Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil LeClercq Written, Directed and Produced by Nancy Buirski From the opening moments of this film, which include grainy old footage of Tanaquil LeClercq and Jacques D’Amboise performing Jerome Robbins’ Afternoon of a Faun, it’s clear … Continue reading
Wim Wenders’ Pina in 3D BAM Rose Cinema Official Film Trailer Leonard Lopate Interviews Wim Wenders . Wim Wenders’ film Pina in 3D is a beautiful love letter to Pina Bausch from himself and her dancers. It’s one of the … Continue reading
There are people who profess to live a spiritual life and who will tell you in chapter and verse about everything that they do to live a spiritual life, and everything that you should do to live a spiritual life. … Continue reading
It’s said that there isn’t a single high rise building in the New York City skyline that wasn’t touched by the hand of a Mohawk. For generations, Mohawk ironworkers and high steel workers have taken on the very dangerous job … Continue reading
I’m so excited to learn about this documentary film, which is coming to the Brooklyn Film Festival in early June. I just ordered my ticket to see it. Based on what I saw in the trailer, Katja Essen’s Sky … Continue reading
I saw this bittersweet little film called Merde, by Meghan Samonte who used to dance for Ballet Manilla. So much said in so few words. Take a look.
I spent last weekend at the 2011 Native American Film + Video Festival at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in NYC. I’d planned on seeing one film on Friday evening, but I wound up returning on Saturday … Continue reading
Some cool things that have crossed my path recently: I saw this piece by artist and designer Dorothy Hafner at the Brooklyn Museum. (I apologize for the poor quality of the photo!) Take a look at the good photos of … Continue reading
