Ira Sachs returns with Peter Hujar’s Day, a mesmerizing 76-minute chamber piece that transforms a rediscovered 1974 transcript into an intimate portrait of friendship, artistry, and 1970s New York bohemia. The film reunites Sachs with Ben Whishaw, star of his […]

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Following their collaboration on the explosive romantic drama Passages, director Ira Sachs and star Ben Whishaw reunite for an intimate, verité-like portrait of a famed 20th-century photographer. Peter Hujar’s Day stars Whishaw and Rebecca Hall as NYC-based photographer Peter Hujar […]

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It’s that time of year again. After previously announcing its Opening Night (After the Hunt), Centerpiece (Father Mother Sister Brother), and Closing Night (Is This Thing On?) films, the New York Film Festival has unveiled its full Main Slate lineup […]

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The hottest film festival of the year is shaping up! The lineup for next month’s Sundance Film Festival has been unveiled, featuring 87 feature films and six episodic projects. It will take place January 23–February 2, 2025, in person in […]

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The blue carpet rolled out on Saturday and many of the year’s best independent films were recognized at the 39th Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Barbara, California. A24’s Past Lives took home Best Feature just moments after its writer-director Celine […]

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2023 has been the year everything got back to normal. Hahahha….oh man, had you there! As many people paying the slightest bit of attention know, “things” may never be “back to normal” again. But, let’s steer away from the big […]

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The 39th Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations have just been announced, crowning this year’s achievements in independent film. The ceremony will be held in a few months on February 24, 2024, in its usual tent in Santa Monica. The various […]

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Awards season has now officially kicked off! The Gotham Awards have announced the nominations for their 2023 ceremony. The nominees were listed by Jeffrey Sharp, the executive director of the Gotham Film and Media Institute, as well as deputy director […]

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Ira Sachs was born in Memphis Tennessee and is based in New York City. The 57 year old has been making films since 1997 with his Sundance hit The Delta. Since then, Ira has been a staple in the international film festival […]

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Ira Sachs is a master at telling stories of authentic, yet complicated love. His newest film, Passages, centers on a love triangle that blurs the line between love and art. Franz Rogowski (Transit) stars as Tomas, an egotistic German filmmaker […]

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