New York film fest highlighted by 'Che,' Eastwood

The New York Film Festival defines itself as an annual chance to take account of the state of film as art. Last year's story line was obvious enough: American filmmakers, from Julian Schnabel to Wes Anderson, were making — and finding ways to distribute — some excellent movies. What a difference a year makes. This year's festival — which opens Friday with the U.S. premiere of the Cannes Palm d'Or winner "The... [read full story]