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Sparks' Ron & Russell Mael talk new documentary, Edgar Wright & more in BV interview

We talked to Ron & Russell Mael about Edgar Wright’s wonderful new documentary ‘The Sparks Brothers’, their 50 years of making music together, and what’s next.

'The Sparks Brothers' review: Edgar Wright's joyous love letter to "your favorite band's favorite band"

Filmmaker Edgar Wright’s long-in-the-works documentary about Ron and Russell Mael and their band idiosyncratic group Sparks is manna from heaven for fans, and an invitation to join the party for everyone else.

New York Film Fest roundup: 'French Exit', 'Nomadland,' 'Hopper / Welles' & more

Plus: reviews of three films from Steve McQueen’s “Small Axe” series, ‘I Carry You With Me,’ ‘American Utopia,’ and more.

review: David Byrne & Spike Lee soar and inspire with 'American Utopia' on HBO

Meanwhile, David Byrne has rescheduled dates for American Utopia’s return to Broadway in 2021 and tickets are on sale now.

Steve McQueen's enthralling 'Lovers Rock' opened the 2020 New York Film Fest (review)

The reggae-fueled film is part of a five-film series that will air on Amazon later this year.

New York Film Festival announces its 2020 lineup

The 58th annual New York Film Festival runs September 17 through October 11 and, due to COVID-19, will be largely outdoors and online.

New York Film Festival 2019 lineup & tickets

The 57th New York Film Festival happens September 27 – October 13 and includes new films from Pedro Almodovar, Martin Scorsese, Bong Joon-ho, Agnès Varda, Noah Baumbach and more.

Justin Vernon & Aaron Dessner brought Big Red Machine to NYC (review, pics, setlist)

The experimental, somewhat grassroots project headed by Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) and Aaron Dessner (The National) made their NYC debut. The group have still only played a few one-off shows…

Ad Rock & Mike D reminisced at Beastie Boys Book Tour kickoff (pics, review)

There were costume and set changes, laughter and touching moments at this celebration of the Beastie Boys’ new memoir.
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