When we were younger, we all had those aspirations of “making it big.” Some of us wanted to be astronauts, some of us wanted to be movie stars, some of us wanted to be lawyers, and some of us wanted… Read More ›
Tribeca Film Festival
Documentary “Kids Like Me” showcases community impact on daily life as well as on big moments for an aspiring murder mystery writer/director. [Tribeca]
Shawn Spencer: Good morning, detectives! Collecting donations for the Policeman’s Ball? Carlton Lassiter: We don’t have balls. Shawn Spencer: I honestly have no response for that. Carlton Lassiter: Need I remind you, Mr. Spencer, what happens when you interfere with… Read More ›
Documentary “4000 Days” looks at a decade-long battle by grieving families to save others from Greek Life hazing practices. [Tribeca]
When it comes to parenthood, of all the things that one can prepare the least for, it’s the loss of a child. Doesn’t matter if it’s expected or unforeseen, little can truly prepare you for the unnatural feeling of saying… Read More ›
Director Daniel Blake Schwartz’s dramatic thriller “Cotton Fever” use of interconnected stories is stronger in portions than the whole. [Tribeca]
In the past few years, there have been a lot of movies focusing on the rising epidemic of drugs in the United States and the way they affect everyone, ranging in terms of compelling to over-drawn dramatic exposition that loses… Read More ›
Writer/director Rob Burnett’s tragicomic “In Memoriam” utilizes the ridiculousness of the Hollywood machine to explore the concept and weight of legacy. [Tribeca]
“Who wants to live forever, Forever is our today, Who waits forever anyway?” – “Who Wants to Live Forever” by Queen What does it mean to live forever and what does it say about those who seek it? For some,… Read More ›
Sarcastically titled documentary “AI: Probably Nothing to Worry About” looks back at how we got here. [Tribeca]
Your denial of the importance of objectivity amounts to announcing your intention to lie to us. Noone should believe anything you say. – John McCarthy, computer scientist and “Father of AI.” Commodification is a natural occurrence in society. An extension… Read More ›
Dramatic thriller “The Leader” portrays the infamous Heaven’s Gate cult of the ‘90s and leaves no jaw unslacked. [Tribeca]
There is a delicacy and there is a purpose to making a movie that tells the story of a cult, especially when telling the story of Heaven’s Gate, the cult that is responsible for the highest casualty rate by mass… Read More ›
Questlove’s “Earth, Wind & Fire” doc is an engaging, enlightening tribute to one of the greatest musical groups of all time [Tribeca]
It’s fitting that a documentary about one of the greatest bands of all time comes from The Roots drummer and all-around music geek Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. It’s even more fitting that the man who holds the most memorable afro this… Read More ›
“Disc” is an unforgettable one-night stand. [Tribeca]
A great time watching something can come in a 90-minute, 120-minute, 180-minute format, or any format in between. Sometimes you get really lucky and a hilarious, awkward, heartfelt great time comes in a 13-minute format. Thankfully, Blake Winston Rice’s DISC,… Read More ›
Documentarian Josh Alexander invites audiences into a creative commune with “Sara Bareilles: Good Grief.” [Tribeca]
In 2007, singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles released Little Voice, her second album, the one that helped her breakthrough with tracks like “Love Song,” “Bottle It Up,” “Morningside,” and (personal favorite) “Many the Miles.” Since then, she’s released several studio and live… Read More ›
33 Tribeca Film Festival 2026 films that caught our attention.
Elements of Madness returns for the sixth time to cover Tribeca Film Festival. The 2026 edition is going to be special as it’s not only the 25th anniversary of the fest, but it’s going to be covered by EoM Founder… Read More ›
Character-driven drama “The Scout” offers a meditative narrative about the spaces we occupy. [Tribeca]
Turn on the tv, switch on a streaming service, and you’re going to find some form of programming. These programs, whether you realize it or not, are planned as meticulously as possible to ensure that entertainment is high, all the… Read More ›
“Dog of God” is horrific, bloody, and grotesque while strangely hot and provocative. [Tribeca]
Let all that you do be done in love. – 1 Corinthians 16:14 Love is a many splendored thing Love lifts us up where we belong All you need is love! – “Elephant Love Medley,” Moulin Rouge There are many… Read More ›
“Deep Cover” goes mission: critical by forgetting a basic rule of delivery — don’t ask for the laugh. [Tribeca]
Given the opportunity to work with strangers or friends, chances are “friends” is going to win out every time. Doing so provides a comfortability to do things one might not ordinarily do, or, at the very least, allow one to… Read More ›
RZA’s satirical crime thriller “One Spoon of Chocolate” straddles the line between grindhouse hyperreality and horrifying realism. [Tribeca]
Content Warning: One Spoon of Chocolate features several instances of violence against Black bodies that may prove triggering for sensitive viewers. Musician RZA made his full feature directorial debut with 2012’s The Man with the Iron Fists, a Shaw Brothers-style… Read More ›
“Re-Creation” poses a judicial what-if of a well-known cold case. [Tribeca]
I am not going to pretend that the name Sophie Toscan du Plantier means anything to me outside of the context of the film as I do not follow famous deaths or cold cases. However, maybe if I was older… Read More ›
Charles Williams’s “Inside” examines a messy family-like dynamic within a high security prison. [Tribeca]
There is something inherently interesting and thought-provoking from Charles Williams’s first time feature, Inside (not to be confused with the Willem Dafoe movie from a few years back), but the longform execution of this seems to be where it slightly… Read More ›
Uttera Singh’s feature directorial debut dramedy “Pinch” views universal issues through a specific cultural lens. [Tribeca]
Trigger Warning: Mention of sexual abuse in the following review. Regardless of time and place, some people will only seek to take advantage. All they need is an opportunity and the belief that no one will turn them in and… Read More ›
Propulsive and raw music doc “Metallica Saved My Life” requires no prior exposure or knowledge of the band, the only entry fee being empathy. [Tribeca]
Trigger Warning: Metallica Saved My Life features a variety of flourishes in the editing that include light bursts that may prove impactful for photosensitive viewers. Concert footage does also include expected flashing lights, but nothing out of the ordinary. Some… Read More ›
“Horsegirls” prances into your heart and lands each aspect of its mashed genres of comedy and drama. [Tribeca]
Writer and director Lauren Meyering swings for the fences with a difficult yet captivating story that is surely going to resonate with certain viewers, certain parents, and make for a compelling career moving forward in the feature industry with her… Read More ›