In 'Fjord' an immigrant Romanian family living in Norway is subject to an investigation and faces the scrutiny of the local judicial system.
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Fantastic Fest: Year 21 Looks to be Bigger and Better
The 21st edition of the festival features some surprising remakes and “reimaginings” along with mind-bending new films in genres such as horror, sci-fi, martial arts, and fantasy.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: Max Styler, Kimiko, a Jimmy Buffet Doc, More
The Frogs' "My Daughter The Broad," "one of the funniest albums ever made," re-emerges from the pond in expanded 2-LP form. "Only listen if you can handle scatological and taboo subjects without wincing."
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New Music and Re-Releases from Goo Goo Dolls, Foreigner, Teenage Fanclub and More
Indie rock faves Teenage Fanclub are back with their 13th studio album, recorded on a remote Scottish island – with a church organ.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Odyssey’
Matt Damon headlines as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's latest epic film "The Odyssey."
Read More »Tribeca Festival Movie Review: ‘In the Hand of Dante’ With Oscar Isaac, Gal Gadot – a Suspenseful Thriller
Like Dante Alighieri’s 'Divine Comedy' and Nick Tosches' novel 'In the Hand of Dante,' Schnabel’s unique and mesmerizing film adaptation of the novel does not lend itself to facile understanding.
Read More »Tribeca Festival Documentary Review: ‘Chris & Martina: The Final Set’
In 'Chris & Martina: The Final Set,' Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova review their intense rivalry as well as their lasting friendship.
Read More »Tribeca Festival Documentary Review: ‘Hollywood Does Abortion’
'Hollywood Does Abortion' chronicles how the entertainment and film industries shaped or reflected the public's perspective about abortion.
Read More »Tribeca Festival: ‘Miss Representation: Rise Up’ With Hillary Clinton
Whenever women threaten the male status quo, cynicism and fear create a backlash. 'Miss Representation: Rise Up" explores the 24/7 online malign actors stoked by white, male privileged tech elites to silence women's voices.
Read More »Tribeca Festival Movie Review: ‘The Leader’ Starring Tim Blake Nelson, Vera Farmiga, Jim Parsons
In 1997, 39 members of the American cult known as Heaven's Gate "unalived" themselves. "The Leader" tells the story.
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