Charged as guilty: Roman Polanski‘s J'accuse, which dramatizes the infamous Dreyfus Affair, premiered to great acclaim in France—but soon led to further allegations of sexual abuse by the director
By Mark Asch Seat yourself: three independent cinemas opening in New York City are betting that audiences still prefer collective experiences of art and urban space
The Film Comment Podcast: Alexandre Koberidze and Miguel Gomes at Locarno 2025
Still lives: the two acclaimed directors discuss their latest films, the practicalities of their unique production methods, and more
On fire: at this year’s edition of the festival devoted to rediscoveries and restorations, distinctions between high and low art dissolved into the heat of the air
