The Dryden Theatre and galleries are still shuttered, but visitors to the mansion can view this 7-minute art film in the Multipurpose Hall.
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‘The Reason I Jump’ aims to evoke the experience of living with autism
Using the language of cinema, the powerful film attempts to portray the experiences of five autistic young people from around the globe.
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Film studios adopt new strategies to save their biggest releases
2020 caused a seismic shift in how films are distributed. Here’s what’s coming to theaters and streaming services in 2021.
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‘Wonder Woman 1984’ is hopeful and optimistic, but spins its wheels
We’re not going to turn down a Chris Pine ’80s makeover montage, but too much of Diana’s identity revolves around her romantic relationship.
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In his final role, Chadwick Boseman steals ‘Ma Rainey’s’ show
The contentious story highlights the contributions Black Americans have made to culture, and how little the country values them in return.
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‘Another Round’ tips the bottle to a tipping point
Danish filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg’s tale about male friendship, aging, and alcoholism is by turns funny, sad, and ultimately cathartic.
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‘Happiest Season’ is a sweet, gay twist on the holiday rom-com
‘Happiest Season’ is a vibrant, gay twist on a conventional narrative that makes it a welcome addition to the holiday rom-com cannon.
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Art and social justice series ‘Black House Narratives’ debuts Thursday
21st Century Arts presents an 11-day, robust program of screenings, visual art, performances, and discussions with activists and artists.
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Annalisa Barron mines Rochester’s photo history for ‘Place Projectors’
Painter, sculptor, and filmmaker Annalisa Barron has lived in Rochester for barely a year, but she’s already a force on the art scene.
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New York movie theaters can open, but that’s easier said than done
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced that movie theaters can reopen this week. But before people can fill the seats again, changes must be made.
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Calendar preview: Digging out
This week’s events excavate the past through film, theater, talks, an anti-racism conference, and an actual archaeological dig.
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Protest chronicler Martin Hawk is under pressure . . . and fire
Martin Hawk’s new project, “Pressure Gradient,” documents the fight for racial justice in Rochester after the death of Daniel Prude.
