Movies

Peruvian Documentary ‘Runa Simi’ Brings Quechua Language Fight to New York

By NEW YORK TREND / August 31, 2026 /

A Peruvian documentary about one man’s mission to bring Disney’s “The Lion King” to Quechua audiences is coming to New York this week. “Runa Simi,” the feature directorial debut of Peruvian filmmaker Augusto Zegarra, begins a one-week theatrical engagement Thursday, Aug. 28, at DCTV Firehouse Cinema in Manhattan. The film runs through Sept. 3 and…

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James Gray’s ‘Paper Tiger’ to Open 64th New York Film Festival

By NEW YORK TREND / August 24, 2026 /

James Gray’s “Paper Tiger” has been selected as the Opening Night film for the 64th New York Film Festival, presented by Film at Lincoln Center in partnership with Rolex. The film will have its North American premiere at Alice Tully Hall on Friday, September 25, with Gray and members of the cast and crew expected…

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Angelo Badalamenti’s ‘Blue Velvet’ Score Returns to Vinyl for 40th Anniversary

By Ann Brown / August 24, 2026 /

Angelo Badalamenti’s iconic score for David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” is returning to vinyl as the film celebrates its 40th anniversary. Varèse Sarabande will release a special 40th anniversary edition of the soundtrack on September 4, with pre-orders now available. The reissue features the original 14-track album in a rainbow foil jacket, along with several limited-edition…

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MoMI and MUBI Take Audiences Inside the Slasher World With ‘Camp Miasma’ Exhibition

By NEW YORK TREND / August 24, 2026 /

Fans of horror and film history will get a closer look at the inspirations behind Jane Schoenbrun’s upcoming movie Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma when the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) and MUBI unveil a new exhibition in Astoria this summer. “Reframing the Slasher: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” opens…

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Nevis Takes Center Stage as Lifetime Launches Its First Microdrama

By Ann Brown / August 19, 2026 / Comments Off on Nevis Takes Center Stage as Lifetime Launches Its First Microdrama

A small Caribbean island with no cruise ports, no high-rise developments and a total land area of just 36 square miles is taking on a surprisingly big role in the future of television. Nevis is the setting for Tides of Temptation, Lifetime’s first-ever microdrama and the flagship title for Microhouse Films, A+E Global Media’s new…

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New Biopic ‘Thru the Eyes of the Hustler’s Daughter’ Tackles Trauma and Mental Health

By NEW YORK TREND / August 17, 2026 / Comments Off on New Biopic ‘Thru the Eyes of the Hustler’s Daughter’ Tackles Trauma and Mental Health

A new film based on the life of Baltimore rapper Tashera “T” Savage is taking a different approach to the familiar story of growing up around the drug trade, focusing less on street life and more on the lasting psychological impact of childhood trauma. Thru the Eyes of the Hustler’s Daughter follows Savage’s journey from…

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HBO Unveils ‘JAŸ-Z IN 8,’ An 8-Part Documentary Series Exploring the Music, Mind, and Legacy of Hip-Hop’s Icon

By Ann Brown / August 7, 2026 / Comments Off on HBO Unveils ‘JAŸ-Z IN 8,’ An 8-Part Documentary Series Exploring the Music, Mind, and Legacy of Hip-Hop’s Icon

Hip-hop icon JAŸ-Z is opening the door to one of the most personal conversations of his career in a new HBO original documentary series arriving this fall. HBO has released the first teaser for JAŸ-Z IN 8, an eight-part documentary directed by legendary producer Rick Rubin. The intimate series features extended conversations between Rubin and…

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Paramount+ Movie Nights Return to Bryant Park With Free Outdoor Screenings All Summer Long

By Ann Brown / August 6, 2026 / Comments Off on Paramount+ Movie Nights Return to Bryant Park With Free Outdoor Screenings All Summer Long

Summer in New York City just got even more entertaining. Paramount+ Movie Nights at Bryant Park are returning for the 2026 season, bringing a lineup of beloved films to one of Manhattan’s most iconic green spaces for 10 consecutive Monday evenings. The free outdoor movie series runs through Sept. 14, transforming Bryant Park into an…

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‘Pomegranate’ Brings Iraqi American Stories to the Big Screen Through Humor, Heart and Cultural Reflection

By NEW YORK TREND / August 3, 2026 / Comments Off on ‘Pomegranate’ Brings Iraqi American Stories to the Big Screen Through Humor, Heart and Cultural Reflection

A groundbreaking independent film is bringing rarely seen Iraqi American experiences to audiences around the world. Pomegranate, an award-winning feature from filmmaker and author Weam Namou, explores the complexities of identity, faith, immigration and political division through the lens of two neighboring Iraqi communities in suburban Detroit. Written, directed and led by an Iraqi American…

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American Cinema Editors Sets Date for 77th Annual ACE Eddie Awards

By NEW YORK TREND / July 9, 2026 / Comments Off on American Cinema Editors Sets Date for 77th Annual ACE Eddie Awards

The American Cinema Editors (ACE) has announced the timeline for the 77th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, with the ceremony scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, at UCLA’s historic Royce Hall in Los Angeles. The annual awards recognize excellence in film and television editing, honoring the professionals whose work shapes stories across feature films, documentaries, television,…

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