Film festival viewing, particularly when a conglomeration is as dense and rich the sixty-first New York Film Festival, makes me feel as if, on my own, I’m creating an exquisite corpse.
This year's celebration of cinema offers films starring Emma Stone, Adam Driver, Michael Fassbender, Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal, as well as a showcase for invigorating new filmmakers. Here are some highlights.