An innocent male nurse is thrown into a violent gunfight across Paris as he tries to rescue his very pregnant wife from the hands of criminals (or so he thinks).
The true story of a group of New Yorkers inspired by 9/11 who travel the country helping others who suffered tragedy.
Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival On Demand will run through August 25th showcasing various independent sports films.
We chat with Chris Paine, director of the documentary ‘Revenge of the Electric Car” which premiered at 2011 TFF
Our summary of films to look for at Tribeca with ratings and linked reviews
ANGELS CREST – the acting was excellent, the landscape was gorgeous, and the technical aspects of the film were all on point. But the story was too basic for a feature film, and there was WAY too much crying.
While ‘The Bleeding House’ opens somewhat promising, it soon becomes a complete mess and delivers predictable twists while failing to produce any actual scares.
“On the eve of her coronation as China’s first female ruler, Wu Zetian’s (Carina Lau) colossal Buddha statue is nearing completion when a series of mysterious events threaten to derail the empress’ rise to power. Two high-ranking officials burst into flames after inspecting the statue, leading to suspicions of foul play targeted toward the empress. [...]
“Dick Kuchera has been pissing people off for 50 years. Leaving a bride at the altar, fooling around with his brother-in-law’s fiancee, and spouting foul-mouthed arrogance while buck naked—none of this has helped. Dick now faces the biggest hurdle in his 20-year path to recovery: steps eight and nine of a 12-step program. Packed with [...]
Alex Gibney’s CATCHING HELL is a meaningful take on our instinct toward scapegoating, especially as it related to professional sports.
“Lonesome first-year medical resident Dr. Martin Blake (Orlando Bloom) is eager to impress his superiors, but a few missteps set him back, igniting his hidden insecurities. When he finally gets the respect he so desperately craves from an enchanting teenage patient—Diane (Riley Keough), who is admitted with a kidney infection—he’ll do anything to keep her [...]
Call me crazy but the producers of the film are brilliant for not signing any deal prior to the festival.
LIMELIGHT follows the trials and tribulations of the government’s pursuit of nightlife impresario Peter Gatien.
Director Chris Paine tells the brilliant story of four people doing their part to make electric cars the norm on the road.
BEATS, RHYMES & LIFE: THE TRAVELS OF A TRIBE CALLED QUEST directed by Michael Rappaport is definitely worth seeing if you’re a fan of hip hop.
The Bang Bang Club is a story for the ages but a film that will always be the highly touted top prospect that never developed into the all-star you wanted him to be.
The Good Life is a Danish documentary by Eva Mulvad. The film revolves around Danish mother and daughter Mette and Anne Beckmann, going back and forth between their present day troubles and their luxury filled past. To expand on present day troubles: “At 56, Anne has never held a job. In fact, she still fancies [...]
In the wake of disaster, this is the story of how one city says thank you
Flowers of Evil is a love story between very different people who are caught in the conflict of Iranian political turmoil.
PATANG (THE KITE) is not necessarily worth seeing at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival. It was quite mundane… nothing special or engaging, at least in the first 30 minutes, which was all I could stand on such a beautiful Saturday afternoon.
A look at The Good Doctor as we gear up for TFF 2011
Experience the TFF without moving from the couch. Here is a list of titles to see.
Are you in the NYC area – check this out for free Tribeca events.
MAN OF STEEL 
PACIFIC RIM 
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