Film
Psychosexual Cinema Club: Psycho
Work Heights - Electric 650 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesJoin CUNY Professor Geoff Klock for a look at absurdly famous movies where fantasy, dreams, sexuality, identity and performance bleed in eerie ways. This week's film is "Psycho" from 1960: Hitchcock is the real slasher, cutting open narrative and audience.
Television City: A History of Filming on the Upper West Side
Landmark West! 45 W. 67th St., New York, NY, United StatesIn May 2019, 63rd Street and Broadway was officially christened “Sesame Street,” honoring not only the 50th anniversary of the beloved show but also the rich history of television production on the Upper West Side. You know that a myriad of iconic shows have been set in the neighborhood (hi, Seinfeld!) But did you know […]
Birthday Tribute Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am Screening and Talkback
The Center for Fiction 15 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesSince her passing on August 5, 2019, Toni Morrison’s novels, essays, and interviews comfort and continually remind us of her genius. She is one of the most profound writers and thinkers who’s ever lived. We invite you to gather together on her birthday to honor her awesome legacy. We will screen the award-winning documentary Toni Morrison: The […]
Storytelling and West African Cinema
The Met Fifth Avenue - The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium 1000 5th Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesA panel of established women filmmakers from the Sahel discuss the power of films to capture the essence of the region and its narrative tradition. Note: Space is limited; advance registration required. Mahen Bonetti, Founder, African Film Festival Yaëlle Biro, Associate Curator, Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, The Met Rahmatou Keïta, filmmaker Fanta Régina […]
Museum of Interesting Things: Quack Medicine Secret Speakeasy
The Museum of Interesting Things - Loft in SoHo 177 Prince St, New York, NY, United StatesThe Museum of Interesting Things takes over a Soho Loft for a special History of Quack Medical themed party for the Museum. 16mm short Movie Fest Medical Antiques Demos & A Party! Films, antiques, music, snacks & beautiful visuals!