Venice Film Festival Introduces a Virtual Reality Competition

A roster of works announce the prestigious festival's commitment to VR storytelling

It comes as no surprise to learn of the continued artistic application of virtual reality. And to witness film festivals like Sundance or Tribeca embracing the technologically-driven storytelling medium only makes sense. But when one hears that a more traditional institution such as the Venice Film Festival, now in its 74th year, will be hosting a VR competition, it’s clear we’ve reached a tipping point …

Wolf Parade: You’re Dreaming

From their first record in seven years, Cry Cry Cry (out 6 October), Canadian band Wolf Parade has released “You’re Dreaming“—sung by co-lead Dan Boeckner. His almost staccato vocals, atop an organ-led hook, are perfectly off-center. The song, and accompanying music video, carry a decidedly post-punk vibe. The band will spend the rest of the year touring North America and Europe.

Interview: Photographer Gregory Kramer

"DRAGS," the artist's new photo book, profiles NYC drag queens and drag kings

Born in a tiny town in rural Michigan, director and photographer Gregory Kramer moved to New York City in 1992 and fell in love with drag queens and kings. Over the past few years, he knew he wanted to work on a new project, but it wasn’t until he picked up Irving Penn’s “Small Trades” that the vision for his photo book “DRAGS” came into …