Tag Archive: New Release
Jacob Burns Film Center Travels Back to 1969: A Year That Changed Hollywood
July 12, 2019 — Pleasantville, NY — Woodstock. The Miracle Mets. The Moon Landing. 1969 was a year of historic firsts. That’s why the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC), a nonprofit cultural arts center and one of the most successful suburban film houses in the country, is celebrating the July 26 opening of Quentin Tarantino’s long-awaited [...]
JBFC Mixtapes, Vol. 16: Sounds of Summer 2019
by JBFC Marketing Associate Paige Grand Pré JBFC Mixtapes is an initiative from the Burns to highlight the music—from soundtracks to scores—that makes the cinematic experience so special. Vol. 16 of the JBFC Mixtapes comes to us from JBFC Marketing Associate Paige Grand Pré, who put together an eclectic mix that features (at least!) one song [...]
Cool Off This Summer at the Jacob Burns Film Center with an Exciting Slate of Films, Performances, Conversations, and Film-Inspired Tastings
Pleasantville, NY — There is much to celebrate and discover this summer at the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC), a nonprofit cultural arts center and one of the most successful suburban film houses in the country. The JBFC announced today a variety of unique and compelling film series launching and returning this coming season, featuring [...]
Jacob Burns Film Center Announces Lineup of Critically-Acclaimed Films for the Highly-Anticipated 2019 Westchester Jewish Film Festival
Pleasantville, NY – March 7, 2019 — The Westchester Jewish Film Festival (WJFF) presented by the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is pleased to announce a compelling lineup comprised of a robust mix of 42 documentaries and narrative films, as well as 12 episodes of the hit comedy series The New Black (Shababniks), plus all [...]
Spring Arrives with an Exciting Slate of Events from the JBFC
Pleasantville, NY — March 5, 2019 — The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC), a nonprofit cultural arts center and one of the most successful suburban film houses in the country, announced today a variety of unique and compelling film series launching or returning this spring. Many of the film screenings also feature thought-provoking and engaging [...]
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 [...]
Stay Warm at the Jacob Burns Film Center This Holiday Season with Films for All to Enjoy!
Pleasantville, NY – 11.2.18 – Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the Jacob Burns Film Center is so delightful! This winter, stay warm and head to the Burns to watch a flick with your friends, family, and loved ones while enjoying some hot, fresh popcorn. Today, the JBFC announced a variety of compelling series and [...]
Inquiry: Science on Film Series Launches October 2018
New JBFC original series Inquiry: Science on Film kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 7:00 with a screening of stellar new documentary Science Fair, but the experiment doesn’t end there! Following the screening, high school science teacher and documentary subject Dr. Serena McCalla joins us for a Q&A. Audience members will relish the opportunity to [...]
Coming of Age Films
By Nicole Klein, Special Events Coordinator With the release of Bo Burnham’s Eighth Grade, an achingly authentic film that perfectly captures what it feels like to be 13-years-old (the tears, the cringes!), here are some other coming-of-age tales that are well worth checking out: MOONLIGHT (2016, dir. Barry Jenkins) Would this be a coming-of-age film [...]
JBFC Announces Ticket Price Reduction for Family Programs
All tickets $5 starting in April
Big Screen, Big Movies: A Celebration of the Cinema Epic
Now Showing through April 20
Jewish Film Festival 2025
Apr. 23–29: Tickets on Sale Now