancy Film Festival, weather for the remainder of the week is looking up, so take an evening and head to the lawn north of Sheep Meadow (mid-park near 69th) and catch a classic New York City flick.  Tonight, the festival continues with the [...]

This Week: Central Park Film Festival

The 2010 Central Park Conservancy Film Festival takes place this week, screening a series of fantastic movies for free under the stars in the park.  The festival, taking place from Tuesday to Saturday, brings New York’s iconic skyline, buildings, and neighborhoods to center stage with this year’s theme, “Iconic New York.”  Enjoy classics like Saturday [...]

Lineup Announced for the 48th Annual New York Film Festival

The Film Society of Lincoln Center will be putting on the 48th Annual New York Film Festival on September 24th through October 10th, highlighting the best in world cinema and featuring top films from celebrated filmmakers as well as fresh new talent.  This year’s lineup was just announced, and film buffs will be excited to [...]

The Film Society of Lincoln Center Honors John Hughes

Starting September 19th, the Film Society of Lincoln Center marks the anniversary of an untimely death by celebrating the work of screenwriter/director John Hughes.  Screenings of some of Hughes’ most memorable films on the first day will be followed by a very special film event on the second day.  Come to the Walter Reade Theater [...]

Hitchcock Classics in Hi-Def at Symphony Space

Symphony Space (Broadway at 95th) is holding a film festival on weekends through September 5th sure to give you the heebie-jeebies.  “Hi-Def Hitch” is a screening of seven classic Alfred Hitchcock films in high-definition for the first time ever.  Each Saturday and Sunday, choose from alternating screenings of Torn Curtain, Vertigo, The Birds, Rear Window, [...]

2010 Central Park Conservancy Film Festival Announced

The Central Park Conservancy has announced a new location, along with a great lineup of movies, for this year’s Central Park Conservancy Film Festival.  The festival, taking place from Tuesday, August 24th to Saturday, August 28th this year, brings free movies to the heart of Manhattan, and this year, New York’s iconic skyline, buildings, and [...]

UWS Oscar Events

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards will be held this Sunday, but just because you aren’t enjoying the festivities at the Kodak Theatre in LA doesn’t mean you are stuck watching the Oscars in your onesie on the sofa… the Upper West Side has some cool Oscar-related events this weekend to celebrate critically acclaimed films.  First, [...]

This Friday: Andy Warhol Films Screened for Unsound Festival

Come to the Walter Reade Theater (65th between Broadway and Amsterdam) this Friday for a unique film event.  The Film Society of Lincoln Center is bringing pioneers of contemporary electronic music, Detroit techno icon Carl Craig and storied German duo nsi., to perform live soundtracks on modular synthesizers and analog gear.  The music will be [...]