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Horror director John Carpenter discusses music, art, and more at New York Comic Con 2023

Photo by Johnny Knollwood

There is arguably no greater name synonymous with horror than director John Carpenter’s. On Friday, Oct. 13 (spooky!), the oft-proclaimed “master of horror” appeared to a jam-packed room…

The struggles of a father seen through a daughter: a review of “Aftersun” by Charlotte Wells

Sophie explaining that if she can see the sun then she knows Calum is with her, Image by A24

“Aftersun” is told from an 11-year-old’s perspective during a cheap getaway vacation in Turkey with her father. Written and directed by Charlotte Wells, the film focuses on the…

‘Beware of Dario Argento,’ a 20-film retrospective, debuts at Lincoln Center with Q&As from the legendary filmmaker

Dario Argento poses in the Fuhrman Gallery at the opening night of “Beware of Dario Argento,” a 20-film retrospective, on Friday. The legendary director participated in Q&A and intro sessions before and after select screenings throughout the weekend. Photo by Zhen Qin, courtesy of Film at Lincoln Center 2022

Argento, who directed cinematic classics like ‘Suspiria’ and ‘Deep Red’ appeared at select screenings throughout the weekend. Horror buffs and enthusiasts of mystery rejoice: “Beware of Dario Argento,”…

The pulse of being ‘Not Black Enough’

A minstrel is looking onto a screen of individuals dressed in monkey masks. This scene plays in the trailer for “Not Black Enough.” Photo courtesy of Jermaine Manigault/30 Productions

Avoiding tropes of race relations films, director Jermaine Manigault revives the conversation by reconsidering what it means to not be ‘Black enough’ in Black America. “Do all Black…

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…

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…