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The article delves into the mystery behind the short film "Larceny" directed by Chris Nolan after all public information about the film vanished following its screening at the 1996 Cambridge Film Festival. It informs about Nolan's interest in the physical mechanics of cameras and lights and equipment when he was a college student, as well as his treatment of "Larceny" as an experiment with filmmaking techniques. It describes Nolan as a controlled artist given his approach to filmmaking.

The article focuses on revisiting Venice after 32 years, reflecting on the changes in both the city and oneself over time, highlighting the complexities and nostalgia of returning to a place laden with memories and transformations.

The article highlights Pride celebrations across New York City in June 2024, featuring events such as dance parties, film festivals, drag shows, and street fairs, with various venues hosting activities for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community and allies. Topics discussed include a diverse range of cultural, social, and family-oriented events, showcasing the city's vibrant LGBTQ community and its allies, along with initiatives promoting inclusivity and awareness.

The article focuses on the Ukrainian documentary "Intercepted," which chronicles the harsh realities of war by juxtaposing everyday life in Ukraine with audio from phone calls between Russian soldiers and their families, presenting unsettling images of Ukrainian children amidst the devastation.

The article focuses on Vera Drew's film "The People's Joker," which reframes Batman's nemesis as a trans coming-of-age story, and the subsequent legal issues with Warner Bros. Discovery over copyright concerns.

The article focuses on Duncan Cractree-Ireland, executive director and chief negotiator for the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), and his speeches and appearances at film festivals to reach out to the union's younger members. It informs about the upcoming negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on matters including the use of artificial intelligence and contracts of actors.

The article discusses the lineup of films at the annual Toronto International Film Festival in Canada in 2023, including "Green Border," directed by Agnieszka Holland, "Next Goal Wins," directed by Taika Waititi and "Quiz Lady," directed by Jessica Yu.

The article discusses the 2023 Telluride Film Festival in Colorado, featuring films such as "All of Us Strangers," "Poor Things," and "The Holdovers."

The article reports on the impact of the dual raging strikes in Hollywood on the 2023 Telluride Film Festival in Colorado. Cited are the cancellation of scheduled tributes for Annette Bening and Gael Garcia Bernal, the absence of star actors whose films are premiering at the event after they were forbidden by the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) union from promoting major studio projects, and stars who came to the event as spectators.

The article discusses how the strike held by members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) prevented them from participating in movie projects by major Hollywood studios and engaging in publicity efforts for films and television (TV) shows. Also cited is the comment of Hollywood marketer Terry Press on the potential effects of the strike.

The article discusses the 2023 Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, with featured films like the documentary "Occupied City," directed by Steve McQueen, "Jeanne du Barry," starring Johnny Depp, and "Killers of the Flower Moon," directed by Martin Scorsese.

The article focuses on the cancellation or postponement of Palestinian-themed events, including book readings, concerts, film festivals, and literary awards, due to security concerns and heightened sensitivity following the recent conflict involving Hamas attacks on Israel.

The article focuses on Tangerine Dream, the pioneering electronic music band founded by Edgar Froese in 1967, which is now touring the U.S. and Canada after Froese's death, with the current members continuing his musical legacy and drawing on his archived material to perform new music.

The article focuses on the notable presence of actors turned directors at the Toronto International Film Festival, where several actors made their directorial debuts amid ongoing strikes in the entertainment industry, highlighting the desire for more control and ownership over their work.

The article focuses on the potential impact of strikes by SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America on the fall film festivals, as the absence of stars on the red carpet could hinder the promotion and profile-raising of films, affecting their success in the upcoming awards season.

The article discusses that the film "The Mother and the Whore" by Jean Eustache will be screened at Lincoln Center in Manhattan, New York City, through July 13, 2023.

The article focuses on the Tribeca Festival, an annual event held in Lower Manhattan that showcases a diverse range of creative programming and It discusses the festival's history, its connection to storytelling, and its position as a prominent film festival in the U.S.

The article looks at 10 films to watch at the 2020 New York Film Festival with virtual and non-virtual presentations and drive-in showings in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. Films featured include "The Monopoly of Violence," directed by David Dufresne, "Nomadland," starring Frances McDormand and directed by Chloé Zhao, and "Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue," directed by Jia Zhangke.

The article discusses the 60th New York Film Festival through October 16, 2022, which features various films, such as the documentaries "All the Beauty and the Bloodshed," directed by Layra Poitra and Margaret Brown's "Descendant," and the feature film "Master Gardener," directed by Paul Schrader.

The article reviews New York Film Festival held at Lincoln Center in Manhattan, New York on October 16, 2022.

The article discusses that "The Tragedy of Macbeth," Joel Coen's solo directing debut, will play on opening night of the New York Film Festival, September 24, 2021, an adaptation of the novel 'Passing;' and body horror.

The article discusses the 2019 New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center, which featured films including "The Irishman," directed by Martin Scorcese, "Motherless Brooklyn," directed by Edward Norton and "Marriage Story," directed by Noah Baumbach.

Focuses on two movies set in Memphis, Tennessee which won the top two dramatic prizes at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Earnings and accolades earned by the movie "Hustle and Flow," directed by Craig Brewer; Theme of Brewer's film about the sordid personal lives of the city's political leaders; Subject tackled by the film "Forty Shades of Blue," which won the Grand Jury Award at the festival.

Focuses on the Portland International Film Festival on February 11 to 13, 2004 in Portland, Oregon. Schedule of activities; Admission fee.

Lists special events in New York City, compiled as of February 4, 2005. Dance concert by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers; The National Academy Museum's "The Review Panel"; New York International Sephardic Jewish Film Festival; Mardi Gras and Black History Events; Exhibitions at Brooklyn Public Library.

Presents a correct reprint of an article about the Sundance Film Festival.

Reports that the Netherlands' main film festival canceled a showing of a short documentary denouncing violence against Muslim women that was made by Theo van Gogh. Indication that Muslim militants are trying to impose their agenda and are undermining the constitutional right to free speech in the country; Death threats received by painter Rachid Ben Ali who featured satirical works critical of violence by Islamic militants.

Highlights the 2005 Sundance Free Stuff Film Festival in Utah. Aim of the festival; Celebrities who went to the festival; Movies that attracted the interest from distributors and enthusiasm from audiences.

focuses on the showing of "Festival Dailies," a series of informercials to enhance the mystique of the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Inclusion of party pictures of celebrities; Praises for all the films included in the festival.

Presents a correction to an article about rights negotiations for the film "Hustle and Flow" at the Sundance Film Festival.

Presents a correction to an article about John Sloss, a sales agent for independent films who has been active at the Sundance Film Festival.

Discusses a couple of news events in connection with the entertainment industry citing the presentation of three films by Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh in the 34th International Film Festival Rotterdam and the directorial debut of television actor Michael Imperioli in the play "Late Fragment," by Francine Volpe.

Comments on the television commercial for American Express directed by Martin Scorsese and featuring actor Robert de Niro. Description of the spot as a stirring elegy for New York City; De Niro's reference to the TriBeCa Film Festival, which American Express underwrote, in the commercial.

Reports that "Fateless," the film adaptation of the novel of the same title by Imre Kertesz, will have its premiere in early February 2005 at the 36th Budapest Film Festival in Hungary.

Reports on the scheduled showing of an updated version of the 1925 Sergei Eisenstein silent classic movie "Potemkin," at the Berlin International Film Festival in Germany.

Presents news and developments in theater and the arts in New York compiled as of December 2004. Extension of the production of "Frankenstein" by the SoHo Repertory Theater; Performance of Tony Award-winning singer and actress, Melba Moore at the 19th annual "Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."; Motion picture premiere at the 14th annual New York Jewish Film Festival.

Reports that film director Roland Emmerich will preside over the jury at the 55th Berlin Film Festival in Germany from February 10-15, 2005.

Announces that the annual Berlin Film Festival, scheduled in February 2004, will open with the world premiere of the French film director Regis Wargnier's "Man to Man," starring Kristin Scott Thomas and Joseph Fiennes. Wargnier's collaboration with Ghanan screenwriter William Boyd in writing the film about anthropologists in South Africa in the 1870s.