Recent Guests
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| JBFC Executive Director Steve Apkon with Tony Award-winning/Academy Award-nominated director Julie Taymor, and JBFC Board Member and Chairman Emeritus Arthur Samberg. Taymor and Samberg were the honorees at the JBFC Ninth Anniversary Gala. (Photo: Lynda Shenkman Curtis) | Filmmaker Penny Peyser following a screening of her film Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon, part of the series “Jazz Sessions: The Greats on Camera”. (Photo: Jordan Roberts) |
Actor Johnny Ferro and director Kareem Mortimer following a screening of their film Children of God, part of the “Out at the Movies” film series. (Photo: Jordan Roberts) |
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| Participant Butch Barbella signing the poster after a screening of New York Street Games, a film about games children played in the streets of New York City. (Photo: Jordan Roberts) |
Series Curator Basil Tsiokos with actress Danielle Savre and producer James Egan following a screening of their film American Primitive, the opening night selection for the “Out at the Movies” film series. (Photo: Landon Becker Parton) | Following a screening of his film Holy Rollers, director Kevin Asch was interviewed by New York Times critic Janet Maslin. (Photo: Alix Diaconis) |
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(L to R) KG&D Architect Erik Kaeyer, Pleasantville Mayor Peter Scherer, County Executive Rob Astorino, JBFC Managing Director Dominick Balletta, and JBFC Board of Directors Chairman David Swope announcing the Media Arts Lab as the only registered LEED Gold N.C. (new construction) building in Westchester. (Photo: Lynda Shenkman Curtis)
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Actor Robert Klein and JBFC Programming Associate Karen Sloe Goodman following An Evening with Robert Klein, part of the 2010 “Westchester Jewish Film Festival”. (Photo: Landon Becker-Parton)
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AJC Program Director Nissim Reuben and University of Delhi professor/author Dr. Maina Chawla Singh following a screening of Rafting to Bombay, part of the 2010 “Westchester Jewish Film Festival”. (Photo: Jordan Roberts)
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Ted Huffman, Artistic Director of the Greenwich Music Festival and filmmaker Brock Labrenz following a screening of The Emperor of Atlantis, part of the 2010 “Westchester Jewish Film Festival”. (Photo: Jordan Roberts)
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Today Show/Dateline correspondent Ann Curry, film subject Ruth Gruber, and JBFC Executive Director Steve Apkon following a screening of Ahead of Time, the opening night film at the 2010 “Westchester Jewish Film Festival”. (Photo: Lynda Shenkman Curtis)
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Director Nash Edgerton following a screening of his film The Square. (Photo: Jordan Roberts)
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Filmmaker Noah Baumbach spoke to an audience following a screening of his most recent film Greenberg, starring Ben Stiller. (Photo: Jordan Roberts)
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Ira Resnick spoke with New York Times critic Janet Maslin in celebration of his new book, Starstruck: Vintage Movie Posters from Classic Hollywood. (Photo: Jordan Roberts)
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JBFC International Filmmaker-in-Residence Bahman Farmanara spoke with Academy Award winning director Jonathan Demme following a screening of his film Smell of Camphor, Fragrance of Jasmine. (Photo: Lynda Shenkman Curtis)
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JBFC Programmer Kathy Bonomi with Richard Klein, Exhibitions Director at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum following a screening of Inspriations, part of the “FrameWorks: Art on Film” series. (Photo: Jordan Roberts)
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Graphic Designer Peter Sherer with filmmaker Wendy Keys following a screening of the film Milton Glaser: To Inform & Delight, part of the “FrameWorks: Art on Film” series. (Photo: Jordan Roberts)
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Director Niels Arden Oplev following a screening of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. (Photo: Jordan Roberts)
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Editor Andy Keir and filmmaker Campbell Scott following a screening of his film Company Retreat. (Photo: Jordan Roberts)
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Yale Professor John McKay spoke to an audience following a screening of The Lady with the Dog, part of the series “Celebrating Chekhov”. (Photo: Jordan Roberts)
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(clockwise from left) A panel discussion following a screening Bordentown: A Place Out of Time featuring Dr. Hugh Price (JBFC Board member), Amber Edwards (Coproducer), Dr. Arthur Symes (Bordentown Graduate), Dr. Clement A. Price (Professor, Rutgers University), Dave Davidson (Director/Coproducer), and Ruby Dee (Actress/Narrator of the film). (Photo: Lynda Shenkman Curtis)
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Film exhibitors/distributors Dan and Toby Talbot with Academy Award winning director Jonathan Demme following a screening of My Dinner with Andre. (Photo: Jordan Roberts)
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Filmmaker Don Argott following a screening of The Art of the Steal, part of the “FrameWorks: Art on Film” series. (Photo: Jordan Roberts)
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Director Ludi Boeken, 97-year-old film subject Marga Spiegel, and actress Lia Hoensbroech following a screening of Saviors in the Night. (Photo: Jordan Roberts)
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| JBFC Executive Director Steve Apkon with Silver Screen Circle honoree, Academy Award-winning actress Jessica Lange. (Photo: Lynda Shenkman Curtis) |
Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, New York Times critic Janet Maslin, and Golden Globe-winning actor Jeff Bridges following a screening of their new film Crazy Heart. (Photo: Lynda Shenkman Curtis) | Actor Stephen Lang spoke to an audience following a screening of his new film Avatar, directed by James Cameron. (Photo: Jordan Roberts) |
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| Actor Stanley Tucci spoke to an audience following a screening of his new film The Lovely Bones, directed by Peter Jackson. (Photo: Jordan Roberts) | New York Times critic Janet Maslin with director Mira Nair following an evening of clips and discussion. (Photo: Jordan Roberts) | Film historian Jeffrey Couchman spoke to an audience following a screening of Charles Laughton's The Night of the Hunter. (Photo: Jordan Roberts) | |||
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| Director Robert Downey Sr. and Academy Award winning director Jonathan Demme following a screening of Downey's film Greaser's Palace, part of the monthly series "Rarely Seen Cinema with host Jonathan Demme". (Photo: Jordan Roberts) | Director Kirk Jones signing a poster following a screening his new film Everybody's Fine, starring Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale, and Sam Rockwell. (Photo: Jordan Roberts) |
New York Times critic Janet Maslin and director Oren Moverman following a special screening of his new film The Messenger, starring Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson. (Photo: Jordan Roberts) |
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| New York Times critic Janet Maslin with director Lee Daniels following a special screening of his new film Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire. Following the film Daniels spoke during a Q&A with an audience. To view a clip of the Q&A, click here. (Photo: Jordan Roberts) |
Author Walter Kirn signing the poster for the film Up in the Air, based on the book he wrote with the same title. Kirn was joined by director Jason Rietman and New York Times critic Janet Maslin for a Q&A following a preview screening of the film. (Photo: Ed Cody) |
Director Jason Reitman with New York Times critic Janet Maslin following a screening of his new film Up in the Air, starring George Clooney and based on the book by Walter Kirn. The film was the opening night of the series “Adaptations: Books into Film” sponsored by The Club at Briarcliff Manor. (Photo: Ed Cody) | |||
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| Former New York Times restaurant critic and author Frank Bruni spoke to New York Times critic Janet Maslin about his new book "Born Round: The Secret History of a Full-Time Eater" followng a screening of Moonstruck, chosen by Bruni. (Photo: Jordan Roberts) | Academy Award nominated screenwriter Scott Smith spoke to an audience following a screening of his film The Ruins, part of the monthly series "Rarely Seen Cinema" with host Jonathan Demme. (Photo: Jordan Roberts) |
Producer Lydia Dean Pilcher signed a poster following a special event screening of her new film Amelia, starring Hilary Swank and directed by Mira Nair. (Photo: Jin Zheng) |
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| Filmmaker Barbara Ettinger spoke to an audience following a screening of her film A Sea Change, shown in the series "Global Watch: Crisis, Culture & Human Rights". This event was presented in partnership with Nature Conservancy. (Photo: Jordan Roberts) | Filmmaker Joe Berlinger following a screening of his new film Crude, shown in the series "Global Watch: Crisis, Culture & Human Rights" at Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. (Photo: Jordan Robert) |
Economist Jason Hecht spoke with JBFC Programming Director Brian Ackerman following a screening of American Casino, shown as part of the series "Global Watch: Crisis, Culture & Human Rights". (Photo: Landon Becker Parton) |
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| Producer Abagail Disney spoke to an audience following a screening of Pray the Devil Back to Hell, shown in the "Global Watch: Crisis, Culture & Human Rights" film series. This event was presented in partnership with The Rita Fund. |
JBFC Executive Director Steve Apkon, JBFC International Filmmaker-in-Residence Ido Haar, and JBFC educator/filmmaker Susan Todd following a screening of Haar's film 9 Star Hotel, shown as part of the "Global Watch: Crisis, Culture & Human Rights" film series. | Actress Michelle Monaghan spoke with New York Times critic Janet Maslin following a screening of her new film Trucker, directed by James Mottern who was also at the screening. (Photo: Lynda Shenkman Curtis) |
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| JBFC Programming Director Brian Ackerman with New York Times Book Review editor/author Sam Tanenhaus following a book event presentation with his new book The Death of Conservatism. |
Special guest Robert Ellsberg, son of Daniel Ellsberg following a screening of The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers, the opening night selection for the "Global Watch: Crisis, Culture & Human Rights" film series. | Filmmaker Dori Berinstein with six members from the NETSational Seniors dancers from the New Jersey Nets following of screening of their film Gotta Dance. (Photo: Russell Peborde) |
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Filmmaker Nicholas Bruckman and Neighbor’s Link Executive Director Carola Bracco following a screening of Bruckman’s film La Americana, presented in partnership with the Neighbor’s Link “Latin Links” series. (Photo: Lynda Shenkman Curtis)
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New York Times critic Janet Maslin with filmmaker Guillermo Arriaga following a screening of his new film The Burning Plain. (Photo: Russell Peborde) |
JBFC Programming Director Brian Ackerman with Mycologist Gary Lincoff following a screening of Know Your Mushrooms. Lincoff, who is featured in the film, is one of the nation's best known mushroom experts. (Photo: Russell Peborde) | |||
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| New York Times critic Janet Maslin with writer/director Whit Stillman following a screening of Stillman’s 1998 film The Last Days of Disco. (Photo: Russell Peborde) |
New York Times critic Janet Maslin with filmmaker RJ Cutler following a preview screening of Cutler’s new documentary The September Issue, chronicling the September 2007 issue of Vogue Magazine. (Photo: Russell Peborde) | Filmmaker Sophie Barthes signing a poster following a preview screening of her new film Cold Souls at Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. (Photo: Russell Peborde) |
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| New York Times critic Janet Maslin and writer/director Nora Ephron after an advanced screening of Ephron's new film Julie & Julia. (Photo: Ed Cody) | Writer/director Max Mayer signed a poster following a screening of his latest film Adam, starring Rose Bryne and Hugh Dancy. | Filmmaker Bruce Geisler spoke to an audience following a screening of his film Free Spirits, part of the series "The Meditative Life." | |||
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| Actor Jeff Daniels and director John Hindman came to speak following a screening of their new film The Answer Man. (Photo: Lynda Shenkman Curtis) | New York Times critic Janet Maslin with filmmaker Armando Iannucci following a screening of his new film In The Loop. (Photo: Russell Peborde) | The Westchester Barber Shop Quartet, The Westchesteraries at the Member's Reception following an anniversary screening of American Harmony. | |||
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| New York Times critic Janet Maslin with Academy Award nominated actress Patricia Clarkson following a screening of her new film Whatever Works, directed by Woody Allen. (Photo: Russell Peborde) | Veteran filmmaker Peter Rosen came to speak following a screening of his film Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes. (Photo: Russell Peborde) | Filmmaker Robert Kenner, New York Times critic Janet Maslin, and co-producer/food expert Eric Schlosser at an advanced screening of their film Food, Inc. (Photo: Russell Peborde) | |||
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| Director Kimberly Reed and series curator Basil Tsiokos following a screening of Reed’s film Prodigal Sons, shown in the annual series “Out at the Movies”. (Photo: Russell Peborde) | JBFC educator/filmmaker Susan Todd with International Filmmaker-in-Residence Namik Kabil, following a screening of Kabil’s film Nightguards. (Photo: Russell Peborde) | Series curator Basil Tsiokis with filmmaker Kirby Dick following a screening of his film Outrage, the opening night film in the annual series "Out at the Movies". (Photo: Lynda Shenkman Curtis) | |||
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| New York Times critic Janet Maslin with actor Jeremy Irons following a screening of the 1982 film Moonlighting, starring Irons. (Photo: Ed Cody) | Choreographer Peter Pucci and executive producer John Breglio at the opening night of "Dance on Camera". Breglio's film Every Little Step was the opening night film for the annually curated series. (Photo: Russell Peborde) | Student filmmakers from the City College Masters program in Media and Communication Arts spoke to an audience following a screening of their work in the annual program "Cinema Cum Laude". (Photo: Russell Peborde) | |||
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| Author Mark Harris signed books following screenings of The Graduate and In the Heat of the Night, part of the series "Pictures at a Revolution", based on Harris' book about the 1967 Academy Award nominated films for Best Picture. (Photo: Russell Peborde) | JBFC Chairman of the Board David Swope, JBFC Executive Director Steve Apkon, International Filmmaker-in-Residence Fanta Régina Nacro, and JBFC educator/filmmaker Susan Todd at a reception following a screening of Nacro's film The Night of Truth. (Photo: Russell Peborde) | Actor Souléymane Sy Savané spoke with New York Times critic Janet Maslin following a screening of his film Goodbye Solo at Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. | |||
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| Academy Award nominated/Emmy Award winning actor Alec Baldwin, New York Times critic Janet Maslin, and director Derick Martini following a screening of their new film Lymelife. (Photo: Lynda Shenkman Curtis) | Academy Award nominated actor Chazz Palminteri and director Robert Celestino at a screening of their film Yonkers Joe. (Photo: Lynda Shenkman Curtis) | Filmmaker John Crowley, actor Bill Milner, New York Times critic Janet Maslin, and legendary actor Michael Caine following a screening of their film Is Anybody There?. (Photo: Ed Cody) | |||
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| Filmmaker Mary Stuart Masterson following a screening of her directorial debut, The Cake Eaters at Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. (Photo: Lynda Shenkman Curtis) | County Legislator John Nonna, JBFC Exec. Director Steve Apkon and County Executive Andy Spano at the premiere of a film created through the DIGITAL VIDEO pilot program at the County Jail. (Photo: Lynda Shenkman Curtis) | Screenwriter Robert Siegel following a screening of his film The Wrestler at Jacob Burns Film Center. (Photo: Russell Peborde) | |||
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| Academy Award nominated actor Ed Harris and JBFC Executive Director Steve Apkon at the annual Silver Screen Circle dinner. Harris was the honoree at this year's dinner. (Photo: Lynda Shenkman Curtis) | Academy Award winner director Ron Howard and New York Times critic Janet Maslin at a Silver Screen Circle preview screening of his film Frost/Nixon. (Photo: Lynda Shenkman Curtis) | Actor Denis O'Hare after a preview screening of Milk. (Photo: Lynda Shenkman Curtis) | |||