On Martin Scorsese's 83rd birthday, I had a great time chatting with Mr. Scorsese editor David Bartner about cutting Rebecca Miller's five-hour documentary, why Hugo was left out, showing the director's vulnerability, and much more: thefilmstage.com/mr-scorsese-...

Attention #NYFF63 press and industry members!

With P&I screenings starting today, I've started a channel on the NYFF Discord to discuss P&I updates: check in on the length of lines, screening updates, etc.

Join here: discord.gg/JRShQtd8UZ

To celebrate the redesign, I've also launched a new Discord server for FLC and NYFF. I'll be sharing breaking news, added screenings/tickets (especially for NYFF), and much more there.

Join here: discord.gg/UKpKjwyj8q

Favorite first-views of May:

The Asthenic Syndrome
Born to Win
Neighboring Sounds
The Mirror

Favorite first-views of April:

4:44 Last Day on Earth
Abraham’s Valley
Born on the Fourth of July
La Région Centrale
Sinners
Unlawful Entry

Favorite first-views of March:

Choose Me
A Couch in New York
Eastern Condors
The Encampments
Familiar Touch
Lake Mungo
Scarecrow

Favorite first-views of February:

Belfast, Maine
Black Bag
Daddy Longlegs
Henry Fonda for President
King Lear
Videoheaven

Favorite films of 2025, post-Sundance: letterboxd.com/thefilmstage...

2025 goals: complete TSPDT's 1,000 Greatest Films list. Here's what remains: