In 1976, Karen and Barry Mason had fallen on hard times and were looking for a way to support their young family when they answered an ad in the Los Angeles Times. Larry Flynt was seeking distributors for Hustler Magazine. What was expected to be a brief sideline led to their becoming fully immersed …
Tribeca Film Festival Review: “Crshd” Is A Fun Film About Friendship And Growing Up
On the last night of her college freshman year, Izzy tries to lose her virginity with the help of her two best friends but their only hope is getting into an exclusive, invite-only “Crush Party.”
Tribeca Film Festival Review: “Luce” Could Have Been Great But Tries Too Hard And Ultimately Fails
A married couple is forced to reckon with their idealized image of their son, adopted from war-torn Eritrea, after an alarming discovery by a devoted high school teacher threatens his status as an all-star student.
Movie Review: “If The Dancer Dances”
“If the Dancer Dances” follows a group of New York City’s top modern dancers as they reconstruct an iconic and mysterious work by the legendary Merce Cunningham, revealing what it takes to keep a dance alive. Timed to coincide with Cunningham’s centennial, the film confronts one of the most urgent issues facing the dance …
Tribeca Film Festival Review: “Flesh Out”
A woman living in Mauritania is ordered to eat excessively so that she becomes more desirable and finds a husband.
Tribeca Film Festival Review: “The Good, The Bad, The Hungry” Puts Mukbangs To Shame And Is Very Exciting To Watch
Two competitors address their years-long rivalry on their sport’s biggest stage: the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Film Festival Review: 20th Havana Film Festival New York Was A Grand Latin American Experience!
I was super excited to cover this event because while in Cuba this past fall, I tried desperately to find films that were written and directed by Cubans. Sadly, there wasn’t any at the time and the day I left, there was to be one film directed by a Cuban shown in a local theater …
Tribeca Film Festival Review: “The Short History Of The Long Road” Is About Facing The Past And Creating Your Own Journey
Teenage Nola grew up living out of a van with her charismatic father, Clint; two nomads against the world. When tragedy strikes, Nola must confront the reality of life on the road alone. She’ll need to take the wheel for the first time learning to own her grief, her past and her new destination.
Tribeca Film Festival Review: “Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics And Men” Is An Incredible Backstage Pass To The Beginning Of One Of The Most Successful Rap Groups Of All Time
Documentary series chronicles the history and cultural impact of hip hop artists, Wu-Tang Clan.