Tag Archive: Jacob Burns Film Center
The Series that Never Was: Socio-Political Satire
JBFC Senior Programmer Andrew Jupin, responsible for programming for our Preview Club groups, recently shared his thoughts on February’s Preview Club screening, The Death of Stalin. Below you can find his thoughts on the film, which opens Friday, March 23rd at the JBFC (with advance tickets on sale now – click HERE to purchase!), as well [...]
JBFC Mixtapes, Vol. 2: John Pizzarelli - Jazz Sessions
JBFC Mixtapes is a new initiative from the Burns to highlight the music—from soundtracks to scores—that makes the cinematic experience so special. We’ll be updating the blog with mixtapes from staff members, special guests, and more, to drop the needle on our favorite songs from, about, or inspired by films—with a few curveballs every now [...]
Celebrate Women’s History Month: Six Essential Films to Watch with Your Kids
Updated 3/1/23 March is around the corner, but with the inevitable sludge comes a beacon of light: Women’s History Month! In the article “Five Ways Museums Can Generate Empathy In The World,” Elif M. Gokcigdem poses the question: “How might one go about changing habitual and entrenched perspectives and behavior toward others?” As Gokcigdem [...]
JBFC Mixtapes, Vol. 1: Customer Service Assistant Tara Bongiorno
JBFC Mixtapes is a new initiative from the Burns to highlight the music—from soundtracks to scores—that makes the cinematic experience so special. We’ll be updating the blog with mixtapes from staff members, special guests, and more, to drop the needle on our favorite songs from, about, or inspired by films—with a few curveballs every now [...]
JBFC to Receive $30,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
Pleasantville, NY – February 7, 2018 —The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) just announced that the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC), a nonprofit cultural arts center and one of the most successful suburban film houses in the country, was chosen to receive an Art Works grant of $30,000. The grant money will support the [...]
The Meditative Life 2018
By JBFC Marketing Volunteer Dotty Battel “It’s a lifelong gift, something you can call on at any time.” These words were spoken by Sir Paul McCartney about meditation. So if you’re feeling stressed out in this chaotic world of ours (and who isn’t?), or just want to be in the company of charismatic people who [...]
New to the Burns: FAQ
By JBFC Marketing Manager Paige Grand Pré New to the JBFC? Welcome! Whether you’ve just visited us for the first time or are considering stopping by in the near future, we hope the below Q&A will help you get to know “the Burns.” So, you guys are a movie theater? Well no, not exactly. Sure, [...]
{High School Student Critic Review: Shea} - The Breadwinner
By Shea Stevenson, High School Student Critic The Breadwinner is a 2017 animated film about Parvana, a young girl in Taliban controlled Afghanistan whose father is unjustly arrested, so she must dress as a boy to support her family while they try to find and save her father from prison. The film is directed by [...]
{High School Student Critic Review} - The Breadwinner
By Caleb Feinstein, High School Student Critic The Breadwinner, directed by Nora Twomey, tells the interesting story of Parvana and her life in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Living in poverty, Parvana and her injured father frequent the market to sell what little they have. Despite their living conditions, the family is comforted by the vivid stories told [...]
A Great Year for Movies: Our Favorite Films of 2017
By JBFC Marketing Associate Paige Grand Pré, Special Events Coordinator Nicole Klein, Membership & Marketing Associate Nicole LaLiberty, Programming Administrator Saidah Russell, & Marketing Associate Sarah Soliman 2017 has been an exciting year for movie-goers. It started out strong with the incisive and terrifying Get Out, offered us a summer of electrifying films like Baby Driver [...]
The Best of 2025: JBFC Staff's Favorite Films
Peruse our annual roundup of staff picks!
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