Melena Ryzik
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‘Bottoms’ and the Tricky Tone of a Horror-Indie-Drama-Action-Teen-Sex Comedy
The director Emma Seligman took a big leap from her buzzy feature debut, “Shiva Baby.” But this is the film she wanted to make all...
Justin Simien on Releasing ‘Haunted Mansion’ in the Midst of a Strike
The director found himself alone on the promotional tour because his stars couldn’t take part. Still, as a writer, he’s made connections on the picket...
Secret No More: Louis Armstrong Center Amplifies Satchmo’s Vision
New jazz and exhibition spaces, and an inaugural show curated by Jason Moran, feature the trumpeter’s “wonderful world” in full, collaged onto the walls.
For Filipino Audiences, ‘Here Lies Love’ Offers Emotional Rip Currents
For viewers as well as the all-Filipino cast, the musical about the Marcoses’ rise to power is a rare chance to commune, and revisit, together,...
‘Every Body,’ a Documentary on Intersex Lives, Champions the Power of Activism
With “Every Body,” Julie Cohen looks at both what her subjects have been through and how they are translating those experiences into action.
Wes Anderson’s Secret Weapon: The Camera Moves of Sanjay Sami
Sami brings ingenious design, a D.I.Y. spirit and pure athletic ability to the job of key grip — pushing and pulling heavy camera rigs with...
Jenny Lewis Keeps Finding the Magic
In her new album, “Joy’All,” Lewis grapples with aging and life cycles. “Having survived this moment, I felt like it was important to project something...
A Queer Punk Vaudevillian’s Surreal Take on ‘Titanic’
Jibz Cameron, who performs as Dynasty Handbag, is bringing a new multimedia performance to Brooklyn. It might be more epic than the blockbuster movie.
‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’: Beloved, Banned and Finally Adapted
Judy Blume’s 1970 novel hits the big screen at a difficult political moment for a story with themes of bodily autonomy and religious choice.
Ruston Kelly Survived Addiction and Heartbreak. It’s in His ‘Dirt Emo.’
The singer-songwriter has been making his way in Nashville and reckoning with his past. On his third album, “The Weakness,” he leans into his love...