New York Film Festival Kicks Off With James Gray, Tony Gilroy and Filmmakers Toast In New Lounge

New York Film Festival Kicks Off With James Gray, Tony Gilroy and Filmmakers Toast In New Lounge

Gray, the director of opening night film 'Paper Tiger,' chats about bringing his autobiographical film to the festival and the technicalities of showing in 35 mm.

Adam Driver and Miles Teller are no match for bad luck in stellar New York neo-noir Paper Tiger

James Gray is no stranger to Brooklyn’s south side. Starting with his first film, Little Odessa, he explored the dual stories of New York City: Those who basked in the glow of big city lights, and those who wished to do so. There were stories of those who knew nothing of their neighbor’s real business, and those who knew too much. He moved from the present to the past, tracing the intricate history of the city and how it was shaped by dreamers a…

James Gray Interview: 'Paper Tiger', His Career And New York (Exclusisve)

James Gray has quite a track record this century when it comes to appearing in the official competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Starting in 2000 with only his second feature The Yards, he has had six films in competition including We Own The Night (2007), Two Lovers (2009), The Immigrant (2013), Armageddon Time (2022) and this year’s Paper Tiger. (Ironically, the only major festival where he won a prize was Venice, where he won the Silver L…

64th New York Film Festival Opens With Queens Native James Gray's "Paper Tiger" at Lincoln Center

The 64th New York Film Festival opens Friday, September 25, 2026, at Lincoln Center with the North American premiere of “Paper Tiger,” a 1986-set crime drama from Queens-born director James Gray. Film at Lincoln Center’s festival runs through October 12, with screenings reaching all five boroughs. Key Takeaways “Paper Tiger” has its North American premiere …