Art
Rediscover One of the First Artists Who Choreographed Dance for Film
A stunning exhibition of Sara Kathryn Arledge makes a strong case for her as an overlooked artist deserving reevaluation and rediscovery.
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Film
In Midnight Traveler, a Refugee Family Documents Their Journeys
For over two years, Hassan Fazili's family filmed each other as they journeyed through Europe, documenting each step of their search for a safe place.
Art
Unmissable Documentaries, Noirs, and More Movies You Can Stream Right Now
From a criminally overlooked noir to a nearly 13-hour epic, the internet has plenty to offer.
News
In March, a Much-Needed Streaming Service for Arthouse Films Will Launch
A viable, dedicated platform for independent and art films has been needed. Enter OVID, a recently announced partnership between Docuseek and six independent film distribution companies.
Interview
How the 1970s Marked a Turning Point for Women Directors in Hollywood
Following the feminist and civil rights movements, Hollywood gradually began employing women as movie directors, though they still faced institutionalized sexism.
Art
A YouTuber Illuminates the History of American Urban Development
In the series called Franklin we watch a city get built over time, beginning centuries back and then evolving in a way which mirrors the growth of many real American cities.
Film
Netflix and Hulu Release Contrasting Documentaries on the Fyre Festival Scandal
Hulu got out of the gate early, dropping Fyre Fraud as a surprise one week ahead of Netflix's planned release of Fyre. Watching the films, an interesting contrast emerges.
Art
Stream 15 Independent Chinese Documentaries Selected by Ai Weiwei
SFMOMA has partnered with Kanopy to stream the films screening at the museum.
News
A Highly Anticipated Los Angeles Museum of Film Promises Thought-Provoking Exhibitions
The soon-to-open Academy Museum of Motion Pictures commits to telling the full and diverse stories of film.
Art
A Delectable Collection of Illustrated Gastronomy Books
The Willan & Cherniavsky Gastronomy Collection — consisting of hundreds of historical books, drawings, and paintings all about food — will soon be available to the public at the Getty Research Institute.
Film
In Roma, Alfonso Cuarón Reimagines His Childhood Through the Eyes of His Maid
The acclaimed director's new black-and-white drama, Roma, is a moving chronicle of family strife and class struggles in 1970s Mexico City.
Art
Best of 2018: A Year in Film
Ten very different movies from this year grapple with a disjointed world.