Polanski's return to NYFF

John C. Reilly and Jodie FosterMichael Barker and Tom Bernard flank Richard Pena and Rose Kuo. Anjelica Huston and Yasmina RezaShanyn Leigh and Abel Ferrara When "Carnage" opened up in the 49th annual NY Film Festival around the wet Friday, it absolutely was only the second film from helmer Roman Polanski to acquire a showcase inside the fest -- the initial being "Knife inside the waterInch in NYFF's initial outing, in 1963. The brand new the new sony Pictures Classics, however, is an infinitely more regular presence. Along with "Carnage," SPC has four other films in this year's fest, and "Carnage" reps the distributor's eighth pic to start the annual event. SPC's Michael Barker reminisced about numerous people memorable tests, like the 2000 bow of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." "The screening was like the shot heard around the globe,Inch he mentioned. Furthermore to Alice Tully Hall, where "Carnage" unspooled, the fest offers the Film Society of Lincoln subsequently subsequently Center's lately completed, multi-venue Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center showing photos. "The fest turns 50 next season, but in several ways it feels as if we're just getting started," mentioned the Society's Ann Tenenbaum. "I switched 50 this year, and really should different myself, sadly." Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com