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Weekend Cinema Guide: Fassbinder Restorations, Yi Yi, and Verité Classics in NYC
This weekend in New York, cinephiles can catch a restored Fassbinder series at MoMA, Edward Yang's Yi Yi at Metrograph, and verité classics at Film Forum. The guide highlights repertory screenings across five venues, many on 35mm, offering rare big-screen experiences.
2026-09-23
2026-09-23
NYFF 2017 Main Slate: 25 Films, Global Voices, and a Historic Female Director Count
The New York Film Festival unveiled its 25-film Main Slate for 2017, featuring a diverse array of international cinema, including eight films directed by women. Highlights include Luca Guadagnino's 'Call Me by Your Name' and Greta Gerwig's directorial debut 'Lady Bird,' alongside festival favorites from Cannes, Berlin, and Sundance.
2026-09-23
2026-09-23
New York Repertory Screenings: Queer Classics, Spielberg, and Simian Cinema
This weekend, New York City's repertory theaters offer a diverse lineup, from queer cinema classics at Quad Cinema to Todd Haynes' 'Safe' at Metrograph. Spielberg's 'A.I.' and 'E.T.' screen at MoMI, while Anthology Film Archives presents a primate-focused series. Father's Day brings concert films and a Yankees classic to the schedule.
2026-09-23
2026-09-23
Cuarón’s Next Film Delayed to 2018, First Set Footage Released
Alfonso Cuarón’s upcoming drama 'Roma' has been pushed to a 2018 release, though fans now get a first look at the set. The black-and-white film follows a year in a Mexico City family’s life in the 1970s, with cinematography by Galo Olivares.
2026-09-23
2026-09-23
James Gray's Epic Adventure Gets Deep Dive on Film Stage Podcast
In the latest episode of The Film Stage Show, hosts and guests dissect James Gray's historical adventure 'The Lost City of Z.' The conversation spans initial impressions and a separate spoiler-filled segment, offering a thorough analysis for both newcomers and those who've seen the film.
2026-09-23
2026-09-23
Six Top Cinematographers Dissect Their Latest Films in Hour-Long Panel
In a one-hour roundtable, six acclaimed cinematographers—including Bradford Young, John Toll, and Linus Sandgren—discuss the technical and artistic choices behind their recent films. The conversation, hosted by The Hollywood Reporter, offers an in-depth look at the craft of visual storytelling.
2026-09-23
2026-09-23
Ferrell and Reilly Reunite as Sherlock and Watson; Knightley Takes on Two Period Roles
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly will star in the comedy 'Holmes & Watson,' while Keira Knightley is set for roles in 'The Aftermath' and Disney's 'The Nutcracker.' Disney is also developing a live-action 'Little Mermaid' with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken.
2026-09-23
2026-09-23
Sneaker Obsession Turns Perilous in New Film 'Kicks' Trailer
Justin Tipping's directorial debut 'Kicks' follows a teen's risky quest to recover stolen sneakers, blending coming-of-age drama with social commentary. The film, which won Best Cinematography at Tribeca, opens September 9.
2026-09-23
2026-09-23
Bardem in Talks for Farhadi Thriller; Sayles Revives Django; Švankmajer Crowdfunds Swan Song
Javier Bardem is in negotiations to join his wife Penélope Cruz in Asghar Farhadi's upcoming psychological thriller set in rural Spain. Meanwhile, John Sayles is set to direct a sequel to the Spaghetti Western 'Django,' and Jan Švankmajer has launched a crowdfunding campaign for what he says will be his final film, 'Insects.'
2026-09-23
2026-09-23
Berlinale Premiere: First Footage and Stills from Terence Davies’ Dickinson Drama
Terence Davies’ Emily Dickinson biopic 'A Quiet Passion' is set to premiere at the Berlinale, with a new clip and stills featuring Cynthia Nixon as the reclusive poet. The film explores Dickinson’s life in Amherst, her withdrawal from society, and her struggle for recognition in a male-dominated world.
2026-09-23
2026-09-23
Ganymede's Hidden Ocean: Jupiter's Giant Moon Holds More Water Than Earth
Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, holds a subsurface ocean with more water than Earth. Recent observations of its auroras revealed the ocean's presence, and the upcoming JUICE mission aims to explore this icy world further.
2026-09-23
2026-09-23
City Sparrows Adopt Richer Melodies as Lockdown Quiets San Francisco
New research shows white-crowned sparrows in San Francisco shifted to more complex songs during pandemic lockdowns, as reduced traffic noise allowed their calls to carry farther. The findings, published in Science, highlight how sudden environmental changes can alter animal behavior.
2026-09-23
2026-09-23
Brain's Memory Storage May Be Tenfold Greater Than Prior Estimates
New measurements from Salk Institute researchers suggest the human brain's memory storage could be around a petabyte, ten times larger than earlier estimates. The findings, based on detailed 3D reconstructions of rat hippocampus tissue, reveal that synaptic sizes vary in much finer increments than previously recognized, offering insights into the brain's energy-efficient design.
2026-09-23
2026-09-23
Lab-Grown Vocal Cord Tissue Vibrates and Generates Sound in Breakthrough Study
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have grown functional vocal cord tissue in the lab, which vibrates and produces sound. This tissue engineering advance could one day restore voices for patients with untreatable voice disorders, though more testing is needed before clinical trials.
2026-09-23
2026-09-23
Researchers Identify Novel Stem Cell That May Advance Organ Generation
A team of scientists has identified a new class of pluripotent stem cells that could overcome longstanding hurdles in growing human organs for transplantation. The discovery, made during experiments with mouse embryos, may open new avenues for regenerative medicine and xenotransplantation.
2026-09-23
2026-09-23
NASA's Solar Sail Test Faces Setback as Spacecraft Tumbles
NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) is tumbling in orbit after a slight bend was detected in one of its booms. Despite the setback, the agency says the mission continues to provide valuable data for future solar sail technology.
2026-09-23
2026-09-23
Lebanon's Power Network Fails Completely as Fuel Reserves Run Dry
Lebanon's national electricity grid shut down entirely after the Deir Ammar and Zahrani power plants exhausted their diesel fuel, leaving the country without any state-provided power. The government is seeking emergency fuel from the army and awaiting an oil shipment from Iraq, while the nation grapples with a severe economic depression.
2026-09-23
2026-09-23
Gravity-Based Energy Storage Startup Secures $100M for Global Expansion
Energy Vault, a Switzerland- and California-based startup, has raised $100 million in series C funding to deploy its gravity-based energy storage system, which lifts and drops 35-metric-ton bricks to store and release power. The company plans to expand its EVx platform across the US, Middle East, Europe, and Australia, targeting both short- and long-duration storage needs.
2026-09-23
2026-09-23
A Solar-System-Scale Tugboat Could Shift Earth Out of Harm's Way
An astrophysicist has designed a stellar engine that could move the entire solar system to safety. The device, called the Caplan Thruster, would use a Dyson sphere to collect solar mass and fusion to generate thrust. It could shift the Sun at 50 light-years per million years, offering a long-term escape from cosmic threats.
2026-09-23
2026-09-23
Rolls-Royce Targets Wales and Northern England for Compact Nuclear Plants
Rolls-Royce is advancing plans to deploy small modular reactors at two UK sites, promising faster construction and a smaller footprint than traditional plants. The UK government has backed the program since 2019, aligning with Prime Minister Boris Johnson's push for a nuclear renaissance. The reactors would generate 440 megawatts each, enough to power hundreds of thousands of homes.
2026-09-23
2026-09-23
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