Film Forum Presents: The 25th New York International Children’s Film FestivalFebruary 27, 2023These two days are our national children’s film festival, premiering amazing kids and family friendly films which includes: SHORT FILMS ONE: Ages 5-10: Level up! Shorts in this program are for Tots graduates—and everyone else. TITINA: “More … Read More
Film Forum Presents: LA CIVILFebruary 27, 2023LA CIVIL unfolds with documentary-like precision as it details the human impact of drug cartels in Northern Mexico. Cielo (Arcelia Ramírez, in a galvanizing performance) learns her daughter Laura has been kidnapped when a baby-faced teenager orders … Read More
Film Forum Presents: JEANNE MOREAU, ACTRICEFebruary 27, 2023The two-week festival will be followed by JEANNE MOREAU, CINÉASTE, showcasing Moreau’s unseen work as a director, running from March 17 through March 23 (one week), including new restorations of LUMIÈRE (1976), THE ADOLESCENT (1979), and the documentary LILLIAN GISH (1983). Presented with support from … Read More
Film Forum Presents: KING KONGFebruary 27, 2023U.S., 1933 Directed and produced by Merian C. Cooper & Ernest B. Schoedsack Starring Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong Approx. 100 min. DCP. “Bring-‘em-back-alive” filmmaker Robert Armstrong, with scream queen (and Film Forum member) Fay Wray in tow, … Read More
Film Forum Presents: The 5,000 FINGERS OF DR. TFebruary 27, 2023U.S., 1953 Directed by Roy Rowland Screenplay by Dr. Seuss and Allan Scott Starring Peter Lind Hayes, Mary Healy, Hans Conried, Tommy Rettig Approx. 88 min. DCP. In Dr. Seuss’ wild Technicolor fantasy, a little boy is … Read More
Film Forum Presents: JEANNE MOREAU, CINÉASTEFebruary 27, 2023New restorations of Moreau’s rarely-seen work as a director, LUMIÈRE (1976), THE ADOLESCENT (1979), and the documentary LILLIAN GISH (1984). All three released by Kino Lorber/Carlotta Films US. Jeanne Moreau, Cinéaste follows a two-week retrospective of the iconic star’s greatest performances, JEANNE MOREAU, ACTRICE. This series … Read More
Film Forum Presents: Ken Loach’s SPIRIT OF ‘45February 27, 2023William Blake’s reference to “these dark Satanic Mills” ends with an exhortation to “build Jerusalem in England’s green & pleasant land.” Ken Loach features these words in his powerful, unabashedly pro-socialist documentary of England’s postwar transformation from … Read More
Film Forum Presents: SELENAFebruary 27, 2023Directed by Gregory Nava Starring Jennifer Lopez, Edward James Olmos, Jon Seda, Constance Marie, Jacob Vargas Approx. 127 min. DCP. “An inspiring account of a young woman whose talent, hard work, and basic decency make her a … Read More
Film Forum Presents: THE WINDFebruary 27, 2023U.S., 1928 Directed by Victor Sjöström Written by Frances Marion Based on the novel Dorothy Scarborough Approx. 95 min. 35mm. Shy Virginian Lillian Gish travels West, where she’s taunted by a jealous woman, wooed by an insentient … Read More
Film Forum Presents: NIGHT OF THE HUNTERFebruary 27, 2023Directed by Charles Laughton Starring Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, Approx. 92 min. “Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms,” sing both shotgun-toting child protector Lillian Gish and lurking psycho preacher Robert Mitchum, sporting a pocket switchblade … Read More
Film Forum Presents: NAM JUNE PAIK MOON IS THE OLDEST TVFebruary 27, 2023“A gargantuan tower of televisions… a majestic beast of an artwork — captivating, ingenious, exhilarating, and kind of hilarious”: Nam June Paik’s most celebrated sculptural piece, The More, the Better as described by Andrew Russeth (Artforum’s Best of 2022). … Read More
Film Forum Presents: Bob Fosse’s SWEET CHARITYFebruary 27, 2023U.S., 1969 Directed by Bob Fosse Starring Shirley MacLaine, John McMartin, Chita Rivera, Paula Kelly, Stubby Kaye, and Sammy Davis Jr. Approx. 160 min. Fosse’s Broadway smash — a musical version of Fellini’s NIGHTS OF CABIRIA — … Read More
Film Forum Presents: Mikko Niskanen’s EIGHT DEADLY SHOTSFebruary 27, 2023Finland, 1972 Directed by Mikko Niskanen Starring Mikko Niskanen, Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala, Paavo Pentikäinen, Tauno Paananen Part one: Approx. 154 min. Part two: Approx. 156 min. In a remote part of Finland, seemingly abandoned by the 1960s welfare … Read More
The Greene Space & The Gerda Lissner Foundation Presents: Academy of Vocal ArtsFebruary 27, 2023The Gerda Lissner Foundation presents the Academy of Vocal Arts, a leader in the training of the next generation of great opera singers. This concert of opera and song features GRAMMY Award-winner Latonia Moore, the Gerda Lissner Foundation prize … Read More
The Greene Space Present: Rob Lewis and Ash Rodriguez/ FREE ARTST MVMTFebruary 27, 2023As part of The Greene Space’s Wanderlust Wednesdays series, live music producers and curators Rob Lewis and Ash Rodriguez host FREE ARTST MVMT, a new live music platform featuring stripped-down performances and in-depth conversations by some of today’s breakout independent artists and undiscovered talent … Read More
The Greene Space Presents: Artist in Residence, The Civilians- Make me Feel (Mighty Real)February 27, 2023The Civilians is a theater company that creates ambitious and exuberant new theater that creatively interrogates our lived experience. To kick-off the residency, The Civilians present “Make me Feel (Mighty Real),” an evening of improvised scenes and music using AI-generated content … Read More
Greene Space Presents: The Woks of Life – Chinese Foodways and Authenticity with The Leung Family and Grace YoungFebruary 24, 2023This is the story of a family as told through food. Judy, the mom, speaks to traditional Chinese dishes and cultural backstory. Bill, the dad, worked in his family’s Chinese restaurants and will walk you through how … Read More
The Greene Space Presents: Queen of the Night with Thorgy ThorFebruary 24, 2023WQXR presents drag performance artist and violinist Thorgy Thor both in person and on live streams! Come enjoy an evening of laughter, music, and campy fun as we celebrate Women’s History Month by highlighting female identified musicians and … Read More
The Greene Space & The Gerda Lissner Foundation Presents: The Juilliard SchoolFebruary 24, 2023The Gerda Lissner Foundation presents The Juilliard School, the internationally renowned school of the performing arts. This concert features Juilliard students and soprano Hera Hyesang Park. *The event time is subject to change. Seating is on a first-come, first-served … Read More
The Greene Space Presents: Artist in Residence/The Civilians/ Liveness- A Performance Made From The WNYC ArchivesFebruary 24, 2023The Civilians is a theater company that creates ambitious and exuberant new theater that creatively interrogates our lived experience. For the second installment of their residency, The Civilians present “Liveness: A Performance Made From The WNYC Archives.” The evening features performers … Read More
The Greene Space Presents: Love at Last- A Celebration of the Earth and Its InhabitantsFebruary 24, 2023On the cusp of Earth Day, join WQXR in The Greene Space for an evening of music and thoughtful conversation. Pianist Lara Downes curates a lively discussion with writers and thinkers about how we protect our only home. With … Read More
FDNY Museum Presents: The Great New York Fire of 1776 ~ Private Exhibition Viewing and Panel DiscussionFebruary 24, 2023As part of its six-month exhibition, Colonial Firefighting & the American Revolution, the Museum will host a private viewing and special panel discussion on the great fire of 1776, how it started, how it was fought, and … Read More
FDNY Museum Presents: Golf OutingFebruary 24, 2023We are excited to invite you to support the Museum by participating in our 3rd Annual Golf Outing at the beautiful Muttontown Club in East Norwich, Long Island. The day promises to be memorable, with many activities … Read More
Ear Inn Presents: JASON GREEN TRIOFebruary 24, 2023Jason a steady part of the New York City music scene. He leads his own trio, JASON GREEN AND THE LABOR OF LOVE, who play regularly at many top venues and private events in Manhattan and the … Read More
