On September 24th, the 48th Annual New York Film Festival comes into town, courtesy of The Film Society of Lincoln Center, showcasing romance, horror, and political films from all around the world. So grab your popcorn, sneak in some Twinkies and bottled water, and keep your eyes peeled for these five flicks:
Friday, September 24th – “The Social Network”
The NYFF kicks off with the world premiere of a film you’ve surely heard about: “The Social Network,” or as some might call it, “The Facebook Movie.” Directed by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin, recounts the early rise of Facebook, developed by undergrad entrepreneurs in their dorm rooms, who ended up suing each other for millions of dollars. Allegedly, the movie is far more fiction than fact, so take it with a grain of salt and some butter. With Justin Timberlake making an appearance, we are reminded that this is more “Hollywood” than “Harvard.”
Saturday, September 25th – “Masashiro Shinoda”
Dubbed “one of the architects of Japanese New wave,” Shinoda aimed his films at the rising “youth market” of Japan, which grew tired of conventional cinema. Shinoda’s tackling of political issues, crime, corruption, and the usage of Japanese rock soundtracks quickly started a countercultural movement in the land of the rising sun, akin to the hippie movement in America.
This Saturday, check out Shinoda’s “Pale Flower,” the tale of a gangster straight out of jail who runs into his old yakuza gang, now allied with his rivals. With nowhere to turn, he is drawn to the gorgeous gambler Mariko Kaga, shortly before deciding to commit murder for her mad whims.
As a bonus, type in SHINODA as the discount code, or mention “Shinoda” at the box office to get $9 tickets!
Monday, September 27th – “The Robber”
“The Robber” follows the true-life story of a champion marathoner turned bank robber in 1980’s Austria. The protagonist, Johann, who runs by day and robs by night, is driven by endorphin rushes and the need to stay in constant motion. A lot of caffeine-addicted New Yorkers could probably relate (at least by the constant motion part).
Thursday, October 7th – “We Are What We Are”
“We Are What We Are” is the story of a family that slays together and stays together, for they are what they eat. The sudden death of a fatherly patriarch leaves an impoverished family completely destitute, and, with no other ways to feed themselves, they quickly become a clan of cannibals in present-day Mexico City. Together, a widow and her three teenage children begin to hunt and gather fresh human meat in increasingly desperate circumstances, calling their hunts, “rituals” in this horror/political commentary.
Saturday, October 9th – “Dracula”
Catch the 1931 version of “Dracula” – en Español! Filmed on the same sets as Bela Lugosi’s version of “Dracula,” this version is freshly accompanied by a live solo guitar performance by Grammy-nominated songwriter Gary Lucas. Wear your cape and false fangs if you really want to get your goth on.
by Esther Zinn
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