steve mcqueen

‘Lovers Rock‘ is the second film in Steve McQueen’s ‘Small Axe‘ film series for Amazon. Music is arguably the star, with an amazing reggae soundtrack featuring Augustus Pablo, Janet Kay, The Revolutionaries, Lee “Scratch“ Perry, and more.

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

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

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

Like a lot of film festivals this year, the 58th annual New York Film Festival is going to work a little differently this year, with screenings mostly held outside and virtually. Three films from director Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave, Hunger), part of his Small Axe series, will make their World Premiere at the festival.

The ”Soundtrack of America” series at soon-to-open Manhattan multi-arts center The Shed ”celebrates the influence of African American music with a new generation of groundbreaking artists,” conceived and directed by Steve McQueen.

Listen to new songs by K Á R Y Y N, Portrayal of Guilt, Sade, Axis:Sova, The Bevis Frond, Angel Du$t, Grindfeld, and more.

The New York Times’ ”Times Talks” series always has some interesting conversations in the works and there are a few of note this fall…