Apichatpong Weerasethakul discusses VR, human suffering, and the long take in a new interview, plus previews of this year's New York African Film Festival and Film Forum's "The City: Real and Imagined" showcase.
Film & Documentary May 11, 2023 The Thai director discusses his dreamlike films in a conversation with Hyperallergic ahead of his career retrospective in New York City. | Dan Schindel Become a member today to help keep our reporting and criticism free and accessible to all. Become a Member SCREENINGS & FESTIVALS A festival opening this week at Film Forum highlights NYC-based, critically acclaimed films throughout the decades, from Scorsese to blaxploitation. | Maya Pontone The 30th edition includes over 50 screenings and artist talks, with many of the films making their United States debut. | Elaine Velie LATEST REVIEWS Little Richard: I Am Everything honors the a-lot-ness that made him a 20th-century pioneer, while acknowledging the bumps along the trail he blazed. | Eileen G'Sell Director Sam Green wants viewers to fully engage their ears in a sonic journey of 32 soundscapes. | Dan Schindel |