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Jacob Burns Film Center Announces Senior Afternoon Cinema Films for Spring 2019

Pleasantville, NY – February 21, 2019 – The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) has announced the programming for their ongoing Senior Afternoon Cinema series for spring 2019, including Brooklyn, Days of Heaven, and Strangers in Good Company. Films are shown once a month on a Tuesday at 1:00 pm. This series is sponsored by The Knolls—A [...]


Raise a Glass to Wine and Movie Pairings

By Marketing Associates Paige Grand Pré and Sarah Soliman It’s National Drink Wine Day, and it got us thinking about the films we like to curl up and have a glass of wine with. Pairing a great wine with its perfect match is always an enjoyable experience, so get ready for a cozy night in with [...]


JBFC Mixtapes, Vol. 13: The Meditative Life

by JBFC Marketing Associate Paige Grand Pré  JBFC Mixtapes is a new initiative from the Burns to highlight the music—from soundtracks to scores—that makes the cinematic experience so special. Vol. 13 comes from JBFC Marketing Associate Paige Grand Pré, who compiled a playlist inspired by our annual series The Meditative Life: Consciousness, Meaning, and Connection to help you [...]


Westchester Community Foundation Sponsors Colossus Event at the Jacob Burns Film Center

Pleasantville, NY— February 7, 2019 — As issues of rising xenophobia and racism become more visible, Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC), in partnership with the Westchester Community Foundation (WCF), will screen the devastating documentary Colossus on March 14. The film offers a rare and timely look at the aftermath of deportation and family separation amid the current [...]