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Feb 19

‘The Automat’ Was the Coin-Operated Restaurant of the People

The Automat was the coin-operated diner of the people.
By Rex Reed
As far as documentaries go, there’s actually room for corporations to be connected to wildlife—even those that don’t initially seem connected to nature.
Nov 25

Corporate Storytelling and Brand Docs: The New Power Couple

As far as documentaries go, there’s actually room for corporations to be connected to wildlife—even those that don’t initially seem connected to nature.
By John A. Tures
Nov 14

Beyond Abramović: New Documentary Introduces Artists Who Work With the Human Body

Marina Abramović has plenty of company. A new documentary examines why it's mostly women artists who have gravitated to this movement.
By David D'Arcy
Mar 18

The 15 Shows and Miniseries You Should Be Watching This Spring

By Mike Berlin
The bidding auction for Andy Warhol’sBrillo Box at Christie’s.
Jul 31

The Epic Journey of a $3M Warhol ‘Brillo Box’ Comes to HBO in New Documentary

By Alanna Martinez
A still from City of Ghosts.
Jul 7

‘City of Ghosts’ Is New, Haunting Documentary About Syria

By Thelma Adams
A newly rediscovered photo from the National Archives is believed to picture Amelia Earhart and be the first substantial proof that she survived crashing in the Pacific.
Jul 5

Long-Lost National Archives Photo Revives Amelia Earhart Mystery

By Alanna Martinez
David Lynch, I Burn Pinecone, 2009.
May 18

Want to Understand ‘Twin Peaks’? Look at David Lynch’s Paintings First

By Alanna Martinez
Filmmaker and artist Julian Schnabel.
May 4

Julian Schnabel on Julian Schnabel: ‘I Sort of Feel Like I’m a Broken Vase’

By David D'Arcy
Zac Posen
Apr 22

Zac Posen’s New Documentary Delves Into His Personal Life

By Mich Cardin
Chris Burden, Trans-Fixed, 1974.
Apr 19

Trailer for Chris Burden Film Finds Artist Shot, Shocked and Crucified All Over Again

By Alanna Martinez
Still from Cameraperson.
Jan 13

Inside ‘Cameraperson’

By Oliver Jones
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Dec 6

Is Live Performance the Future of Documentaries?

By Oliver Jones
Fisher Stevens at the premiere of his climate change doc, Before the Flood.
Oct 28

Fisher Stevens: Hustling for Planet Earth

By Oliver Jones
The B Side: Elsa Dorfman’s Portrait Photography, a documentary by Errol Morris.
Oct 1

A Duet of Dramatic Docs on Women Artists at NYFF: Tears, Cheers & Allen Ginsberg Nude

By Thelma Adams
Madonna as Breathless Mahoney in Dick Tracy.
Aug 29

‘Truth or Dare’ Turns 25, But of Course Madonna Is Timeless

By Abbey Bender
Filmmaker Ken Burns speaks onstage during the PBS Press tour 'Ken Burns's The Roosevelts: An Intimate History' panel on July 22, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California.
Aug 16

Chronically Overrated: The Ken Burns Effect

By Joel Sucher
Katie Couric went after Wayne LaPierre in her latest documentary.
May 18

Free at Last: Katie Couric “Liberated” from Confines of Network TV

By David Wallis
Sarah Meyohas, Speculation. (Photo: Where Gallery).
Jan 7

‘BitchCoin’ Artist Shows in Chelsea, NYPL Releases Image Trove, and More

By Alanna Martinez
Andrew Goldman
Jun 11

How to Get Fired in Style: Make a Documentary About Being Fired

By Michael Albo
A new documentary reveals who pays the price for fast fashion. (Photo: YouTube/The True Cost)
May 26

Horrifying Documentary Will Change the Way You Think About Shopping

By Jordyn Taylor
Mar 26

Yelp ‘Extremely Concerned’ About What Investigative Documentary Will Reveal

By Sage Lazzaro
White God. 2014. Hungary. Directed by Kornél Mundruczó. Image courtesy of Magnolia Pictures
Feb 25

44th Annual New Directors/New Films Festival 2015 Lineup Announced

By Michelle Honig
Maurizio Cattelan. (Courtesy Patrick McMullan)
Nov 4

You Can Now Watch the Trailer for ‘Maurizio Cattelan: The Movie’

By Nate Freeman
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