As a hometown boy, I’m always excited when a new edition of the New York Film Festival kicks off. Starting Friday, Sept. 26 and going to Monday, Oct. 13, this will be the fest’s 63rd year of delivering the best in world cinema. Ticketholders may not agree what’s best—in fact they usually don’t—which is always part of the contentious fun.

It’s Time for the New York Film Festival 63
The Gotham fest has a reputation for smarts and sarcasm; let’s see how the new contenders pass the test.