Riefenstahl at Real Art Ways

“In his coolly damning documentary “Riefenstahl,” the German filmmaker Andres Veiel joins a persistent cohort of skeptics and detractors who have long challenged Riefenstahl’s self-serving identity as an innocent artist.” – The New York Times “…a fascinating exposé of the filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl, who in the wake of her work with the Nazis spent decades obscuring her own history.” – Wall Street Journal “…it lets a beautifully restored collection of photos, audio, film strips, documents, and video segments relating to…

“Landscape, ancient and punishing; this rarefied air, 200 miles above the Arctic Circle; these young people, on the precipice of adulthood, learning the value of self-reliance and kindness – it all begs for the kind of soulful treatment Folktales delivers.” – Austin Chronicle “Dog lovers shouldn’t miss this one. Honestly, no one should.” – RogerEbert.com “With formal polish and deep compassion, it proves to be the most heartwarming film of this year’s Sundance Film Festival.” – The Daily Beast In…

“…a loving ode to one of the most impressive and important athletes of all time.” – RogerEbert.com “What makes Clemente such a treasure for baseball fans, then, are the extensive interviews with his teammates, especially the players on the 1971 championship squad. It’s a wonderful group including Manny Sanguillen, Richie Hebner, Steve Blass, Al Oliver and more, each player sharing their respect and love for Clemente and offering this tangible proof that his “value” wasn’t related to homers or outfield assists.” –…

“This is a journey. This is a ride. Highest 2 Lowest is Lee and Washington, reunited and good as ever.” – Mashable “It’s a movie that gleefully kicks its characters out of their comfy environs to plunge them into New York’s rattling, noisy crowds — and it’s worth watching with the biggest audience you can find.” – The Atlantic “Everywhere there are grace notes — cameos, recreations of art from Spike Lee’s own collection, in-jokes — to complement the pulsing,…

“Covino and Marvin continue to forge a distinct comic sensibility — and, what’s rarer these days, they know how to make the camera work for the humor.” – The New York Times “Covino’s filmmaking is tremendously appealing, buoyant and playful, and in “Splitsville,” he dials everything up from “The Climb,” especially the comedy.” – Tribune News Service “The linchpin is Johnson, who turns in a vulnerable yet confident performance.” – San Francisco Chronicle “The funniest film of the year” Awards…

94% on Rotten Tomatoes “Lurker is a tight and wicked little film, a promising debut feature for the writer and director Alex Russell, a kind of minimalist counterbalance to the maximalist dissipation of Saltburn.” – NYT “Both actors have been around for a minute but their moody chemistry together as the star-struck barnacle and the self-serious artist crackles on screen, and could very well mark a turning point in their careers.” – NPR “The artist and audience member are coequal—and…

The film will be followed by a conversation led by Dr. Brandon Ogbunu, an Associate Professor (Tenure) in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University, and a Professor at the Santa Fe Institute. Dr. Ogbunu is a computational biologist whose research investigates complex problems in epidemiology, genetics, evolution, and society. As the founding director of the Yale Initiative for Science and Society, he runs a parallel research program at the intersection of science, society, and culture.  Brandon is…

The film will be followed by a conversation led by Dr. Brandon Ogbunu, an Associate Professor (Tenure) in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University, and a Professor at the Santa Fe Institute. Dr. Ogbunu is a computational biologist whose research investigates complex problems in epidemiology, genetics, evolution, and society. As the founding director of the Yale Initiative for Science and Society, he runs a parallel research program at the intersection of science, society, and culture.  Brandon is…

      Your ticket to this film screening and Q&A includes a blind slice tasting from three beloved pizza institutions in the region (Sally’s Apizza, Zephyr’s Street Pizza, and Joey’s Pizza Pie). We will collect a vote on your favorite slice and announce the people’s choice immediately after the screening. — Marinara sauce runs red through the streets of New Haven in this surprising, delectable documentary, which profiles three pizza restaurants – Pepe, Sally’s & Modern – that together…

“A raw, beautiful and demanding essay on the fate of our collective home.” – Washington Post “Architecton is quite the transcendent experience and makes you view the world in a more aware, alert light.” – San Jose Mercury News “As Kossakovsky’s contemplative images envelop the vision and spark the mind, his film mines profundity from beneath our feet.”  – AV Club 95% on Rotten Tomatoes From filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky (Gunda, Aquarela) comes an epic, intimate and poetic meditation on architecture…