What does it mean to curate art, and who’s doing it?
Linda Moroney
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Film preview: 2018 Rochester Jewish Film Festival
The 18th annual Rochester Jewish Film Festival shines a spotlight on Jewish culture and heritage with film screenings, live performances, visiting directors, and post-film discussions.
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Film preview: One Take Film Festival
After a successful first year, the team behind the One Take Film Festival has no intention of falling prey to the sophomore slump. They’ve added new venues and partnerships to turn the celebration of documentary filmmaking into four packed days of great movies, music, cocktails, and conversation. Held this Thursday through Sunday (April 19-22), the […]
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Bonus features: Meet the Cinema Theater’s new owners
Since first opening its doors in 1914, The Cinema Theater (957 South Clinton Avenue) has become one of the oldest continuously-operated motion picture theaters in the United States. With its distinctive pink art deco facade and cozy, welcoming atmosphere, the Cinema holds a beloved place in Rochester’s moviegoing landscape. That unique, welcoming atmosphere is one […]
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Cut and print
How the first year of the One Take Film Festival, a new Rochester festival celebrating the art of the documentary, came together Documentary films are hot right now. While nonfiction filmmaking has been around as long as cinema itself, it’s typically taken a backseat to narrative storytelling when it comes to audience popularity. For many, […]
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Green tint
The Greentopia Film Festival returns next week for another year of bringing advocacy through film to Rochester audiences. Held Tuesday, March 17, though Saturday, March 21, the festival will present 34 films from 20 countries around the world — including eight locally-produced films and several New York State and world premieres. Festival Director Linda Moroney […]
