The power of stories leads to relatedness, togetherness and ultimately happiness.
In this special issue we celebrate two things: The storytellers who created a dynamic lineup of lms at this year’s Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF), as well as the stars who are creating their own stories through Purist ’s premise: wellness. Thank you to HIFF, which for 30 years has brought signi cant culture in the form of thoughtful, mindful engagement through lm, to the small communities at the end of our Long Island.
Our cover star, Naomi Watts, is one such trailblazer. She is pivoting the perception of menopause to a more positive one by creating a community, popularizing discourse around the subject, minimizing the elusiveness of answers, and lessening the unpreparedness most women face when they arrive at that four-part life cycle. It couldn’t be a more timely conversation, given that October is World Menopause Month.
In The Quiet Epidemic , a lm featured at HIFF this October, lmmakers Chris Pennebaker Hegedus, Lindsay Keys and Winslow Crane-Murdoch create a twofold exposé—of the chronic and deadly nature of the true long epidemic of Lyme disease, and the massive causative role the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has played in public health by denying its severity. Sometimes science doesn’t have our back.
And sometimes, “Happiness comes from within, and happiness comes from without. We need the guidance of both ancient wisdom and modern science to get the balance right,” as Jonathan Haidt writes in The Happiness Hypothesis . Not surprisingly, reading this book lately has given me some of the best nights of sleep I have ever
With the wellness revolutionary Naomi Watts at her home in Montauk for the cover shoot
had. It’s no wonder that just thinking about human growth and development, relatedness, positive psychology and learning how to “diagnose” and develop my own strengths and virtues have knocked me out at bedtime.
What is clear—and is described in the Jewish principle of tikkun olam—is that we should nd ways to come together in order to repair the universe, to make it stronger and sweeter. It’s a principle my father-in-law, Mario Cuomo, preached and practiced. In a letter to his grandchildren and future grandchildren in 1999, outlining the meaning of life, he wrote: “If one does what one can to make things better, that’s all God will ask. It’s a job you can work at every minute that you live and it’s a job that can make your life worth living… no matter what else happens.”
While this notion of God having a role in our quest for meaning
sometimes comes into question for me, there is a spiritual dimension in human existence that is undeniable in nding ful llment in life: “Whether it is called nobility, virtue or divinity, and whether God exists, people simply do perceive sacredness, holiness and some ineffable goodness in others, and in nature,” as Haidt concludes.
Take time to let these stories—these lms, those who lead by example, wellness pillars and paths of discovery that you are on—wash over you; engage with them, question them, connect with them. Therein lies a good night’s sleep.
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Actress and clean beauty mogul Naomi Watts celebrates the unveiling of her new menopausefocused lifestyle brand, Stripes, and talks about her newest roles in upcoming psychological thrillers Goodnight Mommy and The Watcher.
82 THE BEST OF THE FEST Your guide to the 30th annual Hamptons International Film Festival
84 LOOKING BACK TO MOVE FORWARD Elizabeth Banks stars in Phyllis Nagy ’s Call Jane, a glimpse into Chicago’s Jane Collective, aka the Abortion Counseling Service of Women’s Liberation.
Jordana Brewster muses on her role in the new COVID-19 comedy Who Invited Charlie?
Director Nancy Buirski explores how this groundbreaking 1969 film captures the ethos of a grittier 20th-century NYC.
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An invitation to turn inward and find stillness as fall begins
Natasha Silver Bell on how to speak with children about fentanyl and addiction
Five destinations where people live the longest lives, and harnessing the lessons of the Blue Zones to fight Alzheimer’s with CaringKind
Shining a light on the devastating effects of Lyme disease
A new perspective and framework to better understand menopause
Learn how to care for your pelvic floor.
Dr. Samantha Boardman reveals how attitudes about aging impact life in later years.
In conversation with the legendary theater director and founder of The Watermill Center, Robert Wilson
44 ELEGANT REFRESH
Iconic Modern Home sets the standard for optimizing contemporary living spaces.
46 PURE PROPERTY Real estate news in the Hamptons
Elegant home accessories, beauty essentials and fashion must-haves from interior designer Kathy Kuo
The Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica is one of the world’s healthiest places.
Katie KalmykovaThe Book of Gutsy Women co-authors Chelsea and Hillary Rodham Clinton. On October 10, HIFF will host a special screening of Apple TV+’s new documentary series Gutsy followed by an “A Conversation With…” discussion with Gutsy host and executive producer Chelsea Clinton.
A look into Emface, the latest technology in facial rejuvenation from dermatologist Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank
Tracing the journey of Southampton’s Revolve Hair with founder and head stylist, Alicia M. Cook
Purist founder Cristina Cuomo’s menopause management tool kit
Canoe Place Inn & Cottages in Hampton Bays is the perfect close-to-home getaway.
Luann de Lesseps of The Real Housewives of New York City launches a cabaret tour and a nonalcoholic rosé line, Fosé.
Packed with functional botanicals, Origen Holistic Spirits is a new generation of of vodka.
Eat your way to inner peace with these neurosupportive foods.
66 CELEBRATING SELF-CARE
Treat your body with kindness to tap into your inner potential.
68 EVENTS THAT GIVE BACK
Mark your calendars for Gateway for Cancer
Research’s Vino con Stelle fundraising event and Cures Gala.
Southampton Arts Center highlights the natural wonder of trees.
The most anticipated events in the Hamptons this autumn
112 NUMEROLOGY
A by-the-numbers look at former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
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SAMANTHA BOARDMAN, M.D. who penned “Age and Attitude”
WHAT ARE WAYS TO LESSEN THE IMPACT OF LIFE’S MICROSTRESSORS?
“Research talks about how self-distancing is essential. Avoid ruminating. Instead, get out into nature, or have a positive conversation with a loved one.”
ALICIA M. COOK who styled cover star Naomi Watts’ hair
JARED DEPRIEST GILBERT who styled Naomi Watts’ wardrobe
SOPHIE ELGORT who photographed cover star Naomi Watts
CAMPBELL RITCHIE makeup artist for Naomi Watts
WHAT IS THE BEST BEAUTY ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
“Something my father always said to me: ‘Have confidence in yourself.’”
WHAT ARE YOUR TOP STYLE TIPS FOR AUTUMN?
“Add a great coat— this almost always elevates your look without overstyling!”
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF A SUBJECT THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY?
“I like to have conversations and dialogue during the shoot and let the subjects be themselves, snapping the best moments.”
Dr. Samantha Boardman is a psychiatrist with a private practice in Manhattan. The author of Everyday Vitality, Boardman is also a clinical instructor in psychiatry and assistant attending psychiatrist at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Alicia M. Cook is an East End-based entrepreneur, master stylist and the owner of Revolve
Hair in Southampton. A Westhampton native, Cook trained in NYC and London.
With a career spanning nearly two decades, she has built a highly sought after year-round salon servicing the Hamptons, New York City and Palm Beach, Florida.
Jared Depriest Gilbert is an NYC-based wardrobe stylist, specializing in celebrity press, red carpet and editorial. Originally from Louisiana, he came to New York in 2013 and began his styling career. His clientele includes Ben Ahlers, Mark St. Cyr, Odelya Halevi and Kristina Tonteri-Young. His editorial work has been featured in Vogue Italia, Teen Vogue, Flaunt, The Face and on the websites Who What Wear and NewBeauty.
Sophie Elgort is an NYC-based photographer and director whose work has been featured in publications that include Vogue Thailand, Rolling Stone and Paper. She has created created images and films for clients such as De Beers, Victoria’s Secret, Alice + Olivia and Mercedes-Benz.
WHAT IS YOUR BEAUTY PHILOSOPHY?
“My ethos is ‘Morals over dollars.’ No amount of money will stop me from being my authentic genuine self, and speaking my truth.”
Campbell Ritchie is an ex ’90s model turned celebrity makeup artist, philanthropist, vegan and activist educating the planet on health and wellness, and beauty from the inside out. A Chantecaille ambassador, Ritchie used all Chantecaille products for this Naomi Watts cover shoot.
“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it.” —George Eliot
This fall, turn to walking meditation as a relaxing way to calm the mind and boost physical endurance.
Today is an invitation to find a new place of inner harmony.
An autumnal meditation.
Fall is a period of coming home. There is a deep communal yearning we have in this global family of ours after dealing with a third summer in which our lives have been turned upside down and inside out.
We have faced a monstrous common challenge as well as welcomed our oneness. Many of us can relate to the story of Hansel and Gretel, who were sent away deep into the forest. Abandoned, they had to be resourceful enough to outwit the dark side and find their way home. They chose to blaze a path home with biodegradable breadcrumbs. It seemed like a good idea at the time.
Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz echoes a similar mantra after looking outside herself for the wizard. She learns that “there’s no place like home.” Drake repeats this message in his hit song “Hold On, We’re Going Home”: “It’s hard to do these things alone / Just hold on we’re going home.”
We all feel an ineffable calling, a yearning to have things go back to a more comfortable place in the past, to return to moments of deep comfort and knowing. But like all rivers, those waters have passed, and all is different. The world has changed. We have changed.
Today is an invitation to face new realities. An opportunity to find a new place of inner harmony and thoughtful resonance. If we choose to cling to old
BY DONNA D’CRUZbeliefs, we are likely to face continuing suffering.
When we make the time to be still, to commune with nature, to be with our family, our friends, to watch joyous movies, read provocative books, listen to meaningful music, dance, eat nourishing foods, we will reconnect with our own deep nature.
When we allow ourselves to become quiet, stillness becomes a welcome friend, with the doorways of bliss thrown open. We can begin to embrace the wondrous, boundless, eternal essence of us that is beyond our fears and desires. It is the individual self that is also ineffably connected to the collective. It is our soul that transcends cultural boundaries, competition, financial constraints and the limitations of a reductive, analytic world.
Sit still, face toward the west—the direction, according to Native wisdom tradition, represents autumn. Close your eyes gently. Breathe deeply and let go. The fall is a time to reap the harvest of your efforts; it provides a reconnection to Source. As the trees begin to let go of their leaves, allow yourself to let go of the old stories that limit you. This is the season to begin to look inward and prepare for new creation.
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The late weeks of summer are bittersweet: Final swims in the lake are cheered by the arrival of autumn apples, and fading sunburns from beach days past are brightened by the rst glimpses of incendiary fall foliage. Parents’ relief when children settle back into the school year is tempered by the knowledge that our success is measured by how well we equip our children to live without us. We watch them run for the subway or school bus, each wave goodbye a testament to Kahlil Gibran’s words: “You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.”
Parenting is like walking on a tightrope strung between love and fear. To master—and survive—their craft, tightrope walkers must achieve equilibrium. Within each step is the “moment of inertia”: a real-time internal assessment that allows the tightrope walker to correct their position (usually with the help of a long pole) and stay balanced, lest they plunge to the ground below. The thin scrim of the safety net is barely considered; the key to success—and survival—is in preventing a fall.
How might parents prevent the type of catastrophic falls endemic to our children’s lives today? Beyond the competition of the football eld and anxiety of perfectionism lie the darker dangers of drugs more potent than anything we encountered in our youth. Synthetic opioids such as illicitly manufactured fentanyl are up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. Roughly 58,000 people lost their lives to fentanyl in 2020; that number ballooned to almost 72,000 in 2021, and continues to climb. Against this background of horror, how can we ensure our children stay smart, safe and secure?
While our children will always be our babies, engaging them as young adults is critical. Open-ended questions grounded in respect and curiosity keep the doors of conversation open when preaching and moralizing threaten to slam them shut. Share what you know with your teen, asking them how it squares with their knowledge. “I just read some intense facts about fentanyl; what have you heard?”
Chances are, your kids know more than you think they do: They likely have acquaintances or friends who are using drugs, and they may know someone who has overdosed or even died. When our fear tempts us toward lecturing, we can use our “moments of inertia” to self-correct, initiating a conversation or exploration instead. We can join our children in an investigation: “What’s going on in our culture? Why is this drug killing so many young people?”
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•Contact the New York State O ce of Addiction and Supports’ Project COPE (oasas.ny.gov/projectcope) for assistance with getting fentanyl test strips from BTNX Inc., community overdose prevention education and more.
Parents often ask me if they should share their own experiences with their children: “I get it. I did ____ when I was your age too, but…” While sharing our histories may occasionally be appropriate with older children, projecting our stories onto children of any age is not. They are their own people, and their experiences do not mirror ours. Our job is to foster an environment where we—and they—can be heard. Impactful conversations can happen anywhere and at any time. A walk on the beach, cooking a meal together, or even watching back-to-back episodes of a favorite TV show provide opportunities to learn more about our children and how they are navigating their lives.
We want to protect our children, and the best protection is prevention. Every skinned knee cannot simply be kissed away. In the words of the great Robin Williams, our directive is clear: “You can’t keep picking people up. You have to stop them from falling.” silverbellcoaching.com
•Naloxone, the drug that reverses overdoses from opioids, is available in more than 2,600 pharmacies in New York State. Go to health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/ general/opioid_overdose_ prevention/docs/pharmacy_ directory.pdf for a list of pharmacies where you can obtain the drug.
•SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 800.662.HELP, is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (available in both English and Spanish) for individuals and families who are dealing with substance use disorders.
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Speaking with Blue Zones’ Nick Buettner—recipient of the CaringKind Wellness and Longevity Leadership Award—about the organization’s mission to help people live longer and happier lives. BY RAY ROGERS
Ikaria, Greece, one of the five Blue Zones, has a strong sense of community.
RAY ROGERS: Let’s start with your work with the Blue Zones organization. Can you tell me a little bit about the work, the mission of the organization and what inspires you about doing this kind of thing?
NICK BUETTNER: My work with Blue Zones started in 1999 with the rst research I did around longevity in Okinawa, Japan, and then a team of explorers and National Geographic photographers went on-site for about a little over a month to research longevity. What that did was ignite my brother Dan to try to nd the ve places in the world where people were living the longest lives. We did about 10 years of research and partnership with universities, demographers and physicians.
RR: Can you name the ve places?
NB: Okinawa in Japan, Sardinia in Italy, the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica, Ikaria, Greece, which is actually my favorite, and then Loma Linda, California.
RR: And what are the nine commonalities?
NB: The people move naturally, they have simple techniques to reduce stress, a sense of purpose that they can articulate, which is linked to about seven-and-a-half years of longevity. They have a little bit of wine in their diet, but they mostly live off a plant-based diet of fruits and vegetables that they grow in their own gardens. Their caloric intake is signi cantly less than we have in most of America. The last three commonalities are focused on family; they were surrounded by love and they have a strong sense of faith. All but two centenarians that we researched have a strong sense of faith. And lastly, friends. According to the Framingham study, if your three best friends smoke and drink too much, there’s a 150 percent chance that you will as well. So, how do we surround ourselves with friends who not only support our well-being, but more importantly when we’re having a bad day, are loyal and pick up the phone, answer that call?
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RR: A lot of your work now has been going into communities around the states, and talking about these values. How can we learn from these ve Blue Zones and take that into our communities?
NB: The big aha moment for me was never once did I meet somebody on my trips who said at age 50 they wanted to go on a diet and make it to 100. Longevity was never something that they pursued. Rather, it ensued because of their environment. We make about 300 health decisions every day that impact health, and most are involuntary. So, how do we set up an environment where that healthy choice is a little bit easier? Longevity ensues if most of what
you do is within a 20-mile radius of where you work and live. We focus on where you spend time: worksites, restaurants, grocery stores, schools for kids. They’re spending 900 hours a year in school, and we have evidence-based menus to work with these organizations, in which they can go in and set up environments that make a healthy choice easier. The big piece about it is, we’re seeing [an insurance] claims cost reduction. One place I worked with, a hospital system with 2,000 employees, saw a $26 million savings over a three-year period.
RR: That’s one way to motivate Americans. NB: Well, yeah. Link it back to the organizational goals. In another area, we reduced childhood obesity by 55 percent. So what’s the impact of that 20 years later on a community? The design is pro-movement, pro-walkability, pro-biking. Our parks are designed to bring people together around well-being activities. We look at policies around food systems. How are we creating better access, more portability no matter what your socioeconomic status is, and doing it in a way that meets the culture, because when it comes to food and diet, the culture of the Hamptons is different from the culture in Harlem.
RR: You were an honoree from CaringKind, for the Wellness and Longevity Leadership Award. Can you tell me a little bit about how your work with Blue Zones aligns with CaringKind, in regard to the prevention and understanding of Alzheimer’s?
NB: If you look at the things that are driving that disease, in some cases it is genetic, but in others it is controllable, with factors such as diet and exercise, stress reduction, social health. Are we engaged in the community? Do we have a sense of purpose? We’ve been talking with CaringKind about partnering with them on a project that supports the Blue Zones and the well-being of the overall community. They want to look at how we are developing programs for caregivers that create more support for them and their well-being.
RR: You mentioned that Ikaria is your favorite Blue Zone. Why is that?
NB: It’s a little bit rugged, overlooking the Mediterranean. The food there, what they cook, is inexpensive and delicious. Looking at the community, everybody comes together around well-being and health. Everybody supports one another. At the end of the day when you go to dinner, the whole community will show up, everyone from ditch workers to concert violinists. They get up and they share, play music and dance. bluezones.com; caringkindnyc.org
Fall leaves bring an invitation to step outdoors, along with a reminder to make e orts to improve health, such as eating seasonal foods and visiting a good integrative medicine physician for back-to-school checkups and preparation for flu season. Check out thepuristonline.com for local concierge medicine recommendations.
The Quiet Epidemic, screening at the 30th annual Hamptons International Film Festival, takes a serious look at Lyme disease. Purist spoke with co-directors Lindsay Keys and Winslow Crane-Murdoch and producer Chris Pennebaker Hegedus.
BY CRISTINA CUOMO
Cristina Cuomo:
The underlying theme of love is the miracle in this lm. Where the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention failed miserably with perpetuating lies about Lyme disease, as did many doctors, the love of a parent saves the life of his daughter from dying from Lyme, which so many have. What do you hope people who have never experienced the deadly rami cations of Lyme disease take away from this lm?
Chris Pennebaker Hegedus: There’s a saying among Lyme disease patients: ”You don’t get it until you get it,” meaning people don’t understand how debilitating and controversial Lyme disease is until they or someone they love gets sick. Our team receives daily messages from people around the world—stories of misdiagnosis, abandonment by the health care system and even friends and family, nancial ruin from endless out-of-pocket health care costs. This level of threat and suffering is unnecessary—it is the result of a massive public health failure that must be corrected. If people truly know what is at stake, Lyme disease advocacy will become one of their passions.
CC: Since you made the lm, have you discovered more doctors making advancements in Lyme treatments? Winslow Crane-Murdock: The biggest change since we began making this lm in 2015 is the amount of awareness of the threat Lyme disease poses. Unfortunately, we are still using the Lyme disease antibody test, which [can be] inaccurate in the rst four to six weeks, when it is most important to be treating your Lyme disease infection.
CC: Chris, you are a Hamptons resident and Lyme is rampant here. What was the impetus to make this lm?
CPH: I have lived in Sag Harbor for over 40 years. For half of that time, I was not aware of Lyme disease or
Each year, approximately 476,000 Americans are diagnosed with and treated for Lyme disease.
deer ticks. The Hamptons were less populated, so I rarely saw deer. Now deer roam the village streets, ticks are endemic and found on rodents and birds too. Five years ago, I was introduced to the lm’s directors, Lindsay and
Winslow. They both suffer from chronic Lyme disease and were looking for lmmaking advice. I was immediately interested because my stepdaughter was battling an array of mysterious symptoms and eventually was diagnosed with Lyme disease. By this time she was very sick, yet there was no medical help for her condition. Chronic Lyme disease is not recognized by the medical establishment. Shortly afterward, two other family members were unknowingly bitten by ticks. Each was prescribed a different antibiotic regimen, which underscores the issue that doctors need de nitive information concerning treatment.
CC: What do you suggest as a course of action small towns, hospitals and communities can do to spread the word without instilling the fear that, say, the COVID pandemic instilled?
Lindsay Keys: One way to provide hope is by simply educating each other about preventive measures. Ticks are small and hard to spot, but if you perform regular checks, wear repellent-treated clothing and address tick populations in your yard, you can reduce your risk of becoming sick—and if you are bitten, you can mail ticks to a lab for testing. Although the subject matter is sobering, the threat of ticks is a reality we’re all facing whether or not we’re talking about it, so let’s talk about it! You can take action today by signing up to host a screening of The Quiet Epidemic —we will provide panel discussion guides and credible Lyme resources—and/or sending a prewritten letter to Congress at www.thequietepidemic.com. See hamptons lmfestival.org for screening times.
The cultural conversation surrounding menopause is shifting away from shame and silence.
A personal inquiry into the deeper possibilities of the menopausal years.
BY AMELY GREEVEN
As a teen, the onset of my menstrual cycle was not discussed, let alone honored. No ceremony recognizing the rite of passage as I moved through what Chinese medicine calls the rst gateway of a woman’s life. When I moved through the second gateway, pregnancy, everything changed. Accompanied this time by other women—midwives, mentors and friends—I felt transformed, expanded and awakened. This made me yearn to move through the third gateway, menopause, the same way.
Though I’m in the right age group, I barely identify with the term “menopause.” It puts all the onus on the cessation of monthly bleeds, but that’s just one physical aspect of a metamorphosis that is a much larger and longer shift, multiple years in the making. Even if I did like the word, guidance into the greater, grander meaning would be hard to nd. Sure, menopause “management” and “treatment” is moving out of the old taboo- lled shadows at a clip these days—partly thanks to women taking full ownership of our hormonal health and partly because the demographic is so big, menopause care is primed to be the next frontier of the medical and wellness industry. But what if a woman’s not seeking to “manage” or “treat” herself—not yet, and hopefully, not ever? What if she wants to support a smooth trip through the gateway and fully be
with herself—embracing it, not resisting it?
The mainstream conversation still tends to treat menopause, and the perimenopausal years leading up to it, as a medical event, lled with things to monitor or x. (Kind of like pregnancy.) So I asked my alternative circle to help cast a new light. Women’s health acupuncturist Lauren Curtain recommends an attitude of curiosity about physical symptoms, asking how they may be signposts to places the body needs more support around stress, nutrition and sleep—“the ultimate adaptogen!”—rather than immediately calling them problems requiring drastic intervention. (Acupuncturists and herbalists who encourage gently caring for hormone balance throughout reproductive years and beyond can be great allies here.) The classical texts of Chinese medicine don’t even have a word for “menopause,” but rather describe the gradual emptying of the channels associated with jing and kidney essence in both women and men. It’s a natural, gradual process. And it holds within it many gifts.
Curtain explained, “In Daoism, this time is seen as the ‘second spring’ in a woman’s life. She is no longer giving out vital life force with her menstrual cycle and if she is a mother, she is likely past the time of intensely mothering small children. Instead of so much energy going outward,
her energy can shift and go within herself, and her wider community as the wise elder she is, if she so wishes.” Funny how this message doesn’t tend to get the lede in a youthobsessed culture.
Similarly in Ayurveda, a modality that I lean on in daily life, “This phase is all about quality,” says Vedic meditation expert Yashoda Devi Ma. “You shift into the vata stage of life. Vata dosha needs a lot of balancing”—practices that calm the nervous system are especially key here in the perimenopausal years—“yet the gift of vata is that it brings creativity, joy, enthusiasm, exibility, intuition and true vision.” She says the gift comes when you embrace your wisdom as your beauty. Spiritual mentor Siddhi Ellinghoven—one of the most striking and inspiring wise elders I know—concurs: “Menopause was a gateway to liberation for me. It was a time of shifting from competing with other women to embracing other women, and it was heaven to move into a new role.”
In archetypal terms, it’s often said a woman’s life has three phases: maiden, mother, crone. “Crone” actually comes from the root word “crown”—picture a crown chakra ablaze with light—but it still sounds a bit shocking if you’re only 50, so I like inserting a “queen” phase in there rst to sweeten the deal. My friend Ulrike Sara Talisea, a gifted womb healer and “soul midwife” who delves into the mysteries of the woman’s journey, encourages claiming this queenship fully. “Menopause is an initiation and a call to be true to yourself. The wisdom and the experiences of your life want to be honored and acknowledged and they are ready to be shared with others.” She sees the physical challenges that some experience as stemming partly from how willing they’ve been to express their full selves. From Ulrike’s more esoteric understanding, blood is the re element in the
Dr. Linda Lancaster’s advice for those entering menopause.
Renowned naturopath and homeopath Dr. Linda Lancaster taught me volumes about keeping balance when we worked on her book Harmonic Healing: Restore Your Vital Force for Lifelong Wellness Moving through the perimenopausal and menopausal phases smoothly
body, and the cessation of monthly bleeding means a woman keeps that powerful creative and sacred re within. “If you have struggled to have authentic, genuine, powerful, wild and sensual self-expression, that re gets distorted, and can express itself in things like hot ashes.” A linear-minded doctor might disagree, yet I like the subtler invitation here. “Menopause is calling you to connect more deeply with your essence, to release what no longer serves you, and to grieve parts of your life that you could not live fully or are coming to an end because something new is coming,” she explains. “It can be very challenging—when you have ignored your core truths they might knock at your door asking to be lived—and it can be very emotional, because the unknown is calling you.” But none of this is bad.
Ulrike’s reframing makes me reconsider the wakeful moments starting to stud my nights—technically a result of lower progesterone levels. Instead of tossing and turning in irritation, could I hear the whispers from my creative re, asking to be stoked and encouraged for the second half of life? Can I see my occasional hot ashes as a mirror of the stress I’m under—or even secret resentment of the workload causing the stress? Ulrike encourages harboring this possibility. “When you are in your true essence, living fully the life you’re meant to live, menopause can be gentle. You sit on your throne in a place of deep intimacy with yourself, and harvest the fruits of your life, and you become magical, and inspiring.” I recall Siddhi sharing, from her silver-haired position further up the path, “I can say wholeheartedly I have never felt better about myself than now. I wouldn’t trade this sense of contentment and peacefulness for anything!” That’s most certainly worthy of honoring. Amely Greeven is the co-author of Nine Golden Months: The Essential Art of Nurturing the Mother-To-Be.
is, she says, absolutely possible through a moderate and consistent lifestyle of care. “First, we need the liver and gallbladder working well to help ensure balanced, nourished hormones and enough bile to emulsify the fats that make hormones. Our modern environment, full of pollution, radiation and stress, makes the liver’s job more dif cult, so doing periodic liver cleansing programs involving diet and detoxifying baths as we describe in Harmonic Healing helps avoid excess heat, sleep problems and adrenal overdrive. It’s also important
to take good care of the thyroid throughout your life. A third subtle factor is developing purpose, knowing there is so much good work to be done in the world, even if your kids are grown or your role is changing shape. The endocrine system and chakra system are connected—feeling powerless or purposeless may show itself physically. When these things are in place, I’ve found we can handle most symptoms homeopathically with successful results, and women can easily educate themselves on the remedies they might need.”
Kegels help prevent pelvic floor dysfunction.
As cocktails swirled at a recent event for Mytheresa, the topic du jour wasn’t the latest Bottega Veneta bag or Valentino mule. The focus was on an area more intimate than even an Agent Provocateur thong would dare engage: the preservation of a woman’s pelvic oor.
“The ‘pelvic oor’ is the term used for the group of muscles that form a sling or hammock across the oor of the pelvis, which hold the pelvic organs (the vagina, uterus, cervix, bladder, urethra, intestines and rectum) in place so they can function correctly,” states Dr. Macrene Alexiades, a celebrity dermatologist and pioneer in the eld of women’s health. “Due to pregnancy and delivery and the loss of tissue structure during menopause, the pelvic oor can become weak.”
So, what to do about protecting the structure essential to a woman’s physical and mental well-being, offering her the sexual con dence and capacity to reach one of life’s greatest pleasures—the big O (orgasm)? “An area of active research in my Park Avenue clinic is HIFEM— high-intensity focused electromagnetic eld devices—to stimulate the pelvic muscles. Early results show potential for this modality to strengthen pelvic oor and return it to premenopausal function,” says Alexiades, who recently received the Melanie C. Grossman, MD, Award for Leadership, Mentorship and Advocacy for Women in Medical Science from the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery for her work in the eld. In addition to in-of ce procedures, Alexiades suggests enjoyable home treatments that don’t require an MD (unless you’re partnered with one). “I often say, ‘Use it or lose it!’ I have given presentations on the proven ef cacy of probe
on improving vaginal health, and this corresponds to the validity of continued intercourse preventing further deterioration. The increased stretch, stimulation and blood ow all help boost the vaginal tissues.”
According to Reform Physical Therapy founder Abby Bales, PT, DPT, CSCS, one of the most revered pelvic oor specialists in the country, “During menopause, estrogen becomes increasingly scarce in the body, and the effects on the musculoskeletal system are global. Unless women are participating in heavy weight training, muscle mass will be lost to age during and after menopause, including the muscles of the pelvic oor.” Her expert prescription to prevent pelvic oor dysfunction while improving the group of muscles responsible for that “squeeze-and-lift” sensation (otherwise known as a Kegel)? Empowering the pelvis. “My favorite exercise to start with is to stand with your back leaning against a wall and squeeze muscles around the rectum, then let go. This is that squeeze-and-lift combination that encompasses an ideal Kegel.”
Women have the uncanny ability to bring a baby into the world and acquire wisdom with each laugh line. To preserve, and perhaps improve, their pelvic oor as well as their sex drive as they age, women need to feel empowered to talk about and take ownership of the power of their pelvis. In the words of Cindy Barshop, founder of New York City’s VSPOT—the premier destination for intimate, transformative and medical vaginal healing treatments, “Although we have no trouble belting the Rolling Stones on the Long Island Expressway, no one—I repeat no one—wants to be singing ‘I can’t get no satisfaction’ in reference to their sex life.”
Surely you have seen the meme with smoking-hot Jennifer Lopez next to matronlyGolden Girl Rue McClanahan, with the caption: “Jennifer Lopez is 50 years old, which is the same age Rue McClanahan was when she began playing Blanche on The Golden Girls .”
While looking like JLo is not a realistic option for mere mortals, the meme (plus a big birthday at the beginning of the year) got me thinking about how our beliefs about aging affect how we actually age.
Many think of getting older as synonymous with decline—a progressive worsening of physical and cognitive functioning along with reduced quality of life. Studies show that this negative view is far from the truth. Contrary to the stereotypes that tell us it’s all downhill after 50, getting older is, in fact, associated with higher well-being and better psychosocial functioning. Most people become more responsible, more agreeable, and less neurotic with age. This is known as “the maturity principle.” Despite the stereotypes portrayed in the movie Grumpy Old Men , people tend to get nicer, more productive and to become greater contributors to society in their old age. We also get better at regulating our emotions, and experience fewer negative emotions and enjoy more positive ones. In other words, we are like ne wine, we get better with time.
The key is focusing on what age gives us, not what it takes away. People with more positive attitudes about growing old tend to live longer and healthier lives than those with negative thoughts about aging, according to research.
A study of nearly 14,000 adults over age 50, coauthored by experts at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, found that the people who had the highest satisfaction with aging had a 43 percent lower risk of dying from any cause over a four-year period compared with those who were the least satis ed. The study also found that people more satis ed with the aging process had a lower risk for conditions such as diabetes, stroke, cancer, and heart disease; had better cognitive functioning; were
more likely to engage in physical activity and less likely to have trouble sleeping; were less lonely and depressed; and were more optimistic, with a greater sense of purpose.
Harvard psychologist Ellen Langer explored the power of the link between mindsets and aging in her famous Counterclockwise study. In 1981, she bussed a group of elderly men in their 70s and 80s up to a New England hotel that was retro tted to look like a hotel would have looked more than 20 years earlier. It was as though they had stepped into a time capsule—the food, the magazines, the music, even the television programs were authentically 1959. The intention wasn’t to invoke nostalgia for the good old days; it was to recreate the good old days. The men were told to act as though it were 1959.
The results were astonishing. After only one week, the men were more physically t and exible. Hearing and memory improved. People who saw photos of them judged them to be younger. Perhaps most astonishing was nding that their ngers were longer: Because their arthritis had lessened, they were able to extend their ngers farther. Dr. Langer’s experiment literally turned back time.
A new book, Breaking the Age Code, by Becca Levy, furthers the argument about the link between aging and attitude. Levy found that the single most important factor in determining the longevity of participants in her research was mindset: “More important than gender, income, social background, loneliness or functional health was how people thought about and approached the idea of old age. Age beliefs, it turns out, can steal or add nearly eight years to your life. In other words, these beliefs don’t just live in our heads. For better or worse, those mental images that are the product of our cultural diets, whether it’s the shows we watch, the things we read, or the jokes we laugh at, become scripts we end up acting out.”
So thank you, JLo, for expanding our idea about what middle age and beyond can be. drsamanthaboardman.bulletin.com
How you think about aging impacts how you age. Contrary to popular belief, studies show it’s not all downhill after 50. BY DR. SAMANTHA BOARDMANDr. Boardman’s science-backed wellness guide.
Legendary theater director Robert Wilson created The Watermill Center over 30 years ago. Today, the cultural incubator is every bit as vital as the day it opened its doors—as is the man behind it, who at age 80 is as busy as ever.
BY RAY ROGERS
Ray Rogers: You’re on the road most of the year, so it’s nice to catch you here at The Watermill Center.
Robert Wilson: I travel a lot—for about 58 years I’ve been on the road. I try to spend as much time here as I can. As I get older, I just turned 80, I hope to spend more time out here in Water Mill. I also have a place in Manhattan, but I haven’t been there in a year.
RR: Do you consider this to be your home?
RW: Yeah, I do. I could’ve very easily lived in Paris, I was offered a very beautiful theater in Paris. And a couple years before that I had a similar offer in Hamburg. They were going
to give me what had been a crematorium to make into a cultural center. I thought about moving there, but I met Man Ray in the mid-’70s. Much to my surprise, I’d had a very big success in 1971, with a work called “Deafman Glance” which was seven hours long in silence. I never expected to have a career in the theater. It was a phenomenal success. I got to go to La Scala, the Berlin Opera, opera houses in Amsterdam and Rome... I found a very nice apartment in Paris and I thought maybe I would move there. And I met Man Ray shortly before he died; he said, “If you want to, you can have my studio.” But he said, “Bob, I advise you not to move to Paris, because I became an expatriate and
I always regretted that I did. I think you should stay in your homeland.” And somehow when he said that it just clicked.
RR: What was the impetus for The Watermill Center?
RW: I wanted to do what in some ways I couldn’t do in the U.S., here. My rst work was created [around] Raymond Andrews, an African American deaf mute boy [whom Wilson ended up adopting]—he’d never been to school, and he was silent—it was based on observations and drawings of the boy. Helping to shape and form the work was Daniel Stern, who was head of the department of psychology at Columbia University. He was a scientist, and he was doing studies of preverbal communications between mothers and babies, so he was fascinated by Raymond Andrews, who as far as we could tell knew no words. And this bond became very important in my life, as an artist working with a scientist, getting his viewpoint on the way Raymond thought.
And later, [the poet and painter] Christopher Knowles came to live with me. Chris wasn’t really appreciated or understood here, but in France…we performed in major theaters across Europe. Here, they wrote, Robert Wilson takes advantage of a brain-damaged child and puts him onstage. It was just the opposite. But at The Center it didn’t seem to be a problem. You could bring people that normally wouldn’t come together in a new center for creative thinking that could produce work.
I wanted to have an open-door policy here, so we could bring people from other nations to the U.S., as a creative center, creating new work [exploring] the history of man.
I think that’s important for a center for creative thinking, that we look to the past. It’s important that we support our community on Long Island, our forefathers in the Shinnecock Nation. They lived on this land, had this land. To make this community rich, it’s important that we are aware of what’s happening in Guatemala, in Vietnam, in Afghanistan... It’s a balance between supporting our local community and the community at large, supporting what man has done in the past with the balance of what we’re doing today with creation.
RR: In what ways has The Watermill Center impacted the community here on the East End and vice versa?
RW: Our communities need centers. When I was studying architecture, Sibyl Moholy-Nagy taught the history of architecture. She said, ‘Students, you have three minutes to design a city.’ I drew an apple and inside the apple I drew a crystal cube. [He sketches this out.] She said, ‘What is that?’ I said, ‘It’s a plan for a city.’ Communities need something like a crystal cube inside of the apple to re ect the universe, to re ect the world and the people.
It’s a place where music is performed and written, painters are painting, it’s a center of the city. I see this as a kind of center here on Long Island for creative thinking. You enter from the street, down here on Towd Road, there’s no gate, there’s no door. You can walk all the way through the building, we have an open-door policy. The Bible says, “Behold, I have set before you, an open door.”
RR: Your use of light has been a hallmark of what you do. Has the famed light of the Hamptons had any effect on your work?
RW: I think so. Last night, we were eating and I said to everyone, ‘Stop, look at the sky!’ It was incredible, the light. It’s very beautiful early in the morning here, and this room faces east, with the sunlight coming in among the sculptures. Each community has a special light. When I was a student and traveling through Europe, I went to Belgium, and I thought oh my god, this light. Each country has a special light. Greece has a special light. Paris has a special light; that’s why painters have gone there for centuries. But the light of Long Island—this long island along the ocean— is extraordinary.
RR: What effect did growing up in Texas as a gay boy have on how or why you create?
RW: Well, I knew I wanted to get away from the right-wing community. I grew up in a community where it was a sin to go to the theater—a theater was a house of ill repute. It was a sin if a woman wore pants, it was a sin to go to a movie. It was frowned upon if you walked down the street with a
Black man. It was very segregated. I knew I wanted to get away from that environment, so I came to New York, and it was very liberating, and I stayed here ever since. Alec [Wilson’s assistant] and I just went back to Waco, Texas.
RR: What was it like to be back?
RW: It was nice. It had been a long time! We are building an arts center. We had an exhibition. I might even design a park adjacent to it. The vegetation and the oak trees were so beautiful. We were there in the spring and the wild owers looked so beautiful along the highway.
RR: How has The Watermill Center grown over the course of the decades?
RW: This summer we had a young man who ran the summer program whose father had been here, and he came as a child. Now he’s 37. I hear all the time about people who were here for a program and met someone from a different country or a different lifestyle or a different occupation or interest, how they bonded and collaborated and worked together. I’m still ghting to keep it so it doesn’t get too big and institutionalized.
RR: When you started out, what did you think you’d be doing? You said it was a surprise to you that you ended up in the theater.
RW: I had no idea. When I was 21 I met Martha Graham. She said, “Mr. Wilson, what do you want to do in life?” I said, “Ms. Graham, I have no idea, I don’t do anything well.” She said, “Well, if you work long enough and hard enough, you’ll nd something!” That stuck with me. Nine times out of 10 maybe nothing works, but then something happens.
RR: What role do you see art and artists playing in today’s world?
RW: Art serves a unique function in society; it’s like re—it can destroy you or it can keep you warm. By looking at theater or music, you can bring people together, regardless of their political, social or economic backgrounds and for a short period of time you are able to share something. And politics will always divide men. Religion will always divide men. But art has the possibility of uniting men, and bringing people together. I think it’s a necessity in human nature to congregate.
RR: Purist has a focus on wellness. Do you have a meditation practice or something you do to keep you mentally healthy?
RW: We have a morning meeting where everyone gathers in the big room, and we sit together on the oor. For the rst 10 or 15 minutes, I don’t say anything; I just sit. Someone said a couple weeks ago, Are you meditating? I said, No, I’m just sitting. But we start the day quietly with no one talking. Then we organize the day and go about doing chores and things—who needs help with whatever projects they’re working on, we work together… Very often in the evening I’ll just stand there in the room and not say anything. They’ll ask me, what are you doing? And I’ll say, I want to listen to the land.
RW: I have a big project with Philip Glass and Lucinda Childs, based on the life of Stephen Hawking, that we’re creating and taking to Hamburg. After months in a wheelchair [due to a back injury], I’ll be in Berlin in physical therapy to get my strength back. For months I couldn’t walk. Now I’m walking with a cane, and I’m excited about that. I’m going to Lithuania to do a work there, and to Spain to make a work with nonprofessionals, with people from the streets. I’m doing a sound installation in Paris, and something in Weimar. All of that’s exciting to me.
RW: This old man is still kicking.
Iconic Modern Home, the East End’s premier full-service design firm, leads the way in optimizing contemporary living spaces for the life you live.
BY JULIA SZABOThe Year of Living Safely, 2020 made interior design a universal top priority. More than “where the heart is,” home conveyed that all-important rst impression via Zoom—and if we suffered a serious case of Zoom envy while sheltering in place, or didn’t like the way our homes appeared on-screen, we either spruced up existing digs or picked up and moved to new ones. That trend hasn’t slowed, so Iconic Modern Home, a full-service design rm in operation since 2016, has expanded on its already impeccable staging skills.
The demand continues for awe-inspiring outdoor spaces— what Iconic Modern Home calls “pool house extraordinaire,” reports Teresa Kratzman, president of the rm. “People still want everything from outdoor gyms to tennis areas to feel like home,” she says, “so we install indoor-outdoor carpeting, hang televisions outside, make sure there’s music and adequate lighting for evening Zoom calls.”
Now, Kratzman and her business partner, Geoffrey Walsky, Iconic Modern Home’s CEO and creative director, are cornering a new market: catering to their New York and Connecticut clientele who now seek to feather farther- ung nests. Whether the destination is Aspen, Chicago or Palm Beach, Iconic Modern Home rises to the challenge of getting homes move-in ready, with curated art and other thoughtful ourishes. Already, as be ts a national design authority, Iconic Modern
Home is exerting aesthetic in uence on the landscape of its newest market. “In Palm Beach,” says Kratzman, “we see a trend toward more modern, clean design.”
Kratzman continues, “Out of the top 10 transactions we did out East this year, three were basically providing our services to people who’d bought new homes. Some needed a reimagining, so we painted interiors and exteriors, updated bathrooms and kitchens, installed all new lighting.” Major holidays are no obstacle for this team: “We furnish and turn the key for them, so they are able to be in their new homes for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July.”
Upholstered pieces by the late, great, furniture designer Vladimir Kagan, a favorite of the Iconic Modern Home team, steal the show. Fans of traditionalist interiors are delighted with Walsky’s more classic plans, which accent design icons such as Adirondack chairs, while turning up the “modern” heat on functional details, such as re nishing oors and updating bathroom xtures. Houses with older lighting systems get a refresh thanks to LED-compliant xtures that illuminate with brighter, softer white light, says Kratzman. “People can take charge of their new homes the way they want, seamlessly.” 760 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill; 631.726.0503, iconicmodern.com
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A pair of classic homes with charm to spare, from the East End real estate market.
BY NANCY KANE“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall,” wrote F. Scott Fitzgerald in The Great Gatsby. While Gatsby was set on Long Island’s Gold Coast, the same could be said of the East End. And what better way of starting over than with a new home in the Hamptons?
Historic Springs has long been a desirable enclave, attracting artists and creatives with its quiet beauty and privacy. Sotheby International Realty’s Rylan Jacka has the listing of culinary great Pierre Franey’s former home— restored with entertaining in mind and every modern comfort for today’s discerning buyer. Set on nearly 3 acres with extensive ower and vegetable gardens, and a ock of heritage hens that will provide you with daily fresh eggs, the three-bedroom, three-bath home is located midway between the famous Springs General Store and Louse Point Beach.
A screened-in sunroom complete with wet bar and wine fridge bring the outside in and make the home perfect for entertaining. Lots of landscaped lawn and a heated gunite pool and outdoor shower complete the bucolic scene, while inside the kitchen, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances and
A finished attic with a view in East Hampton, and, left, a cozy screened-in sunroom in Springs.
marble countertops be t the former home of a top chef. 210 Old Stone Highway is asking $3,500,000.
Less than a block from East Hampton Village’s Main Beach, a multigenerational home offers seven bedrooms and six and-a-half baths. Built in the early 1900s, the 2002 restoration captures the classic aesthetic and charm of old East Hampton while offering all the modern conveniences. Billowing hydrangeas frame an old-fashioned front porch, while an open living room and dining room, both with wood-burning replaces, ow through French doors to a covered porch, picture perfect for alfresco dining. Secondoor bedrooms are spread across two wings, including a large primary suite with two bathrooms and a pair of walk-in closets. A nished attic can be used for recreation or as a spare of ce, and features views of Maidstone Club and the Atlantic Ocean. Mature landscaping surrounds a built-in barbecue and heated gunite pool. Mr. Lockwood— for whom this private lane is named—built this house for himself, one of only three on the lane. It’s listed with Martha Gundersen and Paul Brennan of Douglas Elliman and asking $12,900,000.
Visionary interior designer Kathy Kuo, founder of Kathy Kuo Home, celebrates autumn with a collection of elegant home accessories, beauty essentials and fashion must-haves.
“I love how this statement chandelier has a handmade sculptural quality.” Arteriors Tilda modern classic white wood iron frame chandelier, $2,535, Kathy Kuo Home, kathykuohome.com
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“As an entrepreneur in the design world, I’m drawn to pieces that blend form and function. My essentials all exude beauty, but are also crafted to serve a purpose—to me, that’s the de nition of design harmony.”
Now that summer is over, read on for tips to revitalize the skin postsun exposure, and turn back the clock on an aging complexion with treatments from Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank.
There seems to be an endless stream of devices and procedures to rejuvenate, restore and renew your most valuable asset: your face. Some ll, some paralyze, some tighten—it goes on and on. In the right hands, today’s arsenal of noninvasive solutions to gracefully aid in the aging process can keep you looking far better for far longer than ever before. A skillfully choreographed approach to looking and feeling your best is the reason that many ock to cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank’s New York practice. Because after all, it’s not the tools, but how you use them, that make all the difference.
hyperstimulate and improve basal muscle tone of the facial muscles along with improving overall skin thickness and structure,” explains Dr. Frank. “Four 20-minute sessions, spaced one week apart, are required to see full results.”
The revolutionary muscle-building technology of Emsculpt, typically used on the body, led to the creation of Emface.
As for the key bene ts, they can start to be seen and felt after one treatment, and fully after four treatments.
“After nishing the full course, long-term results with overall improvement of the structure of the face and skin quality are made,” says Dr. Frank. “Although results are longlasting, maintenance treatments are recommended and vary depending on one’s age and desired result.”
The latest tool in the quest for youth is a highly anticipated facial device called Emface, which painlessly restores facial architecture through the strengthening of facial muscles and improved skin thickness via electromagnetic and radiofrequency stimulation. Dr. Frank explains, “As years go by, there are several factors that lead to the appearance of aging. One of the most signi cant changes is the loss of muscular and fascial support to the skin of the face.” Dr. Frank continues: “Traditionally, facelifting surgery targets these muscles along with the excision of skin. With Emface technology, we are now able to make medically signi cant improvements in the baseline muscle tone that supports the face along with the more traditional collagen and elastin, building results traditionally found with synchronized radiofrequency energy.”
Emface almost sounds too good to be true, given that it’s painless, has no downtime and delivers bene ts to a wide range of patients. A treatment consists of adhesive electrodes being placed on various muscles of the face, along with a grounding pad placed on one’s back allowing radiofrequency energy to synchronize and optimize electrical stimulating pulses that are delivered to the speci c facial muscle groups. “Emface can clinically
The device works differently than any injectable in restoring facial structure and may minimize the need for injectables in the long term. “Both toxins and llers, although very effective, should have limited use so as not to give an arti cial look,” says Dr. Frank. “In addition, as we age, they can act with diminishing returns, as they counterintuitively weaken muscular structure and can actually stretch skin, leading to additional loss of elasticity,” continues Dr. Frank. “Emface works at the root of the aged face, stimulating baseline muscular structure and improving skin elasticity.”
Emface comes on the heels of the great success of Emsculpt, the rst device developed to build muscle in the name of body-sculpting. “Like the original Emsculpt technologies, we are able to realize the cosmetic improvements that come from clinically targeting various muscles of the body,” says Dr. Frank. “It was a desirable inevitability that the makers of Emsculpt would develop facial technology that rede nes the approach to improving facial structure. We are very proud at PFRANKMD to have been involved in the investigational development and rst release of this practice changing technology.” Emface is now available at select providers nationwide.
Could a new device that strengthens facial muscles be the next fountain of youth?
Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank weighs in.
Inside the revolutionary hair stylings of Southampton’s Revolve Hair with founder and master stylist Alicia M. Cook.
BY GABRIELLE ECHEVARRIETAAlicia M. Cook stands in front of the salon’s Oribe product wall.
The world has changed dramatically since the inception of Southampton’s Revolve Hair over a decade ago, challenging founder Alicia M. Cook to evolve in her philosophies and business. As salons across the country were forced to shut their doors during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cook exercised her creative muscles in new ways to keep Revolve’s loyal client base reassured and looking beautiful during lockdown. Within the rst few days of closing, the Revolve Hair team was creating and hand-delivering color kits to patrons, serving as a steadfast self-care resource for East Enders during tumultuous times. “I moved 90 percent of our inventory into my home, and made it my workshop,” says Cook. “When we were nally able to reopen our doors, I was taking clients 85 hours a week. It was intense, with demand bigger than ever, and without hitting ‘pause,’ Revolve had to transform.”
At its core, Revolve Hair is a destination where creativity and self-care merge. “We really hold space for people, making them feel like themselves again. This sentiment is what inspired the shift in Revolve’s internal culture,” says Cook.
Cultivating a positive environment and work-life balance is of major importance for the Revolve team, a
rarity in the demanding culture of the beauty industry. Cook believes this sets Revolve apart from many other salons and forms a progressive culture helping stylists ourish and elevate their artistic abilities. The capacity to adapt over the past few years combined with a new business model has spurred major growth for the highly soughtafter Southampton salon, boasting a year-round clientele booking several months ahead. The founder describes Revolve Hair as a community in itself saying, “Many of our clients know each other, connected by these different pockets in our local community, as well as a growing New York City base that we service throughout the year in a Chelsea studio.”
Most recently, Cook lent her sharp skills to Purist ’s Fall 2022 cover shoot with Naomi Watts, captured by East End-based photographer Sophie Elgort. Years of styling high-pro le clients in the bustling New York beauty scene allowed Cook to take the project in stride, creating a soft, chic look that complemented the day’s serene oceanfront setting. “The shoot was collaborative and fun,” says Cook. “It was a treat to spend the day absorbing the beauty of the location with a genuine and talented group of artists.” revolvehair.com
Holistic ways to manage tough menopause symptoms.
BY CRISTINA CUOMO
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“Moon Juice is always launching effective plant-based immuneboosting products to get your glow on—including the best glutathione powder for u season.” G Pack, $58, Moon Juice, moonjuice.com
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“Chantecaille’s face mask smooths out the ne lines overnight, and the hibiscus is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.” Hibiscus smoothing mask, $92, Chantecaille, chantecaille.com
“I can’t say enough about this botanical- and vitamin-packed hair formulation. It helps as hormones change through the cycles of menopause, with ingredients for whole-body health like saw palmetto fruit, biotin and iodine from organic kelp.” Women’s Balance, $79 per month, Nutrafol, nutrafol.com
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“Aging gracefully is a state of mind, but here are some of my favorite products to keep you con dent.”With Naomi Watts, founder and chief creative o cer of the new holistic product line Stripes.
BY NANCY KANE
Founded in the 17th century, the site of the oldest inn established in America, Canoe Place—named for a portage once used in the spot by the Shinnecock Nation for the transport of their canoes from bay to bay—has seen generations celebrate in its grand ballroom, clandestine political meetings take place in its tavern, rumrunners use the waterways during Prohibition to create a speakeasy, and years later, revelers dance until dawn during its incarnation as a multiroom, live music venue and nightclub.
Beloved by locals and glitterati alike, Canoe Place was a gathering spot for the local community and a playground for a glamorous and eclectic set—think Desi and Lucy, Presidents Theodore and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Albert Einstein, and Babe Ruth—everyone came
to Canoe Place Inn. Now, they’re coming once again.
The quaint hamlet of Hampton Bays—an area with more waterfront and protected beaches than any other area in the Hamptons—is an undiscovered gem. The newly restored Canoe Place Inn & Cottages’ 20 thoughtfully designed, charming guest rooms and suites and ve guest cottages serve as a dramatic centerpiece to the village, eight minutes away from Southampton and less than 90 miles from Manhattan.
The look has the feel of Old World grandeur with a fresh attitude and the understated warmth of a chic, classic Hamptons home. Bright botanical wallpaper, claw-foot bathtubs and original gas-burning replaces in the rooms pair perfectly with hunter green-and-white striped awnings
Canoe Place Inn & Cottages gets revamped and refreshed for a new generation.Matthew Williams Cozy, rustic accommodations at Canoe Place Inn
on balconies and the expansive outdoor terrace. There’s also an alfresco extension of Good Ground Tavern, a regionally inspired restaurant and bar serving a seasonal menu; many dishes are made with bounty from Relais & Châteaux Chef Ülfet Ralph’s organic garden.
ONDA Beauty Spa, founded by Naomi Watts and open to guests and the public, is like a little slice of heaven (the relaxation room is covered in playful striped wallpaper, creating the feel of a tented garden pavilion). Try a signature Ultimate Lift Facial, Total Wellness Massage or Body Bliss Treatment, and pick up a fabulous face oil from a selection of curated, clean products. Furthering the hotel’s dedication to sustainability, Francisco Costa’s clean beauty brand, Costa Brazil, marks the brand’s rst foray into hospitality as the exclusive in-room bathroom amenities.
The Grand Ballroom, pavilion and rotunda recall the hotel’s history of memorable events, reinvented with stateof-the-art technology and creature comforts. Local and international artists including Yoan Capote and Tony Tasset grace the walls of public spaces; Doug Aitken’s massive masterpiece, “When I Was Alive,” with inspiring words in shades of blue by Adolfo Bioy Casares, hangs over the front desk; a Jeffrey Gibson piece pays homage to the Shinnecock tribe. canoeplace.com
Luann de Lesseps, The Real Housewives of New York City star, launches Fosé, a nonalcoholic rosé, while taking her acclaimed cabaret show around the globe.
BY CRISTINA CUOMO
CRISTINA CUOMO: Why did you decide to launch a nonalcoholic rosé, Countess Luann’s Fosé Rosé?
LUANN DE LESSEPS: During the pandemic my daughter Victoria and I weren’t drinking, and so we couldn’t nd anything on the market that we really liked. We wanted to make something that was more elevated, instead of ordering a sparkling water or a Diet Coke. There is such a stigma around drinking. I wanted to take that stigma away and have something made in a beautiful bottle that could sit with other rosés at a party, and you could be drinking right along with everybody else and feel like you’re included. So, we worked with Kin Euphorics, a company that makes nonalcoholic beverages with adaptogens and all kinds of beautiful ingredients that make you feel good, to come up with the perfect juice.
CC: What does wellness mean to you?
LDL: I do yoga and live a healthy lifestyle. Fosé is a part of that. Eating a Mediterranean diet. Nice baths and walking in Central Park, or on the beach in the Hamptons. Meditation. After I meditate, I’m a happier person.
CC: What did you love about being a reality TV star?
LDL: I grew up in a big family, and that prepared me for the Housewives . The journey has been an incredible one. We never thought in the very beginning that this would become a pop culture phenomenon. I have gotten to do so many great things on the show—such as sing with Natalie Cole, who was a fan of the show. We went to Morocco, we’ve been to London. I’ve worked for the homeless on the show, the American Cancer Society, for the Fortune Society helping people who have been formerly incarcerated get back on their feet. It’s a tremendous platform to promote whatever you want to promote. I would say the good parts totally outweigh
the bad. We did the ultimate girls’ trip recenty. where the casts from Beverly Hills, Jersey, New York and Atlanta were put together. We talked about being vulnerable to people who judge us, and how dif cult it can be, especially with raising a family in the limelight.
CC: How’s your love life now?
LDL: I’ve been married and divorced twice on the show. I was married to Alex, and after the second season or so I ended up getting divorced. Then I found love again and married Tom [D’Agostino], and then I divorced Tom. He ended up being a bastard, but I’m a hopeless romantic.
CC: What’s it like having a spotlight on you while you’re going through these emotional life changes?
LDL: It’s dif cult, and at the same time after being on the show for so long, you develop more of a thick skin. I try to keep my personal life separate from the show. To keep your sanity, you have to put yourself and your family rst. And the show is my job.
CC: Out of the TV show, several new careers evolved— winemaker and cabaret star. That’s so wonderful.
LDL: Years ago, a really old friend of mine said, “Luann, you love to sing for your friends. You love to tell jokes and you love to host parties. You should be doing cabaret.” My show is like being in my living room. You come and visit, just sit down and enjoy the ride. I think people love the show because they love my resilience and they love the fact that no matter how down I’ve been, I can rise to the cabaret stage. When you do the things you love, I think things fall into place. Life is about being interested in things, because that’s what makes you interesting. I didn’t know my cabaret would work. I took a big chance, and I put myself out there on stage and it wasn’t easy, but it paid off. No guts, no glory. drinkfose.com
DR. LARISA GAITOUR: Certified Functional Medicine Physician. Dr. Gaitour holds Medical Doctor (MD) and Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degrees, practicing a personalized root cause approach to the whole body using leading edge functional medicine lab testing, education, lifestyle management, and vibrational transformation to help build the foundation for true health and wellness.
DR. TIA TRIVISONNO: Naturopathic Physician and Licensed Acupuncturist. Dr. Trivisonno holds a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, a master of sciences in Chinese medicine, and has extensive training in biologic and Ayurvedic medicine. She is one of the most educated and sought after practitioners, and President of the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians (NYANP).
DR. GERRY CURATOLA: Internationally renowned Biologic, Restorative, and Cosmetic Dentist. Dr. Curatola, established Rejuvenation Health as one of the
the United States merging biologic dentistry, naturopathic medicine and cutting-edge wellness therapies
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In conversation with Amy Holmwood, founder of Origen Holistic Spirits, a botanicalinfused vodka adding a shot of wellness to the cocktail scene. BY CRISTINA CUOMO
Origen Holistic Spirits’ sustainably made vodka includes green tea leaf extract, which protects the liver from cell damage.
CRISTINA CUOMO: Your story is so interesting. You were in nance for 25 years, then after a debilitating bout with Lyme disease you pivoted into the health and wellness space. Now you’ve created the rst scienti cally validated biohacking vodka packed with phytonutrients that activate certain genetic chemistries to make the digestive process smoother and better, so you can actually drink alcohol and not go crazy. It’s amazing and it works. I did not have a hangover the next day after I tried it. And the brand uses an artisanal distillation process. What is artisanal distillation?
AMY HOLMWOOD: Artisanal distillation looks at organic ways of growing and sourcing ingredients. It’s made using water ltered with reverse osmosis, which provides the best water for organic distillation, which is more sustainable, and our distillery is using 100 percent windpowered energy. It’s distilled 18 times and paddle-stirred. Then, all of those spent grains and any of the leftover plant compounds added to the vodka are recycled for pig farming and composting. We work with the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve in Maryland, which is one of the largest in the country, at a beautiful distillery called McClintock Distilling Company led by Braeden Bumpers.
CC: So it’s sustainable to the core. A lot of people count calories when they drink. This particular spirit has zero sugar. What does that mean in terms of calories?
AH: There’s no added sugar, and no additives other than the plant extracts, plus the alcohol, which is made from organic, gluten-free, white Italian wheat. No arti cial avors, no sugar, no arti cial colors, no GMOs, no additives
and less than 100 calories per serving. Essentially, all alcohol is gluten free. The distillation process takes everything out.
CC: What do the ingredients do?
AH: You have the artichoke leaf, which is a thistle, and very good for liver health. We’re using the leaves of the plant and those are grown primarily in the Loire Valley of France.
Next is elderberry extract, which boosts the immune system, ramps up antioxidants within the body and activates genes. We also use juice from American muscadine grapes, which grow like weeds in the South, but it’s really God’s superfood. Muscadine grapes are packed with resveratrol, and are what gives Origen a rose-gold hue. The most important ingredient, green tea leaf extract, helps protect the liver from cell damage. I really recommend consuming some green tea every day. It’s a game changer for anti-aging and longevity.
CC: So much garbage goes in through the liver and this enables it to detox out of the liver, correct?
AH: Some people say that vodka is a toxin, and I hear that. But what we’ve done is slow down the alcohol metabolism to a place where those ingredients are going to help reduce free radicals throughout the process of metabolism, so you don’t have as much cell damage.
CC: You can get Origen online in 31 states. Is it in stores?
AH: It is. We are in several high-end liquor stores in Los Angeles, New York City and the Hamptons. And you can order direct to your home in 31 states. Use code PURIST10 for 10% off online purchases at origenvodka.com.
Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson, pictured here in her faux fur stole with one of the 11 peacocks she and her husband have raised on their Tudor Oak Farm in Barrington, Illinois, touts the importance of self-love, and encourages us to turn the compassion we extend toward others inward to boost self-confidence.
Break the cycle of eating to soothe, and eat to heal.
Of all the lifestyle changes that can improve health, what you eat is one of the most powerful and foundational. When people ask me what one thing they should do rst to start living a healthier and more vibrant life, I always suggest starting with food. It’s something you have quite a lot of control over, even if it doesn’t always feel that way. Only you can decide what foods you will choose to eat. Recognizing and acting on this is an empowering way to start taking care of your health.
BY DR. STACIE J. STEPHENSONFatty sh and seafood: The omega-3 fatty acids in fatty sh, with their brain-boosting EPA and DHA, help to grow more brain cells, improve brain cell communication and reduce brain in ammation. Studies have shown that people who are de cient in omega-3s are more prone to depression, attention de cit-hyperactivity disorder and bipolar disorder.
But what about mental health? The interesting thing about mental health is that it is in uenced by both your psychology and your physiology. What you eat can in uence how well your brain works, and that impacts your mood and mental health. But mental health issues like depression and anxiety can also make it more dif cult to eat well. When you’re feeling down or anxious, you may have a harder time making smart nutritional choices.
Build your resilience against free radicals with a diet chock-full of leafy greens.
Leafy greens: Romaine lettuce, spinach, kale, chard, arugula and even broccoli are among the most nutritious of vegetables, and some research suggests that the chlorophyll they contain can improve the body’s resistance to in ammation-producing oxidative stress. Their vitamin K, vitamin E, vitamin C, folate, beta-carotene, magnesium and lutein may also help to boost brain health and could help calm anxiety, as well as potentially help to prevent cognitive decline later in life.
People who struggle with depression, anxiety, brain fog, memory concerns, concentration problems, attention issues or panic disorders may gravitate toward comfort foods to self-soothe or as a distraction, or may think that quick- x “remedies” like alcohol, caffeine, energy drinks, sugar or junk food make them feel better. But these foods are exactly the foods that can exacerbate brain problems and mental health issues over time. The calm or energized feeling from these foods is short-lived, and ultimately makes things worse. In fact, alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fried foods have all been shown to worsen stress, depression, and anxiety. These are my “avoid” foods, especially for people working on shoring up their mental health!
So what can you eat to support your own mental health? Most importantly, load up on fresh vegetables and fruits—a diet rich in produce has been shown to improve mental health.
Here are a few more of my favorite brain-supportive foods:
Blueberries and raspberries: The vitamins and antioxidants in these fruits are proven brain boosters, improving cognitive function, reducing in ammation and enhancing neuroplasticity, which could make your brain more resilient and better able to handle stressors.
Legumes: Lentils, black beans, split peas, white beans and edamame contain microbiome-soothing ber as well as folate, which is necessary for the body to produce mood-regulating hormones like serotonin and dopamine.
Of course, you can’t completely x complex health issues, including mental health issues, with food alone. However, understanding the in uence of food on your mental health can help you break the cycle of habitually eating to soothe so you can start eating to heal. Foods that improve brain health and ease stress can support your other mental efforts by giving you the energy and nutrients your body needs to function properly, so you might have an easier time doing other supportive things like exercising, getting outside, connecting with caring friends or getting to a therapy session. vibrantdoc.com
Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson, bestselling author of Vibrant: A Groundbreaking Program to Get Energized, Own Your Health, and Glow, speaks with Purist Editor-in-Chief Cristina Cuomo about how self-compassion is essential to well-being.
Courtesy of Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson Give yourself the gift of at least 10 to 15 minutes a day for yourself.
CRISTINA CUOMO: You’ve recently added “mother” to your many roles—integrative medicine doctor, clinical nutritionist, author of Vibrant, CEO of your own health and wellness media empire, VibrantDoc. You know a thing or two about self-care and how important that is. As a new mom, how are you balancing it all? The better word is “juggling.”
DR. STACIE J. STEPHENSON: The better word is juggling. If you’re 22 and have a couple of kids, I think you just make it through on energy. I don’t know about waiting a little bit later in life for babies. I’m happy I did it, a million percent. I nd that it’s draining and exhilarating, too. One thing I’ve learned is that their energy gives me energy. So, 10 or 15 minutes of focused, non-task-oriented baby time sel shly energizes me.
CC: You’re probably giving your brain a rest.
SJS: I think so. That’s the positive side. The draining side is, it’s just a huge life change, which every parent knows. You think about them rst instead of taking care of yourself. So how do we shift that paradigm? Where are you not feeding yourself? Maybe you’re doing great on your diet and great on your vitamins, but you’re slipping on your exercise, or you’re slipping on your meditation. Or you’re so into the newest meditation book that you let other things slip.
CC: Finding that reserve of energy is really critical. What is one thing you prioritize every day, no matter how busy you get?
SJS: Water. Just so simple. And then I think another one is, giving yourself time that’s only for you. It may be 10 minutes. But you’ve got to start to nd that 10 or 15 minutes only for yourself and no one else. At least give yourself that gift every single day.
CC: So self-care is not sel sh. A lot of people think that, especially women and mothers who are multitasking. Self-care is an essential part of our ability to give back. It’s important to check in regularly: Did I eat today? Did I have enough water? Am I doing these things that I’m supposed to be doing, to create an internal reserve of resources—emotional and spiritual? Give yourself 15 minutes every day to learn something. Learn it in the health category if you can. Learn something about your body. The more you know, the more empowered you are as a woman. And that’s really key.
SJS: You will be surprised how resilient your body can
be, if you give it the chance. Other ladies might enjoy 99 percent of their time being in the nurturing and caretaking space. It’s not for me. I’ve got to have some intellectual absorption as well.
CC: A lot of people think if you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything. But that’s not true, of course. People might have health issues, but they’re rich in family and friends, and love and passion, and curiosity and intellect.
SJS: I agree with you. Health is critical, but it is a continuum, an evolution. There are countless human beings vibrantly living with substantial health challenges. I think that’s awesome because the pain is in the wanting, the desiring of that which you really cannot have in the time frame or the way that you think. It reminds me of the lters with Instagram. There’s an instantaneous change of a human being, from green eyes to blue eyes. You can’t have that in reality. You could undergo all kinds of health changes, you can get cosmetic surgery and do all kinds of insane things, but it still takes time. You’re never going to get that effect as quickly as you do with a lter. The same with your health. You can’t lter your health. It’s a continual work in progress, and you should enjoy it.
CC: What is the role of humor in all this? With people you’re working with, with your friends, with your family?
SJS: The science says that humor is an elixir. They don’t use that term elixir, but consistently over and over again, humor is not only a psychic release, but there also is a release of neurotransmitters, dopamine being one of them.
CC: How important is delegating?
SJS: Huge. I see it with women a lot. We get in our silos, and you want to be everything to everyone. We talked yesterday about letting others help you instead of always just being the helper.
CC: Do you nd that as a mother you’re doing more than ever, on a professional level?
SJS: Yes, I think I got an extra rush of energy in my professional life, which I did not expect. I really thought I would downshift, but I’ve had absolutely no slowdown of staying on target with projects. It doesn’t mean things are perfect, but I thought I would want to prune vision and it’s gone the other way, where I have more vision and will take on more.
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Gateway for Cancer Research presents the fifth annual Vino con Stelle on October 28 and the annual Cures Gala on November 12, fundraising events supporting Phase I and II cancer clinical trials for cancer patients worldwide.
Founded in 1991, Gateway for Cancer Research is guided by one clear vision: to shape a world in which a cancer diagnosis is no longer feared. Led by Richard J Stephenson and co-chaired by functional medicine specialist Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson, Gateway harnesses the passionate ingenuity of the medical research community to help patients overcome diagnoses. This month, Gateway invites its most dedicated supporters to experience the fth annual Vino con Stelle,
which serves as both a celebration of life and a call to action to fund promising research initiatives that have the potential to transform cancer care.
Hosted on October 28 at The Phoenix Theatre Company (1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix), this private, invite-only event will showcase rare wines paired with world-class cuisine curated by Iron Chef winner and local restaurateur, Chef Mark Tarbell, offering attendees an unmatched philanthropic and
The night heats up at 2021’s Vino con Stelle.
culinary experience. A dynamic lineup of live entertainment is soon to be announced, with past years performers supporting the organization including Josh Groban, Ruben Studdard and Vonzell Solomon.
In addition to collecting funds for cutting-edge research initiatives, the event serves as a vibrant celebration of Gateway’s greatest milestones. As of 2022, the organization has funded over 195 clinical trials, with each vetted through a targeted selection process. Ninety-nine cents of every dollar Gateway receives goes directly toward Phase I and Phase II cancer clinical trials, which are grossly underfunded, yet early-phase trials have been shown to have the greatest patient impact in conquering cancer. Through these strategic initiatives, Gateway helps advocate for the needs of cancer patients, allowing them to feel better and live longer.
The organization will also hold an additional fundraiser, the annual Cures Gala, on November 12 at Tudor Oaks in Barrington Hills, Illinois.
“Cancer research and treatment is a cause near and dear to my heart, and has been since I lost my mother to cancer at far too young an age,” says Richard J Stephenson. “I truly believe that, had Gateway existed when my mother embarked upon her battle, she would not have died when she
did. My hope is that this organization has offered support and optimism to the over 9,000 patients involved in our supported studies since Gateway was founded 30 years ago, and can help families avoid the loss that my family experienced.”
As of 2022, Gateway for Cancer Research has funded over 195 trials. Ninety-nine cents of every dollar received goes to early-phase clinical trials.Purchase tickets and tables at gatewaycr.org/vino/ and gatewaycr.org/curesgala/ Richard J Stephenson and Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson with Nobel Peace Prize winner Siddhartha Mukherjee Wellness party favors created by Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson’s Vibrantdoc platform.
“Storytelling is kind of my business. It can create change, and the tide absolutely needs to change.”
—Naomi Watts
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The Oscar-nominated actress and beauty mogul Naomi Watts revolutionizes menopause with Stripes, a new holistic brand offering science-backed products, in-depth education and an active community. Purist photographed the stunner at her new sea-viewing home in Montauk.
BY CRISTINA CUOMO • PHOTOGRAPHY BY SOPHIE ELGORT
Cristina Cuomo: So tell me about Stripes. Naomi Watts: It’s a brand to support menopausal women through this time, which has otherwise been known as a lonely and scary experience. As I entered into menopause, which was earlier than most, I found myself ailing, unable to get the right treatment from doctors, and with no community whatsoever. I really didn’t have much information, and certainly no preparation for it at all. It can happen very, very close to just after having children. In fact, the word menopause was mentioned to me before I had children, and it was indicated that it was possibly related to why I was having a hard time getting pregnant. So it de nitely put the fear of God in me, and I sort of spiraled. It got to the point where I felt like this shouldn’t be the case. How many women are going into menopause? Half the population, and nearly everyone will feel its effects, in a direct or indirect way. And so, why has this conversation been left out of the women’s health discussion? As you know, I’ve had connections to the beauty space for a while, having been a co-founder of ONDA Beauty, and such, had my hands on, or access to, so many different brands over the years. I wanted to create a brand that was aspirational, that made women feel like they had community support. Education and the products are the third piece of the line.
CC: Why do you think traditionally the topic of menopause has been something people just haven’t talked about? NW: That has something to do with the patriarchal system. All of medicine is behind when it comes to women and research. Thankfully, the internet has created a place where women can be their own best advocates. Now we’re able to come together as a community, take agency and at least be able to ask doctors the right questions. If they try to fob you off with antidepressants and “There, there,” that’s not OK. Find yourself another provider.
CC: What made you decide to shine a light on this particular life cycle, over others?
NW: Well, rstly, because it’s where I’m at. I see it as another extension of storytelling, and that’s kind of my business anyway. Storytelling can create change, and the tide absolutely needs to change. Let’s normalize this conversation.
CC: Your Meno Show on Instagram made me laugh so hard but also cry—migraines, anxiety, UTIs, insomnia, digestive problems, dryness, hot ashes, itchy skin, night sweats, depression, waking, hair loss, lack of libido. So much to look forward to.
NW: I know, but hopefully the humor eases the doom and gloom. Enough so that it engages those who are not there yet, and hopefully gets them to pay enough attention and
get a little prepared.
CC: Does Stripes help relieve any of those symptoms of menopause?
NW: Hydration is the key thing that we’re addressing. Through estrogen depletion, you lose hydration. We’ve created a patent pending [formula] that pairs two important ingredients to address dehydration issues, in hair products, face products, body products and vaginal support. We also are coming out with supplements. The aim is to create a one-stop shop. But we’re not selling HRT (hormone replacement therapy); I would love it if we could! HRT is also something that we plan to help move the conversation forward with better research. Media got ahead of science, and so women were told not to be on HRT. There’s new research on that being developed as we speak, and plenty of conversations around it. We want to share all of the knowledge that is current and up to date.
CC: What’s the hardest thing about aging?
NW: Knowing what you lost and that you didn’t know how to appreciate it at the time. But there’s an upside; you learn how to be kinder to yourself. Yes, I catch myself in the mirror, but I can also accept it, because the truth is I feel better in my skin and body now than I did in my 20s. I had many more insecurities back then. Constantly comparing myself to others. Now I do that less. I’m much more forgiving and patient with myself.
CC: What’s the most fun thing about aging?
NW: Having long-lasting friendships that represent great history, and watching your kids grow into great human beings with their own personalities and capabilities. That’s exciting. Knowing that you can recover from mistakes or failings or putting yourself out on the line.
CC: There’s a spotlight on menopause right now in the beauty product industry. Why do you think it took us so long to get here?
NW: Generations of women coping in silence—it’s enough already! We educate fth graders about puberty; it’s just missing the bookend, the adult version of puberty. That message, that piece needs to be in the classroom so that people know how the story begins and ends.
CC: I don’t think most women realize there are three stages of menopause. Perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause.
NW: What also people don’t realize is that now that we’re living longer, we may be spending 40 percent to 50 percent of our life menopausal.
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“This time of life should be unapologetic; our cumulative experiences should make us feel wiser... We should be able to feel emboldened, empowered and proud. Like we’ve earned our stripes.”
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Fashion styling by Jared Depriest Gilbert Hair by Alicia M. Cook of Revolve Hair Makeup by Campbell Ritchie, using all Chantecaille products
CC: So your products support all those stages?
NW: We’re just at the beginning. We’re coming out with 12 products, and right now we have two hair products: a scalp serum and a mask. The plan is to grow our community and hear from them. Listen to their stories, and see what we need. Because as I said, it’s not one size ts all. Everyone’s experiencing and being hit with it in different ways.
CC: What’s in the name Stripes?
NW: This time of life should be unapologetic; our cumulative experiences should make us feel wiser. I wanted a name that felt aspirational and also captured how much we’ve gone through as women by this point; we should be able to feel emboldened, empowered and proud. Like we’ve earned our stripes.
CC: Between ONDA Beauty, which you just sold, and Stripes, you’ve really transitioned into a businesswoman, and you’re working harder than ever on your acting. How do you balance being an entrepreneur and a talent working for yourself and working for others?
NW: There are times—particularly this week and probably the next few weeks—that I don’t feel that balance, because of those two things, plus my kids going back to school. It’s de nitely a big juggle, and I’m promoting two movies as well. I feel like there’s not enough hours in the day to get everything done, but it just sometimes goes like that, where everything is happening all at once. We’re launching in October because it’s World Menopause Month, so there’s a lot going on right now. But I love my day job. I will never give it up.
CC: What’s your daily beauty regimen?
NW: I look at my phone and start the day with Wordle. I’m obsessed with Wordle. And then I get the kids out the door. I like to exercise—strength training, using weights. I drink plenty of coffee, and probably a green juice or a smoothie of some kind, and then get my day started. I don’t cleanse much in the morning unless I’ve worked out, and then I’ll use a serum and a face cream. Stripes has a serum called The Power Move, which has two fantastic ingredients, squalane and ectoine, to create really strong hydration. I’ll always put sunscreen on before I go out.
CC: Do you have a mantra that you live by?
NW: Breathe. Don’t sweat the small stuff. The oldest clichés in the book, but they sometimes just work.
CC: What inspires you?
NW: Women who are willing to tell the truth.
CC: What’s the best advice from a mom of two teenagers?
NW: This too shall pass. Not to keep bringing it back to menopause, but it’s interesting that we know so much about the hormonal changes of teenagers. We’re so compassionate and so forgiving of all of the door slamming, eye-rolling and sassiness. Yet when women go through that uctuation, there’s just no empathy or understanding, because there’s been no education and no conversation about it. Actually, the woman just turns in on herself and feels like she’s losing her mind. But no, it’s the body that is doing strange and different things. Hormones can be so disruptive.
CC: So true and so important. You have a lot on your plate, and I think part of evolving as a human being, as a woman, is to constantly challenge yourself. You have a new series, The Watcher, with Bobby Cannavale, out in October. Can you tell me a little bit about that?
NW: Working on The Watcher was fantastic. It’s a whodunit, a fun ride for the audience and a fantastic cast that includes Jennifer Coolidge, Mia Farrow, all kinds of people.
CC: How did you like doing a miniseries?
NW: It was really fun. I’m about to start another one, about [Truman Capote’s coterie of glamorous women he called his] “swans.”
CC: You’re playing socialite Babe Paley, a great American icon. How do you prepare for a real-life character?
NW: I’ve done a few by now. Like you said, she’s iconic, but I haven’t as yet been able to access any live footage, so the speaking and behavior might be all up to me. I’m just at the beginning of my deep research dive.
CC: And then you have Goodnight Mommy, a horror lm, coming up. From The Ring to Goodnight Mommy —what attracts you to the horror genre?
NW: I’m de nitely fascinated with fear and moving through it, and I think audiences seem to identify with fear and all of the emotions that it brings up.
CC: Last question about menopause. You’ve set out on a mission to reframe this time of life. What’s the best advice you can give to women going through it?
NW: Own it, embrace it, come together with your group of friends and share your story, your pain points. Laugh through it. Humor is one of the greatest ways to defuse pain. Trust that on the other side, it really does get better. There is dignity and grace. If we start talking, not only do we make it better for ourselves, but we’re going to make it easier on the younger generation.
The 2022 Hamptons International Film Festival poster is a cropped section of artist Stanley Whitney’s 2014 painting “Rare Bird.”
For its 30th anniversary, the Hamptons International Film Festival expands to a full 10 days, from October 7 to 16. On the following pages, find the details on the incredible range of star-studded films and exclusive screenings and talks at this year’s festival. And look to hamptonsfilmfest.org for more film titles from the World Cinema and Short Films categories, and screening schedules.
Following the Roe v. Wade reversal, Phyllis Nagy’s Call Jane is a rallying cry for change.
BY JULIA SZABOAmid the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade reversal comes a movie milestone that’s at once balm for disheartened feminists, and a wake-up call to action. Unspooling like bittersweet medicine, Call Jane —the new lm from director Phyllis Nagy (Mrs. Harris)—is a ne example of cinema’s power to bring history alive.
Premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and now receiving its East Coast premiere at HIFF, Call Jane was shot in 23 days, the fastest Nagy has ever worked. It tells the compelling, true story of Chicago’s Jane Collective (aka the Abortion Counseling Service of Women’s Liberation), an underground service that operated from 1965 to 1973, providing abortions when doing so was a felony offense in most of the United States.
The lm ends on a seemingly upbeat note, with smiles all around as the Jane Collective disbands following the Supreme Court’s landmark 1973 decision af rming a woman’s right to an abortion. “It’s really not a happy ending,” says Nagy, who deliberately designed the nale—in a rst for a period narrative lm based on actual events—to turn those smiles upside down. “What I hope is that people understand the import, the joy of having achieved something by working together collectively to get a good, safe result for women who needed or just wanted abortions. But then you understand how depressing it is, really, that after 50 years we are going backward in time.”
Call Jane features transporting performances, notably those of Sigourney Weaver as Jane’s fearless founder, Wunmi Mosaku as her outspoken, Black Panther conscience, and Elizabeth Banks as Joy, a Tricia Nixon-esque young housewife who awakens only after she’s denied a “therapeutic termination” of her pregnancy, despite the diagnosis that carrying her baby to term risks ending her own life.
Joy sits in at the hospital conference table as chainsmoking medical doctors discuss her case, referring to her in the third person despite her presence and protests of “I’m here.” In short order, Joy becomes a Jane client, nds fellowship with the other members of the Collective, morphs into an activist and graduates to becoming so dedicated to helping other women through the procedure that, nally, she learns to perform it herself.
“This is not a movie about abortion,” Nagy explains. “What I mean is that it seeks in every way to normalize a procedure which has been demonized by all parties— but is, and has been for thousands of years, a part of women’s health care. Abortion needs to be normalized; in a profound way, it is helping women stay healthy and is doing no harm. It’s part of keeping people well, and I think there’s a real argument to be made for taking this procedure away from the melodramatics of politics, and people who do not want to look at the science of it.” See hamptons lmfest.org for screening times.
Fast & Furious star Jordana Brewster explores the power of slowing down in Who Invited Charlie?, a COVID-era comedy.
BY JULIA SZABOOne highlight of this year’s Hamptons International Film Festival is the world premiere of a locally shot movie bound to resonate globally: Xavier Manrique’s Who Invited Charlie? Originally titled Charlie in the Pandemic , this endearing indie with an all-star cast (including a lovely Dylan Penn) follows one New York family of three as they navigate those unforgettable events of early 2020 in New York City. Fleeing Manhattan for the Hamptons, the trio must cope with an added stressor: the ambush appearance of a self-invited houseguest (Adam Pally as a bathrobe-clad, fridge-raiding refugee from the city).
“Shooting the kitchen scene with Adam, I kept cracking up!” admits his co-star and co-executive producer, Jordana Brewster. Playing a harried wife and mom, the Brazilian-American beauty surprises her Fast and Furious fan base by assuming a novel driving position: the passenger seat. She doesn’t take the wheel even once in this entire lm—and yet, for her rst producing credit, Brewster was very much in charge.
“I loved the idea phase, affecting the character and script, writing notes, building the story—that was all very, very fun. It was great working with [screenwriter] Nick Schutt; we’ve known each other since we were kids.” Soon, moviegoers may expect even more behind-thescenes input from Brewster, a Yale English major and alum of numerous screenwriting and ction classes.
“It’s really liberating when you’re shooting an indie lm and everyone does it out of love—not for the paycheck, but because they love the script so much,” she says. “There’s a different energy: Everyone wanted to make the best movie they could. The chemistry was really good, very collaborative, almost like summer camp, but in the dead of winter. We wanted to shoot before Thanksgiving, but ended up going right before Christmas—ahead of the new coronavirus strain, before everyone was about to
Jordana Brewster co-produced Who Invited Charlie?, in which she plays a harried mother.
shut down again.”
Brewster spoke with Purist just days after emerging from the honeymoon following her early September wedding. The lavish event, chronicled in Vogue , took place near the couple’s beloved part-time home base, Montecito, California, where Brewster and her new husband opted to celebrate in place with a postnuptial staycation.
Home is also the location of Who Invited Charlie? which has shades of Boudu Saved from Drowning , Jean Renoir’s cynical 1932 satire that’s the basis of Down and Out in Beverly Hills . In a life-af rming twist on the darkly comic tale, writer Schutt has Charlie the disrupter turn out to be way more than a bloated burden: He becomes a benevolent mentor gure for the entire family.
Charlie manages to extract upbeat comedy from its premise: The movie family, headed for a smashup, rediscovers meaningful togetherness by sheltering in place with an imperfect stranger. “It’s sad that it takes something horri c like a pandemic to slow us down,” says Brewster, 42, who shifts with ease between comedy and heartache.
Mindful of the health bene ts of slowing down, Brewster makes room for meditation and “me time” in her busy schedule as mom to two young boys.
“Our location was extra special,” Brewster recalls of the four-week shoot in Manhattan and Wainscott. “Here we were, lming on the baseball eld where I used to play every Sunday, and on the beach where we had Mondaynight picnics. It felt like coming full circle. The pandemic forced a lot of us to reassess what was happening in our lives,” she concludes. “Is this the way I want to be living? Hopefully this lm is a sweet reminder: ‘Hey, let’s not forget what we learned while going through all that. Let’s not lose what we gained by slowing down.’” See hamptons lmfest.org for screening times.
BY REGINA WEINREICH
Today’s Disney ed Times Square may be family fare, a lure to tourists, but in the 1960s, New York City’s theater district was a milieu for outliers, vagrants, druggies, sex workers and homosexuals, a squalid setting for John Schlesinger’s groundbreaking 1969 Midnight Cowboy. In her innovative latest documentary, Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy, her fourth to be screened at the HIFF, Nancy Buirski examines the lm’s moment.
Recently back from lm festivals in Venice and Telluride, Buirski observed, “Everyone had seen Midnight Cowboy and had been changed by its compassion, its tenderness, its message that everyone can be loved.” Adapted by screenwriter Waldo Salt from a 1965 novel by James Leo Herlihy, the lm has a documentary feel, complete with a Warhol Factory party scene. At center, two oddballs become unlikely friends: Joe Buck (Jon Voight in a breakout role), a baby-faced dishwasher from rural Texas who wants to make it big hustling rich, city women, meets con man and petty thief Ratso Rizzo (Dustin Hoffman proving he could perform a darker role coming off the huge success of The Graduate). His loping gait memorable, Ratso demands to be seen. Crossing a crowded street, he bangs on a cab’s hood: “I’m walking here.”
Evocative clips become a springboard from which Buirski teases out themes of economic disparity, sexuality and violence. The lone cowboy image informs a
discussion of the 1964 Goldwater/Johnson presidential election and homoerotic notions of masculinity in the Vietnam War era. Especially good is critic J. Hoberman on the innovative lmmaking of that time.
Reputed to be the only X-rated lm to win the Best Picture Oscar, Midnight Cowboy ’s few sex scenes are mostly gay, and re ective of the ’60s, they are potentially violent. A teen played by Bob Balaban goes down on Joe Buck in a public lavatory, and cannot pay him. Speaking over 50 years later, the actor opines, today such a lm could not be green-lit. But as director Brian De Palma describes that heyday for young lmmakers, Hollywood was looking to sell tickets, which was liberating for creatives like Schlesinger, attuned to the zeitgeist. The Sound of Music wasn’t cutting it. Younger audiences were rebelling, breaking rules in real life, and wanted much more from art than what was conventional.
Buirski had invited culture critic Luc Sante to be in the lm. Serendipitously, Luc was gender transitioning to Lucy, and in the documentary offers much to the conversation about gender. “When you make a lm, you never know where it will take you,” Buirski said. “Gender rede nition— that’s the new frontier.”
Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy screens at this year’s Hamptons International Film Festival. See hamptons lmfest.org for times.
In a new documentary, director Nancy Buirski explores the legacy of the iconic film.John Voight as Joe Buck in Midnight Cowboy
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In this elegant reimagining of Akira Kurosawa’s beloved classic IKIRU, BAFTA Award® winner Bill Nighy delivers a remarkable performance as Mr. Williams, a dedicated civil servant living in post-World War II London who receives an earth-shattering diagnosis, forcing him to take stock of his lonely existence. In the hopes of answering life’s most important questions, he sets out on a series of adventures, determined to find some fulfillment before time runs out. Magnificently scripted by Kazuo Ishiguro (Nobel Prize-winning author of TheRemainsoftheDay and Never Let Me Go), and exquisitely helmed by Oliver Hermanus, LIVING is the story of an ordinary man who, at the eleventh hour, makes a supreme e ort to turn his life into something wonderful. A Sony Pictures Classics release.
DIRECTOR Oliver Hermanus
Aimee Lou Wood Alex Sharp Tom Burke
THE SON is a searing portrait of today’s mental health crisis, as viewed through the lens of a fractured American family. Seventeen-year-old Nicholas (Zen McGrath) is struggling to cope after his parents’ divorce, leaving his mother Kate (Laura Dern) and father Peter (Hugh Jackman) at a loss. Although Peter tries to provide for his son in ways his own father (Anthony Hopkins) never did, he fails to see what’s right in front of him. With career-defining performances and razor-sharp storytelling, acclaimed novelist and playwright Florian Zeller (THE FATHER) crafts the second installment of his planned trilogy with authenticity and compassion. A Sony Pictures Classics release.
DIRECTOR: Florian Zeller
SCREENWRITERS: Florian Zeller, Christopher Hampton
PRODUCERS: Joanna Laurie, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Florian Zeller, Christophe Spadone
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Hugh Jackman CAST: Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern, Vanessa Kirby, Zen McGrath, Anthony Hopkins
NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA, 2022, 104 MINUTES, ENGLISH
Adapted from Miriam Toews’ acclaimed novel of the same name, Academy Award®-nominated writerdirector Sarah Polley’s (AWAY FROM HER, STORIES WE TELL) latest considers the cloistered lives of a group of women residing in an isolated, religious colony. When their spirituality is shaken by the discovery of widespread sexual abuse within their Mennonite community, they clandestinely gather to try and reconcile their devout faith with their growing desire for justice. Featuring sensational performances from Frances McDormand, Claire Foy, Rooney Mara, Jessie Buckley and Judith Ivey, WOMEN TALKING is a triumphant tale of faith, sovereignty and the responsibility we have to ourselves and others. A United Artists release.
DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Sarah Polley
PRODUCERS: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Frances McDormand
CAST: Claire Foy, Rooney Mara, Jessie Buckley, Judith Ivey, Ben Whishaw, Frances McDormand
With a canon of fearlessly satirical underground classics including PUTNEY SWOPE and GREASER’S PALACE, visionary American director Robert Downey Sr. set the standard for comedic counterculture cinema in the ’60s and ’70s. In collaboration with both Downey and his son—celebrated actor Robert Downey Jr.—award-winning documentarian Chris Smith (AMERICAN MOVIE, FYRE: THE GREATEST PARTY THAT NEVER HAPPENED, and executive producer of TigerKing) crafts a loving portrait of the pioneering indie filmmaker in the final years of his life. Shot in textured black-and-white, and featuring intimate interviews from loved ones, SR. is a tender—and fittingly irreverent—tribute to the beloved artist, friend and father.
DIRECTOR Chris Smith
In a 1920s fictitious town o the coast of west Ireland, Colm (Brendan Gleeson) abruptly ends his lifelong friendship with Padraic (Colin Farrell) without an explanation. Unable to accept it, Padraic goes to great lengths to get their relationship back on track. When his attempts are met with hostility, the situation escalates, with shocking consequences for everyone involved. Farrell, Gleeson and Academy Award®-winning director Martin McDonagh (THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE OF EBBING, MISSOURI; IN BRUGES) reunite for THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, a wild, riotous tale full of McDonagh’s signature blend of poignant interpersonal drama and explosive dark comedy. A Searchlight Pictures release.
DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Martin McDonagh PRODUCERS: Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin, Martin McDonagh CAST: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, Barry Keoghan
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Chicago, 1968. The ordinary life of suburban housewife Joy (Elizabeth Banks, delivering a career-best performance), is turned upside down when her unexpected pregnancy leads to a life-threatening condition. With the all-male medical establishment unwilling to intervene, Joy turns to the clandestine network of women known as the “Janes,” for urgent, life-saving healthcare. Skillfully helmed by Phyllis Nagy (Academy Award®-nominated screenwriter of CAROL), and inspired by the true, covert activism of the Jane Collective— whose underground abortions saved the lives of thousands of women in the late ’60s—CALL JANE is a powerful and timely tale of resistance and resilience in the fight for bodily autonomy. A Roadside Attractions release.
SCREENWRITERS: Hayley Schore, Roshan Sethi PRODUCERS: Robbie Brenner, David Wulf, Kevin McKeon, Lee Broda, Claude Amadeo, Michael D’Alto CAST: Elizabeth Banks, Sigourney Weaver, Chris Messina, Kate Mara, Wunmi Mosaku, Cory Michael Smith
U.S. PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA, 2022, 138 MINUTES, ENGLISH/KOREAN
Based on the bestselling book by Adam Makos, J.D. Dillard’s awe-inspiring new feature is an aerial war epic inspired by the real-life stories of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. The first African American pilot to graduate from Navy training, Jesse Brown (Jonathan Majors, DA 5 BLOODS) faces racist hostility in a recently desegregated military. In the face of great danger and uncertainty, he forms a deep bond with fellow aviator Tom Hundner (Glen Powell, TOP GUN: MAVERICK). With outstanding performances and jaw-dropping cinematography, DEVOTION is an unforgettable tale of friendship and courage. A Sony Pictures Entertainment release.
DIRECTOR: J.D. Dillard SCREENWRITERS: Jake Crane, Jonathan A. H. Stewart PRODUCERS: Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill, Trent Luckinbill
CAST: Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell, Christina Jackson, Thomas Sadoski, Joe Jonas
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Academy Award® nominee Sam Mendes (1917) celebrates the magic of cinema in this poignant story of human perseverance. In 1980s Britain, Hilary (Academy Award® winner Olivia Colman) works at a small seaside cinema, struggling to tolerate her unpleasant manager (Academy Award® winner Colin Firth) as she wades through her monotonous routine. When Hilary forms an unlikely bond with an enthusiastic new employee (BAFTA® winner Micheal Ward), the pair use movies and each other’s company to escape the darkness in their own lives. Arrestingly shot by Roger Deakins and featuring magnetic performances from Colman and Ward, EMPIRE OF LIGHT o ers a cinematic antidote to a hostile world. A Searchlight Pictures release.
DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Sam Mendes
PRODUCERS: Pippa Harris, Sam Mendes
CAST: Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Colin Firth, Toby Jones, Tom Brooke, Tanya Moodie, Hannah Onslow, Crystal Clarke
In 1950s Britain, police o cer Tom (Harry Styles) and schoolteacher Marion (Emma Corrin, The Crown) fall into a picture-perfect relationship, but when Tom meets charming museum curator Patrick (David Dawson), the three form a dangerous love triangle at a time when homosexuality was illegal. Years later, Tom (now played by Linus Roache), Marion (Gina McKee) and Patrick (Rupert Everett) each search for ways to heal the wounds of the past. Director Michael Grandage helms this heartwrenching, visually stunning adaptation of the award-winning novel of the same name, illuminating the quiet joys and painful consequences of queer life obscured by history, with integrity, honesty and empathy. An Amazon Prime Video release.
DIRECTOR: Michael Grandage SCREENWRITER: Ron Nyswaner
PRODUCERS: Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Robbie Rogers, Cora Palfrey, Philip Herd
CAST: Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, David Dawson, Rupert Everett, Gina McKee, Linus Roache
EAST COAST PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA, 2022, 95 MINUTES, ENGLISH
ROSALINE is a fresh and comedic twist on Shakespeare’s classic love story “Romeo & Juliet,” told from the perspective of Juliet’s cousin Rosaline (Kaitlyn Dever, “Dopesick,” HIFF 10 Actors to Watch 2014), who also happens to be Romeo’s recent love interest. Heartbroken when Romeo (Kyle Allen) meets Juliet (Isabela Merced) and begins to pursue her, Rosaline schemes to foil the famous romance and win back her guy. Directed by Karen Maine (screenwriter, OBVIOUS CHILD) and based on the novel When You Were Mine by Rebecca Serle, this romantic comedy features sharply funny performances by Bradley Whitford and Minne Driver, delivering a clever update to a timeless story. A Hulu release.
DIRECTOR: Karen Maine
SCREENWRITERS: Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber
PRODUCERS: Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen, Dan Levine
CAST: Kaitlyn Dever, Minnie Driver, Bradley Whitford, Isabela Merced, Kyle Allen, Sean Teale
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HIFF alum Peter Hedges (WHAT’S EATING GILBERT GRAPE?, BEN IS BACK) returns with an imaginative and moving snapshot of the tumult of the COVID-19 pandemic’s early days. Resourcefully shot on iPhones and laptops, Hedges crafts an intimate look into the lives of 24 characters navigating a new, uncertain world. Against the backdrops of lockdowns, Black Lives Matter and the looming 2020 election, the film explores the necessity of human connection, love and the ability to find empathy in a fraught, untenable time. Featuring an all-star cast—including Elaine May in her first film role in 21 years—THE SAME STORM is a unique and hopeful story that celebrates art’s ability to connect us all. A Juno Films release.
PRODUCERS: Dianne Dreyer, Elizabeth Cuthrell, David Urrutia
CAST: Sandra Oh, Mary-Louise Parker, Elaine May, Moses Ingram, Raúl Castillo, Noma Dumezweni
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In 2017, New York Times journalists Jodi Kantor (Zoe Kazan, THE BIG SICK) and Megan Twohey (Carey Mulligan, PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN) brought Harvey Weinstein’s decades-long alleged behavior of harassment and assault to the surface. Facing obstacles at every turn, their courageous investigation uncovered systemic abuse and collusion throughout the film industry, and provided a platform for women to speak their truths. Directed by Emmy® winner Maria Schrader (“Unorthodox”), SHE SAID honors the heroic reporting of one of the most important stories in a generation—one that helped propel the #MeToo movement, shattered decades of silence around the subject of sexual assault in Hollywood, and altered American culture forever. A Universal Pictures release.
SCREENWRITER: Rebecca Lenkiewicz
PRODUCERS: Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Megan Ellison, Sue Naegle
CAST: Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan, Patricia Clarkson, Andre Braugher, Jennifer Ehle
Mississippi, 1955. While in town visiting some cousins, 14-year-old Emmett Till (Jalyn Hall) is kidnapped and lynched after he is wrongfully accused of harassing a white woman (Haley Bennett). Facing an establishment unwilling to hold her son’s murderers accountable for their unimaginable brutality, Emmett’s devastated mother, Mamie Till Mobley (Danielle Deadwyler), channels her indescribable grief into a relentless pursuit of justice—her fearless activism an instrumental contribution to the civil rights movement. Featuring astonishing performances from its flawless cast and powerful direction from HIFF alum Chinonye Chukwu (CLEMENCY), TILL showcases the universal power of one mother’s ability to change the world. A United Artists release.
SCREENWRITERS: Michael Reilly, Keith Beauchamp, Chinonye Chukwu PRODUCERS: Keith Beauchamp, Barbara Broccoli, Whoopi Goldberg, Thomas Levine, Michael Reilly, Frederick Zollo CAST: Danielle Deadwyler, Jalyn Hall, Frankie Faison, Haley Bennett, Whoopi Goldberg
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EAST COAST PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA, 2022, 117 MINUTES, ENGLISH
Academy Award® nominee Darren Aronofsky (BLACK SWAN, THE WRESTLER) returns to the festival with the story of Charlie (Brendan Fraser, in a career-defining comeback performance), an online English teacher confined to his home due to his severe obesity. When his health issues escalate, he reconnects with his long-estranged teenage daughter Ellie (Sadie Sink, ‘Stranger Things’) in an attempt to rejoin the world that rejected him. Based on the award-winning play by Samuel D. Hunter, who also adapted the screenplay, THE WHALE is a gritty yet compassionate story that draws self-acceptance and redemption out of darkness and shame. An A24 release.
SCREENWRITER: Samuel D. Hunter
PRODUCERS: Jeremy Dawson, Ari Handel, Darren Aronofsky CAST: Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, Samantha Morton
WORLD PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA, 2022, 101 MINUTES, ENGLISH
March 2020. With COVID-19 on the rise in NYC, self-centered hedge fund manager Phil Schreiber (Reid Scott, ‘Veep’) escapes to the Hamptons with his wife Rosie (Jordana Brewster, THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS) and son Max (Peter Dager) to ride out the lockdown. Their fraught situation is worsened by the unexpected arrival of Phil’s pot-smoking, bloody mary-swilling former college roommate, Charlie (Adam Pally, ‘Happy Endings’). Armed with untold secrets from Phil’s murky past, Charlie inserts himself into their bubble and quickly makes himself at home. A darkly funny tale of family and friendship, Xavier Manrique’s WHO INVITED CHARLIE? hilariously chronicles the quarantine experience with humor and humanity. Also listed in Views From Long Island.
SCREENWRITER: Nicholas Schutt
PRODUCERS: Jason Dubin, Reid Scott, Nicholas Schutt, Xavier Manrique CAST: Adam Pally, Jordana Brewster, Reid Scott, Peter Dager, Xosha Roquemore, Dylan Penn
U.S. PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, UKRAINE/UK/USA, 2022, 114 MINUTES, UKRAINIAN/RUSSIAN
Academy Award® nominee Evgeny Afineevsky (WINTER ON FIRE) received widespread acclaim at the Venice Film Festival for his latest feature, a gripping, urgent record of the war in Ukraine and the resilience of its people. Holding an unflinching gaze upon the violence perpetrated against the Ukrainian civilians whose lives have been upended by Russia’s invasion, Afineevsky deftly contextualizes on-the-ground events within the region’s larger geopolitical history. Constructed primarily through moving interviews with survivors and harrowing firsthand footage, FREEDOM ON FIRE gives voice to the people of Ukraine as their democracy undergoes an existential assault.
Narrator: Helen Mirren
DIRECTOR: Evgeny Afineevsky
PRODUCERS: Evgeny Afineevsky, Will Znidaric, Ted Hope, Galyna Sadomtseva-Nabaranchuk, Shahida Tulaganova, Inna Goncharova
NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA, 2021, 108 MINUTES, FRENCH
Marie Cissé’s (Babetida Sadjo) quiet life working as a chef in a French countryside retirement home is shattered when she recognizes Father Patrick (Souléymane Sy Savané), a charming visiting priest, from her home village in Cameroon. As his arrival unearths a harrowing ordeal she had buried in her past, Marie must decide how to confront him. Featuring powerful standout performances by Sadjo and Savané, OUR FATHER THE DEVIL skillfully grapples with questions of trauma, guilt and revenge that embody the struggle to heal. Ellie Foumbi’s gripping directorial debut won the Audience Award at the Tribeca Film Festival.
DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Ellie Foumbi
PRODUCERS: Ellie Foumbi, Joseph Mastantuono
CAST: Babetida Sadjo, Souléymane Sy Savané, Jennifer Tchiakpe, Franck Saurel, Martine Amisse
Acclaimed filmmaker and HIFF alum Ricki Stern (JOAN RIVERS: A PIECE OF WORK) delivers an unfiltered look inside the mind of Tania Joya, the former “first lady” of ISIS who spent 12 years married to the highest-ranking American in ISIS, John Georgelas. From a working-class Bangladeshi family in Britain, Tania’s desire for purpose and belonging drew her to Islamic extremism following 9/11. When John’s devotion took them to Syria during that country’s civil war, Tania was faced with an impossible decision. A RADICAL LIFE o ers unique insight into her journey of blind devotion, false promises and misguided idealism. A Warner Bros/Discovery+ release.
DIRECTOR: Ricki Stern
PRODUCERS: Ricki Stern, Lisa Kalikow
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EAST COAST PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2022, 94 MINUTES, ENGLISH/DARI/PASHTO
Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® winner Matthew Heineman’s (CARTEL LAND, THE FIRST WAVE) newest work captures the final nine months of America’s 20-year war in Afghanistan from multiple perspectives: one of the last U.S. Special Forces units deployed there; a young Afghan general and his corps fighting to defend their homeland against all odds; and the civilians desperately attempting to flee as the country collapses and the Taliban take over. From rarely seen operational control rooms to the front lines of battle to the chaotic Kabul airport during the final U.S. withdrawal, RETROGRADE o ers a cinematic and historic window into the end of America’s longest war, and the costs endured for those most intimately involved. A National Geographic Documentary Films release.
DIRECTOR: Matthew Heineman
PRODUCERS: Matthew Heineman, Caitlin McNally
U.S. PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, UK, 2022, 134 MINUTES, ENGLISH/ ARABIC
Based on a true story, renowned director Sally El Hosaini’s electric new feature THE SWIMMERS is a deeply moving exploration of Europe’s refugee crisis, the bonds of family and the resilience needed to pursue one’s dreams. Set in the midst of the Syrian Civil War, star swimmers Yusra and Sara Mardini (real-life sisters Manal and Nathalie Issa) must flee their war-torn home in a desperate attempt to train in Germany for the 2016 Rio Olympics. As asylum seekers, they face monumental obstacles together, traveling across oceans and borders as they contend with their di erences while trying to stay true to themselves. A Netflix release.
DIRECTOR: Sally El Hosaini
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SCREENWRITERS: Jack Thorne, Sally El Hosaini
PRODUCERS: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Tim Cole, Ali Jaafar
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Stephen Daldry CAST: Manal Issa, Nathalie Issa, Matthias Schweighöfer, Ahmed Malek
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DIRECTOR: SARAH MCCARTHY
Russian activist Anastasia Shevchenko was arrested and detained under house for speaking out against the government, with devastating personal consequences. As Anastasia and her family travel across Russia by train, she comes to grips with her loss and what it means to fight for freedom.
DIRECTORS: CYNTHIA WADE, SHARON LIESE
A peek into the country’s largest American flag and flagpole manufacturer, where refugees and immigrants who have risked everything to come to the USA, alongside their Midwestern co-workers, stitch and sew 5 million American flags a year.
After 25 years of service, U.S. Marine Mac McKinney returns home to Indiana full of rage, determined to continue his fight for his country. When he meets the community at his local mosque, his destructive plans take an unexpected turn.
NEW YORK PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY SHORT, RUSSIA/USA, 2022, 26 MINUTES, RUSSIAN
NEW YORK PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY SHORT, USA, 2022, 35 MINUTES, ENGLISH
DOCUMENTARY SHORT, USA, 2021, 30 MINUTES, ENGLISH
In the mid-1980s, when abuse insidiously took hold in the lives of three women, a small grassroots group of locals tapped into the good will of the local Rotary Club and the town of East Hampton to establish a shelter called The Retreat, which opened in 1992. Director Markie Hancock uncovers a narrative of survival and empowerment as she retraces the improbable beginnings of The Retreat and its mission to provide safety, shelter and support to victims of domestic violence. A story of resilience, hope and inspiration in the face of fraught times, THE POWER OF COMMUNITY is a moving and empathetic testament to a lifesaving local institution.
DIRECTOR: Markie Hancock PRODUCERS: Kathryn Gregorio, Kim Nichols, Vanessa Petruccelli
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After su ering mysterious, debilitating symptoms for years, 11-year-old Julia receives a controversial diagnosis of chronic Lyme disease, an illness dismissed by many. Gaslit by doctors and insurance companies at nearly every turn, Julia and her father are left with no choice but to take desperate action—thrusting their family into the middle of a contentious debate dating back nearly 50 years. A disturbing investigation reveals a paper trail of suppressed scientific research on why ticks—and the diseases they carry—have been allowed to quietly spread around the world. A powerful indictment of institutional corruption, Lindsay Keys and Winslow Crane-Murdoch’s THE QUIET EPIDEMIC is a tribute to those working tirelessly to uncover the truth and find a solution.
DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITERS: Lindsay Keys, Winslow Crane-Murdoch PRODUCERS: Daria Lombroso, Lindsay Keys, Chris Hegedus
WORLD PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA, 2022, 101 MINUTES, ENGLISH
March 2020. With COVID-19 on the rise in NYC, self-centered hedge fund manager Phil Schreiber (Reid Scott, “Veep”) escapes to the Hamptons with his wife, Rosie (Jordana Brewster, THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS), and son, Max (Peter Dager), to ride out the lockdown. Their fraught situation is worsened by the unexpected arrival of Phil’s pot-smoking, bloody mary-swilling former college roommate, Charlie (Adam Pally, ‘Happy Endings’). Armed with untold secrets from Phil’s murky past, Charlie inserts himself into their bubble and quickly makes himself at home. A darkly funny tale of family and friendship, Xavier Manrique’s WHO INVITED CHARLIE? hilariously chronicles the quarantine experience with humor and humanity. Also screening in Spotlight.
DIRECTOR: Xavier Manrique
SCREENWRITER: Nicholas Schutt
PRODUCERS: Jason Dubin, Reid Scott, Nicholas Schutt, Xavier Manrique CAST: Adam Pally, Jordana Brewster, Reid Scott, Peter Dager, Xosha Roquemore, Dylan Penn
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NARRATIVE FEATURE, FRANCE/GERMANY/CHILE/USA, 2022, 93 MINUTES, SPANISH
Francisca Alegría’s striking feature debut is a lyrical eco-fable of family, renewal and resurrection. Polluted with the industrial waste of a nearby factory, the toxic waters of the Cruces River in southern Chile have become inhospitable to the surrounding local wildlife. Yet among the floating bodies of lifeless fish, the longdead Magdalena (Mía Maestro, FRIDA, THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES) inexplicably rises to the surface and returns to her family’s dairy farm. Mysterious and meditative, THE COW WHO SANG A SONG INTO THE FUTURE skillfully connects long ignored alarms of impending environmental devastation to one family’s need to address intergenerational traumas. A Kino Lorber release.
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DIRECTOR: Francisca Alegría
SCREENWRITERS: Francisca Alegría, Fernanda Urrejola, Manuela Infante PRODUCERS: Tom Dercourt, Alejandra García CAST: Leonor Varela, Mía Maestro, Alfredo Castro, Marcial Tagle, Enzo Ferrada
U.S. PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, GERMANY, 2022, 87 MINUTES, ENGLISH/HAUSA
Esteemed New German Cinema luminary and Academy Award® winner Volker Schlöndor ’s (THE TIN DRUM) first documentary follows renowned Australian agronomist Tony Rinaudo as he works with farmers across the Sahel region of Africa to implement his innovative reforestation technique. Together, Rinaudo and local leaders heal the areas damaged by destructive agricultural practices implemented under European colonialism, restoring not only the soil, but also the dignity and hope of the people that rely on the land. Delivering refreshing optimism in the face of an ecological crisis, THE FOREST MAKER is a testament to the ability of empathy and collaboration to uplift communities and revitalize our natural world.
DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Volker Schlöndor PRODUCERS: Volker Schlöndor , Thomas Kufus, Kornelia Themen
U.S. PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, CANADA, 2022, 96 MINUTES, ENGLISH
Following a devastating diagnosis of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Bay Area groundskeeper Dewayne “Lee” Johnson began to question if his terminal illness was rooted in his exposure to Roundup, a popular herbicide widely used by agricultural workers, landscapers and suburban homeowners. When the World Health Organization determined that the product is likely carcinogenic to humans and harmful to our ecosystems, Johnson became the unlikely face of a fierce legal battle to hold agrochemical giant Monsanto accountable for its negligence and corruption. Deftly contextualizing Johnson’s personal journey within the larger global environmental crisis, celebrated documentarian Jennifer Baichwal incisively examines our society’s fraught relationship with the natural world in this thrilling David vs. Goliath fight for justice.
DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Jennifer Baichwal PRODUCERS: Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Geralyn Dreyfous
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For decades, Muslim brothers Saud and Nadeem have tirelessly devoted their lives to the quixotic e ort of protecting black kites—majestic birds of prey that are essential to the ecosystem and have been falling from New Delhi’s darkening skies at alarming rates. Amid pervasive environmental toxicity and social turbulence, the brothers spend day and night caring for these creatures in their makeshift avian basement hospital. Winner of the Documentary Grand Jury Prize at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, ALL THAT BREATHES is a mesmerizing chronicle of interspecies coexistence amid an ever-shifting social and environmental landscape. A Sideshow/Janus Films release. Also screens in Documentary Competition.
DIRECTOR: Shaunak Sen
PRODUCERS: Teddy Leifer, Aman Mann, Shaunak Sen
NARRATIVE FEATURE, POLAND/UK/ITALY, 2022, 88 MINUTES, POLISH/ENGLISH/FRENCH/ITALIAN
Inspired by Robert Bresson’s timeless classic AU HASARD BALTHAZAR, the latest film from auteur director Jerzy Skolimowski is an existential exploration of modern life in Europe told through the eyes of its unlikely protagonist, EO the donkey. EO’s various encounters with people and places take us on a mesmerizing and thought-provoking odyssey encapsulating the life of a humble creature. A modern fable, EO contends with humanity at its kindest and most tender, as well as its proclivity for cruelty and su ering. Winner of the Jury Prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, EO is a visually audacious examination of innocence and the natural world. A Sideshow/Janus Films release.
DIRECTOR: Jerzy Skolimowski
SCREENWRITERS: Ewa Piaskowska, Jerzy Skolimowski PRODUCERS: Ewa Piaskowska, Jerzy Skolimowski CAST: Sandra Drzymalska, Mateusz Kościukiewicz, Lorenzo Zurzolo, Isabelle Huppert
This little-seen gem by John Ford tells the story of a thoroughbred largely through the point of view of the horse, who casts her animal gaze on the troubled family of Southern aristocrats who own, sell and eventually reclaim her, as her colt becomes a futurity winner. Screenwriter Dorothy Yost made a specialty of horse stories, including the 1948 Republic favorite THE STRAWBERRY ROAN. With cameos by several celebrated racehorses of the period, including Man o’ War. New 4K restoration from nitrate elements held by MoMA, funded by Twentieth Century Fox. — Dave Kehr, The Museum of Modern Art
Join us for this rare film, experienced in the way audiences first saw it almost 100 years ago: with live piano accompaniment. Donald Sosin is one of the world’s leading silent film musicians, performing his keyboard and instrumental scores all over the world.
DIRECTOR: John Ford
SCREENWRITER: Dorothy Yost
CAST: Henry B. Walthall, Gertrude Astor, Peaches Jackson
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As the box o ce struggled to return from the doldrums of winter and the continuing pandemic, a surprise indie hit drew audiences back into theaters, grossing over $100 million and garnering critical and audience acclaim. Dive into the making of A24’s EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE and its runaway success with co-directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (professionally known as Daniels) and this year’s HIFF Breakthrough Artist Stephanie Hsu, as they dissect how they turned a unique indie film concept with a wholly original premise into a massive hit capturing the spirit of the moment.
A recent poll found that a majority of Americans consider democracy to be in jeopardy in the United States, mirroring threats to its existence in many regions around the world. Within this current climate, documentary filmmaking is emerging as a powerful tool to shed light on stories of individuals and institutions fighting to maintain equality and freedom on a global scale. Hear from a dynamic group of committed filmmakers about how their work can help to ensure that a multitude of voices are heard.
Chris Columbus has written and directed some of the most beloved films of the past 25 years, creating iconic images that have entered the collective unconscious of film lovers around the world with films like HOME ALONE, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, THE GOONIES and several entries in the HARRY POTTER franchise. He has found success in crafting both children’s films and those that explore the complexity of adulthood. HamptonsFilm Advisory Board member Michael H. Weber, himself a successful screenwriter (500 DAYS OF SUMMER, THE FAULT IN OUR STARS), will sit down to have an intimate chat about Columbus’ career and process.
EAST COAST PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, BELGIUM/NETHERLANDS/FRANCE, 2022, 104 MINUTES, FRENCH
Thirteen-year-old boys Léo (Eden Dambrine) and Rémi (Gustav De Waele) share an intense bond, but as their intimacy comes under scrutiny, their friendship fractures. In the aftermath, Léo builds his own sense of self while seeking answers from Remi’s mother, Sophie (Émilie Dequenne). In his brilliantly crafted sophomore feature, Belgian director Lukas Dhont delivers a visually rich, heartbreaking exploration of intimacy, shame and responsibility. Featuring breakout performances from its young stars and set against the stunning backdrop of the Belgian countryside, CLOSE was one of the most talked-about films at the Cannes Film Festival, winning the festival’s Grand Prix. An A24 release.
SCREENWRITERS: Lukas Dhont, Angelo Tijssens
PRODUCERS: Michiel Dhont, Dirk Impens
CAST: Eden Dambrine, Gustav De Waele, Émilie Dequenne, Léa Drucker
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U.S. PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, USA, 2022, 100 MINUTES, ENGLISH
Fed up with inaction against climate change, a crew of young environmental activists plan a bold mission to sabotage a major oil pipeline. Based on the controversial book of the same name by Andreas Malm, director Daniel Goldhaber’s debut feature is a radical case study on the fight for survival in the face of environmental catastrophe, powered by an outstanding ensemble cast of stellar young actors and dynamic cinematography. Fresh o its Toronto International Film Festival premiere, HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE delivers a potent blend of high-stakes heist thrills and unapologetic demands for action from a generation coming of age in today’s climate crisis.
DIRECTOR: Daniel Goldhaber SCREENWRITERS: Ariela Barer, Jordan Sjol, Daniel Goldhaber PRODUCERS: Isa Mazzei, Daniel Goldhaber, Ariela Barer, Adam Wyatt Tate, David Grove Churchill Viste CAST: Ariela Barer, Kristine Froseth, Lukas Gage, Forrest Goodluck, Sasha Lane, Jayme Lawson, Marcus Scribner, Jake Weary
NARRATIVE FEATURE, SOUTH KOREA/FRANCE/CAMBODIA/GERMANY/ BELGIUM/QATAR, 2022, 119 MINUTES, FRENCH/KOREAN/ENGLISH
Mercurial and impetuous, 25-year-old Frédérique “Freddie” Benoît (Park Ji-min) impulsively returns to her motherland of South Korea for the first time since her adoption to a French family. Inexperienced with both the native language and the nuances of Korean culture, she inelegantly sets out to track down her biological parents for answers—unknowingly embarking on a turbulent eight-year journey toward her own selfdiscovery. Featuring arrestingly sensory visuals and an electrifying performance from first-time actor Park, French Cambodian filmmaker Davy Chou’s stunning sophomore feature is a soulful meditation on identity, personhood and what makes a place home. A Sony Pictures Classics release.
DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Davy Chou PRODUCERS: Charlotte Vincent, Katia Khazak
CAST: Park Ji-min, Oh Kwang-rok, Guka Han, Kim Sun-young
In the gritty suburbs north of Paris, fiercely independent Julia (breakout star Julie Ledru) lives only for the thrill of motorcycling, stealing and scraping by in order to feed her hunger for the rev of an engine. When she meets an ultra-masculine motorbiking crime ring at an urban “rodeo,” Julia seems to finally find a family, but the escalating demands to earn her place begin to threaten her safety. Captured by dynamic, thrilling cinematography, director Lola Quivoron’s electric feature debut stunned the Cannes Film Festival with its roaring horsepower, death-defying acrobatics and tenderly crafted relationships. A Music Box Films release.
DIRECTOR: Lola Quivoron
SCREENWRITERS: Lola Quivoron, Antonia Buresi
PRODUCER: Charles Gillibert
CAST: Julie Ledru, Yannis Lafki, Antonia Buresi, Cody Schroeder, Louis Sotton
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE, NARRATIVE FEATURE, CANADA/IRAN, 2022, 100 MINUTES, PERSIAN
In her second feature, writer/director Sadaf Foroughi delicately crafts a slow-burn coming-of-age drama that builds to a churning, heartwrenching emotional climax. As Omid (Mehdi Ghorbani) trains for a prestigious swimming competition with the help of his friend and coach Mani (Benyamin Peyrovani), the scrutiny of their families and community threatens their growing bond. Through powerful, poetic cinematography and set against the stunningly rugged landscape of the Caspian Sea, Foroughi tells a story that pits family responsibility against a desire for vulnerability in traditional patriarchal Iranian society.
DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Sadaf Foroughi PRODUCERS: Christina Piovesan, Kiarash Anvari, Sadaf Foroughi CAST: Leili Rashidi, Mehdi Ghorbani, Alireza Kamali, Benyamin Peyrovani
Fred Berner is a producer and director of award-winning feature films, television and theater. He is currently in production on MAESTRO for Netflix, a biopic about Leonard Bernstein directed by and starring Bradley Cooper.
Through his production company, Berner produced the Oscar-winning POLLOCK, about the pioneer abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock, directed by Ed Harris; other feature credits include VANYA ON 42nd STREET, THE GREAT WHITE HYPE and THE BALLAD OF LITTLE JO. Berner’s TV credits include “Law & Order: Organized Crime,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” “The Menendez Murders,” “Chicago P.D.” and its spino s, “Law & Order: SVU” and “Law & Order.” In addition, Berner has directed a number of plays and the short film HAPPY.
Jeb Brody is currently president of production at Amblin Partners, where he oversees a slate of films produced under the company’s Amblin Entertainment and DreamWorks Pictures banners, including 1917, FINCH and the upcoming THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER. Prior to Amblin, he oversaw production and acquisitions at Focus Features, where he was involved with DALLAS BUYERS CLUB, ANNA KARENINA and THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES, among many others. Over the past two decades, Brody has also worked with various companies as a producer or executive producer on such diverse movies as LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, FIFTY SHADES OF GREY, CHOP SHOP, THE MUMMY and SOURCE CODE.
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In 2007, Rajendra Roy joined The Museum of Modern Art as the Celeste Bartos Chief Curator of Film, where he leads MoMA’s initiatives to exhibit and preserve works from its vast collection. Twenty years ago, Raj joined HIFF as the director of programming (2002-2006) before becoming the artistic director (20062007). Raj is on the selection committee for New Directors/New Films, and has served on juries for Sundance, Berlin and the Film Independent Spirit Awards. He is a member of both the National Film Preservation Board and the AMPAS International Film Executive Committee, and he has lectured at events worldwide.
For decades, Muslim brothers Saud and Nadeem have tirelessly devoted their lives to the quixotic e ort of protecting black kites—majestic birds of prey that are essential to the ecosystem and have been falling from New Delhi’s darkening skies at alarming rates. Amid pervasive environmental toxicity and social turbulence, the brothers spend day and night caring for these creatures in their makeshift avian basement hospital. Winner of the Documentary Grand Jury Prize at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, ALL THAT BREATHES is a mesmerizing chronicle of inter-species coexistence amidst an ever shifting social and environmental landscape. A Sideshow/ Janus Films release. Also screens in Compassion, Justice and Animal Rights.
DIRECTOR: Shaunak Sen PRODUCERS: Teddy Leifer, Aman Mann, Shaunak Sen
EAST COAST PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, UGANDA/UK/USA, 2022, 121 MINUTES, ENGLISH
First-time co-directors Christopher Sharp and journalist Moses Bwayo tell the story of Bobi Wine, the musician turned politician leading the opposition to the 35-year regime in Uganda. A straightforward portrait turns into an astonishing record of an on-the-ground fight for democracy when Wine runs for president in 2021. Withstanding arrests, torture and violence from the government, Bobi Wine and his wife Barbie risk their own lives and the lives of their children to lead their country toward freedom. A brave exposition of an authoritarian government that highlights the power of documentary journalism, BOBI WINE: THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT gripped audiences at the Venice and Telluride Film Festivals this year. A National Geographic Documentary Films release.
DIRECTORS: Christopher Sharp, Moses Bwayo PRODUCERS: Christopher Sharp, John Battsek
Zarifa Ghafari, Afghanistan’s youngest and only female mayor, braves regular assassination threats from the Taliban as she leads her small provincial city toward a better future built on education and equality for women. When it becomes clear that the Taliban will return to power once the U.S. leaves, Zarifa must choose between leaving for her family’s safety or staying to continue her country’s fight for freedom. Directors Tamana Ayazi and Marcel Mettelsiefen deliver astonishing insight into the time before, during and after the fall of Kabul, articulating what it means to lose your homeland and reminding the world that Afghanistan’s struggle for women’s rights continues. A Netflix release.
DIRECTORS: Tamana Ayazi, Marcel Mettelsiefen PRODUCERS: Juan Camilo Cruz, Jonathan Schaerf EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Hillary Clinton, Chelsea ClintonIN
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Director Sinéad O’Shea returns home to the small Irish town of Navan to shed light on the painful grip that the Catholic Church held over her community for decades. Skillfully weaving together rare revelatory interviews, archival footage and present-day investigations, she uncovers a dark history of abuse condoned by the Church, including the horrors of mother-and-baby homes and the persistent violence against schoolchildren. While exposing the codependent relationship among church, state and the Irish people that allowed for widespread abuse, PRAY FOR OUR SINNERS also reveals unlikely heroes and quiet victories, provides uplifting moments of closure and celebrates the resilience of Navan’s townspeople.
DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Sinéad O’Shea PRODUCERS: Sinéad O’Shea, Maya Derrington
NEW YORK PREMIERE, DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, USA, 2022, 100 MINUTES, ENGLISH
YouTuber turned filmmaker Casey Neistat explores the triumphs and consequences of internet culture in his first documentary feature, which captivated audiences at South by Southwest. UNDER THE INFLUENCE tracks the meteoric rise and fall of massively popular Vine and YouTube star David Dobrik, from the wild, often highly dangerous stunts of his “Vlog Squad” to disturbing allegations of complicity in a sexual assault scandal that threatened to cancel his success. With a finger on the pulse of the internet, Neistat skillfully examines the roles of stardom and accountability in the Wild West of digital entertainment.
DIRECTOR: Casey Neistat SCREENWRITER: Mark Monroe PRODUCERS: Christine Vachon, Casey Neistat, Mason Plotts
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Opal H. Bennett is an Emmywinning co-producer and shorts producer at POV. Her first season curating POV Shorts won the 2020 IDA Award for Best Short Form Series. Previously, Bennett was shorts programmer and director of artist development at DOCNYC and senior programmer at Athena Film Festival. She has also worked with the Nantucket Film Festival, the Aspen ShortsFest and the Tribeca Film Festival. She is a programming consultant for the March on Washington Film Festival. A member of the AMPAS Documentary branch, Bennett has participated on various festival juries and film grant selection committees. A Columbia Law grad, Bennett holds a master’s from the London School of Economics and a B.A. from NYU.
Jordan Ho man is a Queens, New York-based entertainment writer whose work can currently be read at Vanity Fair, The A.V. Club, The Guardian and The Times of Israel. He is the co-author of The Star Trek Book of Friendship, and is the 2022 chairperson of the New York Film Critics Circle.
Regina K. Scully is the founder and CEO of Artemis Rising Foundation, dedicated to media, education and the arts that transform our culture. A social entrepreneur, media activist and filmmaker, she has produced over 200 documentary films focused on some of the most pressing social justice issues of our time. Scully is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning and Academy-nominated producer, whose notable films include WHAT WOULD SOPHIA LOREN DO?, FANTASTIC FUNGI, FED UP and WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? Scully is also the founding sponsor of the Athena Film Festival (NYC).
Celebrate the cooler weather with long, flowy dresses and a touch of whimsy.
A Southampton Arts Center exhibition awakens our consciousness to the importance of trees.
BY PRIYANKA KUMAR
In a world that thrives on ef ciency and technological advancement, it has perhaps never been more important to nd ways to slow down and nd meaning in the natural world.
A Celebration of Trees , on view at the Southampton Arts Center from October 1 through December 18, 2022, is a multimedia exhibit curated by Laurie Dolphin, with Daniela Kronemeyer and Coco Myers. It’s designed with the intention of educating and expanding thought and consciousness about the world’s vast network of trees, life-forms on this planet that have helped stabilize and bene t environmental conditions for 300 million years.
“This vision grew like a tree. It crystallized in my mind during COVID, in March 2020,” says Dolphin about the birth of the exhibition. “I was isolated and living in Shelter Island, surrounded by trees: oak, maple, cherry trees and they started talking to me—or shall I say, I started to listen to them.”
The exhibition is as diverse as they come, from the
mediums on display to the peoples and knowledge it represents. A Celebration of Trees features over 70 artists from all over the world, including from Germany, Greece, Tibet, Zimbabwe, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ireland, Jamaica, Scotland and more. Work represented includes that of several Indigenous tribes, including the Hopi, Mbuti, Shipibo, and the Shinnecock Indian Nation.
The show’s artists explore humanity’s relationship with trees through photography, painting, silkscreen, sculpture, lm and poetry. The exhibit takes this one step further, complementing presented works with panel discussions, documentary lms, art workshops and live performances.
Per Dolphin, the call to action of the exhibition is to awaken awareness about trees, and help viewers understand their importance to us and our responsibility to care for them. “We are all interconnected,” she says. “We need trees for our own sustainability, and they need us.”
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Learn from landscape architects and their clients about the secrets to creating great gardens while visiting some exceptional landscapes. This Garden Dialogue will be led by Christopher LaGuardia, Ian Hanbach and Daniel Thorp. Multiple locations. $200. Visit tclf.org to learn more.
OCTOBER 8
Wölffer Estate Annual Harvest Party
Celebrate the 32nd annual grape harvest at Wölffer Estate Vineyard. Enjoy live music, an international menu and fun activities for the whole family, all while taking in the untouched beauty of this Sagaponack vineyard. Wine Club member admission: $165 (two per member); general admission: $175 per person; ages 3 to 20: $95. 3312 Montauk Hwy., Sagaponack; wolffer.com
OCTOBER 14
The New Pause Symposium Join Naomi Watts as she co-hosts The Swell’s inaugural The New Pause
Symposium. The afternoon will consist of thoughtprovoking mini-talks, panel discussions, audience roundtables and comedy, all featuring experts discussing the changes menopause brings, followed by cocktails. Tickets from $150-$500; New York City; email events@theswell.com for more information.
OCTOBER 15 Artists’ Table Brunch
Start with an intimate presentation and studio visit with the artists in residence at The Watermill Center. Follow it up with a lovely farm-to-table meal prepared by Dina Lombardi, a beloved private chef who started her career working under New York chefs David Bouley, Nobu Matsuhisa and Gabriel Kreuther. From $108. 39 Watermill Towd Rd., Water Mill; watermillcenter.org
Think Gala Join Thinking Huts for an evening of learning about the impact the organization has made so far in increasing access to education for students around the world. It will
include an exclusive outdoor video screening of the group’s work, a silent auction, socializing and an award ceremony. The theme is “Halloween in the Garden Cocktail Party.” From $200. The Maidstone, 207 Main St., East Hampton; thinkinghuts.org
OCTOBER 29-30 East Hampton Village Fall Festival Weekend Celebrate the arrival of fall, the harvest season and the East Hampton community with food booths from multiple vendors, music, and a range of lively, family-friendly seasonal entertainment at this weekend-long event. Free. Herrick Park, 67 Newtown Lane, East Hampton; easthampton chamber.com
NOVEMBER 4
TALK: 2022 Road Show Artist: Denise Silva-Dennis with Corinne Erni
Listen to artist Denise “Weetahmoe” SilvaDennis in conversation with Corinne Erni, deputy director of curatorial affairs and senior curator of ArtsReach and Special Projects at the Parrish
Art Museum, and learn more about Silva-Dennis’ 2022 Parrish Road Show exhibition, Wunne Ohke–The Return to Good Ground . Program donation $25. 279 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill; parrishart.org
FILM: The Hidden Life of Trees
Engage with the process of life, death and regeneration that renowned forester and writer Peter Wohlleben observed during his travels through Germany, Poland, Sweden and Canada, in this enlightening documentary. 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton; southamptonarts center.org
TALK: The Importance of Old-Growth Forests
Join author and ecologist Carl Sa na and conservationist, ecologist and writer Joan Maloof for a discussion on the importance of old-growth forests as part of Southampton Arts Center’s fall exhibition, A Celebration of Trees southamptonarts center.org
Shelter Island. Heroic water views are just the prologue to the story that describes this idyllic 3.5-acre bayfront compound with bulkheaded waterfront looking west, southwest over West Neck Harbor A gated drive welcomes you past a sea of verdant lawn onto the property that is home to a serene residence spanning over 410’ of beachfront. Originally designed by Bertrand Goldberg, a disciple of Frank Lloyd Wright, the one level, 6,000 SF, 6+ bedroom modern edifice was rebuilt and expanded in 2002 by the renowned East End builder John Caramagna. Heated stone floors fan out to a living room under soaring mahogany clad ceilings. Anchored by a dramatic stone fireplace, this three-sided gathering room, while sundrenched by day with a vast liquid backdrop, will transform by evening into the focal point of all your entertaining. The completely outfitted, eat-in kitchen is more than adequate to service the dining room. Begin and end your days in the master wing offering sleeping chamber with expansive water views, seductive lounging area and spa-like bath. Family and fortunate weekend invitees will enjoy five additional bedrooms, including a few with sitting rooms. A media room, gym, powder room and a two-car garage complete this stunning retreat. Outside both covered and uncovered patios look out to the bay and the 250’ dock fashioned from imported Ipe, A rear courtyard enjoys views of the recently built 14’ X 74’ heated pool, smartly designed and insulated for yearround use and perhaps out to a future tennis court. A 22,000-gallon underground cistern irrigates an organic landscape plan which include Long Island native meadow, cedar grove forest, bayside gravel garden and a beach sand fire pit. Inquire about the one-acre parcel found at the gateway to the estate. With protected views across the bay to the nature preserve of Shell Beach, easy access to both the North and South Forks as well as proximity to the beaches, shops and various restaurants that dot the 29 square mile island oasis, this fully bulkheaded, rare waterfront estate awaits your personal tour. Get Swept Away today.
A by-the-numbers look at the life of former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, whose Apple TV+ series, Gutsy, is out now.
The year Hillary Diane Rodham was born, on October 26, in Chicago.
Clinton was featured on the cover of Time magazine more than 30 times between 1992 and 2016.
During her four-year tenure as Secretary of State, Clinton traveled over 956,000 miles.
The eldest of three siblings, she has two younger brothers: Hugh Rodham and the late Tony Rodham.
Clinton served as the 67th Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013 under President Barack Obama, overseeing his department of foreign policy, among other responsibilities.
At about age 13, in the early ’60s, she wrote a letter to NASA to inquire about advice for becoming an astronaut. She was informed that NASA didn’t accept applications from women.
She won a Grammy for Best Spoken Word or Non-Musical Album for the audio version of her 1996 book, It Takes a Village, at the 39th Annual Grammy Awards.
8Including her 2019 release, The Book of Gutsy Women which she co-authored with her daughter, Chelsea Clinton and is now an eight-part docuseries on Apple TV+—she has authored eight books.
Clinton served as the rst lady of Arkansas for 12 years, during which she balanced family, law and public service.
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