David Lynch Curates a Weekend Festival with His Signature “Ring of Truth”Twin Peaks acolytes, transcendental-meditation enthusiasts, and longtime Lynch collaborators alike convened in Brooklyn this weekend for the third annual Festival of Disruption. Jan 16 25January 16, 2025Article at Vanity Fair (online)
Lights, Camera, Action: Film Forum, the Elder Statesman of New York Cinema, ReopensAfter nearly five decades, a few of the theater’s most notable patrons—from Ethan Hawke to Natasha Lyonne—and longtime staffers reflect on its inimitable staying power, and their efforts to see it stand another 50 years. Jul 31 18July 31, 2018Article at Vanity Fair (online)
How Legendary Grease Choreographer Patricia Birch Captured Lightning in a BottleAt Thursday night’s 40th-anniversary screening in New York City, Birch looked back on a record-breaking box-office success. Jul 20 18July 20, 2018Article at Vanity Fair (online)
David Lynch Curates a Weekend Festival with His Signature “Ring of Truth”Twin Peaks acolytes, transcendental-meditation enthusiasts, and longtime Lynch collaborators alike convened in Brooklyn this weekend for the third annual Festival of Disruption. May 21 18May 21, 2018Article at Vanity Fair (online)
Olivier Assayas on Cold Water, His Breakout Film, Restored at LastAfter 24 years and as many misfortunes, the French auteur’s long-lost coming-of-age tale will finally screen for American audiences. Apr 23 18April 23, 2018Article at Vanity Fair (online)
How The Virgin Suicides Brought Sofia Coppola and Kirsten Dunst Together“I wanted to make something beautiful and poetic for girls, because I didn’t see that,” the director explained of her debut, which is joining the Criterion Collection. Apr 20 18April 20, 2018Article at Vanity Fair (online)
Gilda Radner Loved Comedy, and Comedy Loves Her Right BackComedians saw Radner on Saturday Night Live “and said, ‘I want to do that. And it’s possible because I see her doing that,’” an emotional Tina Fey told a sold-out audience ahead of the Love, Gilda documentary premiere. Apr 19 18April 19, 2018Article at Vanity Fair (online)
Wes Anderson Celebrates His Mutual Love for Kurosawa and CaninesThe auteur and his collaborator Jason Schwartzman on celebrating Japanese cinema in Anderson’s second animated offering, Isle of Dogs. Mar 22 18March 22, 2018Article at Vanity Fair (online)
How Dakota Fanning’s First Apartment Inspired Her Directorial DebutThe actress joined forces with Miu Miu—and friend Liz Hannah, of The Post fame—to create the 15th short for its Women’s Tales series Feb 19 18February 19, 2018Article at Vanity Fair (online)
There’s Nowhere to Hide in Sally Potter’s Dark, Vital The PartyPotter opens up about her pitch-black new comedy; plus, watch Kristin Scott Thomas greet her first guests—a razor-sharp Patricia Clarkson and her estranged partner, played by Bruno Ganz—in an exclusive clip. Feb 14 18February 14, 2018Article at Vanity Fair (online)
Laura Dern on Leading the Resistance, On-Screen and OffThe veteran actor reflects on her Star Wars character, a very modern sort of female leader—and how she is making similar strides closer to home. Dec 15 17December 15, 2017Article at Vanity Fair (online)
Joan Didion (and Her Sunglasses) Take New York Film Festival by StormAmong devoted friends and fans, the literary icon watched her storied life play out on screen in the documentary The Center Will Not Hold. Oct 12 17October 12, 2017Article at Vanity Fair (online)
Lady Bird Continues Its Standing-Ovation Streak at the New York Film FestivalGreta Gerwig’s semi-autobiographical tale brought the audience to laughter, tears, and their feet. Oct 09 17October 09, 2017Article at Vanity Fair (online)
Woodshock: The Rodarte Duo’s Kirsten Dunst Fantasy Has Its New York DebutKate and Laura Mulleavy celebrated their first film, alongside star Kirsten Dunst, at a New York City screening and after-party Thursday night. Sep 15 17September 15, 2017Article at Vanity Fair (online)
Frederick Wiseman on his Latest Film, Ex Libris, and His 50-Plus-Year CareerFrederick Wiseman, who received an honorary Oscar in 2016, will debut his 43rd film in 50 years at Film Forum on September 13. Sep 11 17September 11, 2017Article at Vanity Fair (online)
Sofia Coppola on the Dream Project She Didn't See ComingThe famously stylish director explains how she came up with The Beguiled, her darkest—and most slyly funny—film yet. Jun 21 17June 21, 2017Article at Vanity Fair (online)