Angelique Jackson Despite heavy rains which have closed some New York City subway lines, schools and movie theaters — including Alamo Drafthouse locations — the New York Film Festival plans to move forward with its opening night screening of Netflix’s “May December” on Friday.
The soapy drama is scheduled for a 6 p.m. showing at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall to kick off the 61st annual festival, followed by a second showing at 9 p.m.
Filmmaker Todd Haynes is scheduled to participate in a post-screening Q&A, but stars Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore are not expected to attend due to the ongoing actors strike.
Following the screening, annual festival sponsor Campari throws a glitzy after-party at Tavern on the Green. Organizers confirmed to Variety that, as of Friday afternoon, the events will proceed as planned.
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