DOC NYC, America’s largest documentary festival, has announced the full line-up for its sixth edition. Running November 12-19, the festival includes 104 feature-length documentaries and over 200 films and events. It will be held at IFC Center in Greenwich Village, Chelsea’s SVA Theatre, and Bow Tie Chelsea Cinemas. More than 200 documentary filmmakers and special guests…
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There comes a point in every budding director’s career, usually a few movies in, where the circumstances align to allow for a breakthrough. The backing is there, the level of control is reasonable. The director is young and hungry and vibrant, wholly convinced that he or she has got something to prove. The script is…
“Success isn’t by accident and, if it is, it won’t be long lasting.” With his expert portrayal of Cato in 2012’s The Hunger Games, it’s hard to believe that Canadian-born actor Alexander Ludwig would experience anything but long-lasting success. Even as a young boy, the actor was eager for work. “I stole my mom’s phone,…
Last night, The Oscars gave us thrills and chills as newcomer Lupita Nyong'o was honored for her work in 12 Years a Slave, as Jared Leto and Matthew McConaughey both won for their work in Dallas Buyers Club and as the best in the business gathered to bask in the wonderful work that cinema has produced over the…
From scintillating stories of 1970s con artists to cruel tales of pre-Civil War slavery, the past year proved to be a wonderful year for film lovers. Ticket holders were treated to Martin Scorsese's corporate greed-driven The Wolf of Wall Street, David O. Russell's star-studded crime flick American Hustle, Steve McQueen's epic historical drama 12 Years a Slave, and many…
Giorgio Armani celebrated One Night Only New York at Superpier in Hudson River Park on October 24th, where he displayed the Eccentrico exhibition and runway show dedicated to Giorgio Armani Privé. Personalities from the worlds of fashion and entertainment, including Leonardo Di Caprio, Naomi Watts, Hilary Swank, Renee Zellwegger, Martin Scorsese and others joined Mr.…