Documentary on New Yorker Magazine to Premiere on Netflix This Year

2025 marks the centennial year for The New Yorker magazine, and as a dedicated movie buff and avid reader of this esteemed publication, I can’t wait to get a glimpse behind its hallowed halls. That’s why I’m eagerly anticipating the upcoming Netflix documentary that promises to delve into the heart of The New Yorker’s inner workings, revealing stories that have made it an icon for over a century.

Filmmaker Marshall Curry, known for documentaries such as “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” and “Street Fight,” is at the helm of a new project, also acting as producer alongside Xan Parker. The executive producers on this venture are Judd Apatow, Josh Church, Helen Estabrook, Sarah Amos, and Michael Bonfiglio.

A highly influential magazine from the previous century is offering exclusive insights into its operations, contributors, and historical records for a forthcoming documentary. This film, scheduled to stream this year, delves into the lives of the editors, writers, and artists who work behind the scenes at “one of the last remaining print magazines today,” as stated by producers.

Curry stated, ‘I’ve been a long-time reader of this magazine, and it’s been an exciting experience to catch a glimpse of the intricate work, careful planning, and near-obsessive dedication they pour into their articles, comics, and covers.’

David Remnick, an editor at The New Yorker, expressed that it’s unusual and slightly disconcerting for them to be the focus of someone else’s reporting. However, they have welcomed Marshall, Judd, and Netflix into their offices and daily work routines. He is excited to see how they will interpret the work they do daily and their aspirations as they celebrate their centennial and, more importantly, navigate forward as a publication during challenging times.

100 years ago, I found myself engrossed in the first issue of The New Yorker, published on February 21, 1925. This year, as it marks its centennial in publishing, I’m thrilled to witness a series of events that celebrate this literary giant. On February 28, a new collection of its finest fiction will be unveiled. The anticipation builds up as an exhibit at the New York Public Library opens on February 22. To top it all off, a screening series at Film Forum is set to begin, showcasing movies inspired by New Yorker stories and reporting. As a cinephile, I can’t wait to delve deeper into this rich tapestry of literature and cinema that The New Yorker has woven over the past century.

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2025-01-24 15:16