Tag: Film

Is the latest three-hour Batman movie worth a watch?

Batman and Catwoman look over the city of Gotham side by side in the midst of uncovering rings of corruption and pursuing vengeance. After the release of the newest Batman film, The New School Free Press reviews the movie’s highlights, acting performances and more. Illustration by Maxine Ibanez

The latest addition to the DC universe is one of the most hyped films of the year. “The Batman” features a stacked cast of famous faces such as…

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Michelle Materre, fearless leader for women in independent film and New School professor, has died

Michelle Materre, associate professor of Media Studies and Film at The New School, died of cancer on Friday. Throughout her career, she dedicated herself to opening doors in the filmmaking industry to women and people of color. Image courtesy The New School

Michelle Materre, a New School professor whose accomplishments span over thirty years in media and film, died of cancer at White Plains Hospital on March 11, according to…

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The revival of the Village East 35mm series

Illustration by Sydney Lee. The Village East on 2nd Ave. is bringing back their 35mm series since the pandemic. These films include classics such Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Wizard of Oz, and Enter the Dragon.

Movie lovers rejoice — the Village East by Angelika has resumed their 35mm series. In 2018, the Village East by Angelika introduced the series where film-lovers could watch…

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