Movies: Phillip Lopate

Pauline Kael (1919–2001) was undoubtedly one of the greatest names in film criticism. A Californian native, she wrote her first review in 1953 and joined ‘The New Yorker’ in 1968. Praised for her highly opinionated and feisty writing style and critic...

A captivating history of the nation's oldest performing arts center - which largely mirrors the evolution of experimental and progressive performing arts in 20th century America - BAM150 chronicles the vibrant past, present and future of the Brooklyn...

Lady by the Sea: The Statue of Liberty (2004) explores the enduring symbolism of America’s most iconic monument. Directed by Kent Jones and Martin Scorsese, the documentary reflects on the Statue of Liberty’s evolving meaning throughout the twentieth...