In the Golden Age of American Independent Cinema of the 1990’s, ambitious young filmmakers prized certain values over all. Individuality marked by subcultural nostalgia, cross country journeys through the mysteries…
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A DOUBLE BILL FOR LOVERS: TRUE ROMANCE and WILD AT HEART
JESUS FRANCO: PSYCHEDELIC MASTER OF THE HORROR UNDERGROUND
Spanish auteur Jess Franco, born Jesús Franco of Cuban-Mexican descent, was one of the horror genres most controversial and prolific directors, completing 160 feature films throughout his career. His stylistic…
Ricki Lake Celebrates 30th Hairspray Anniversary at The Roxy Cinema
Much has changed for John Waters since he initially came on the scene. The string of cheap, proudly lowbrow independent features that he directed over the course of the 70’s…
ThrillHer: In Conversation with Bette Gordon
“All I did was look out the window wondering where life is…” Bette Gordon says, reflecting on her childhood. “Because it’s not in the suburbs.” Having grown…
Paul Schrader Enlightens Roxy Cinema Audience on His New Film ‘First Reformed’
Paul Schrader Gave a Filmmaking Masterclass to the Audience of ‘First Reformed’ The night Paul Schrader gave a Q+A at the Roxy, the cinema felt like all the air had…