“Every fall, the New York Film Festival arrives to remind you of the pleasures of sitting in the dark with a community of movie nuts as new worlds and visions open your mind and blow it. This year’s edition—153 movies, two dozen talks, assorted free events—offers plenty of chances for mind-and-spirit expansion with new and old movies, short and long . . . the festival’s exceptionalism stems not just from Lincoln Center and the city itself but also from its longevity (this is the 57th edition) and ethos of selective programming. Curation is crucial, and is the main reason that while other fests appear overly eager to be part of the Oscar race, New York still seems to hover above the fray, even with its photo calls and red carpet.”
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