The 2011 Tribeca Film Festival wrapped up last Sunday, May 1. Here is a list of the award-winning films.
Best Narrative Feature - "She Monkeys"
A Swedish narrative film directed by Lisa Aschan, She Monkeys is the story of 15-year-old Emma and her quest for equestrian gold. An older peer in the field, Cassandra, takes her under her wing. Emma envies Cassandra's grace and poise, and Cassandra also becomes envious of Emma. Their friendship is tested even more as they jockey for the top position and realize whether loyalty or power is more important.
Best Screenplay - Jannicke Systad Jacobsen "Turn Me
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Tribeca Film Festival 2011 Winners
by Jaclyn Abergas May 3rd, 2011 | Comedy, Independent Movie, Movie News
A Science Fiction Love Story—The Indie Creation that is Happy Accidents
by Samantha Glavin April 29th, 2011 | Independent Movie, Movie Reviews, Romance, Sci-Fi
Happy Accidents (2000) is perhaps one of the oddest movies I’ve ever seen. But it’s one I’d watch again in an instant. We stray from the mainstream path and take a gamble on this small, decade-old indie film. What we get is a quirky movie with a lot of charm that delivers a very unique cinematic take on the nature of love and relationships with an unexpected science fiction twist.
The plot is a bit out there, but the “out-there quality” is something that I think should be fully embraced. You’ll think it’s going to be just another typical rom-com,
The plot is a bit out there, but the “out-there quality” is something that I think should be fully embraced. You’ll think it’s going to be just another typical rom-com,
Tribeca Film Festival 2011
by Jaclyn Abergas April 27th, 2011 | Comedy, Independent Movie, Movie News
The 2011 Tribeca Film Festival officially opened April 20, 2011, and continues until May 1, 2011. There are hundreds of movies included in the line-up and the only question you need to ask, which movies should I see?
Here's a list of must-watch movies.
Jesus Henry Christ (Feature)
Starring Toni Collette, Michael Sheen Director/Writer: Dennis Lee
10-year-old boy genius Henry James Herman and his left-wing single mom Patricia, who works at the local university's cafeteria, crosses paths with 12-year-old Audrey and her single father, university professor Dr. Slavkin O'Hara, when Henry is awarded a scholarship to the university as a child prodigy.
The
Here's a list of must-watch movies.
Jesus Henry Christ (Feature)
Starring Toni Collette, Michael Sheen Director/Writer: Dennis Lee
10-year-old boy genius Henry James Herman and his left-wing single mom Patricia, who works at the local university's cafeteria, crosses paths with 12-year-old Audrey and her single father, university professor Dr. Slavkin O'Hara, when Henry is awarded a scholarship to the university as a child prodigy.
The
Voices from Mariel
by Ronald A. Rowe April 13th, 2011 | Independent Movie, Movie Reviews
Voices from Mariel isn’t a household name, at least not yet. The documentary film from NFocus Visual Communications tells the story of the Mariel Boatlift through the eyes of both those who left and those who stayed behind. This unique film was shot on location in Florida and in Cuba, giving two distinct perspectives to the story.
As a quick background, the Mariel Boatlift occurred in 1980. After weeks of increasingly desperate attempts by Cuban citizens to gain asylum and leave the country, Cuban dictator Fidel Castro decided to open the floodgates and let those who wanted to leave go
As a quick background, the Mariel Boatlift occurred in 1980. After weeks of increasingly desperate attempts by Cuban citizens to gain asylum and leave the country, Cuban dictator Fidel Castro decided to open the floodgates and let those who wanted to leave go
This Week’s New Releases (4/8)
by Jaclyn Abergas April 5th, 2011 | Comedy, Historical, Independent Movie, Movie News
Arthur
Starring Russell Brand, Arthur has always relied on two things: his great fortune and his long-time nanny Hobson, played by Helen Mirren, to keep him in check. But when he has to decide between an arranged marriage that will ensure his fortunes or to risk it all for the love of his life, Naomi, played by Greta Gerwig, he must make a decision that will change his entire life.
Hanna
Starring Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana and Cate Blanchett, Hanna, played by Ronan, has been brought up to become a perfect assassin by her father, played by Eric Bana. Her ultimate test
Starring Russell Brand, Arthur has always relied on two things: his great fortune and his long-time nanny Hobson, played by Helen Mirren, to keep him in check. But when he has to decide between an arranged marriage that will ensure his fortunes or to risk it all for the love of his life, Naomi, played by Greta Gerwig, he must make a decision that will change his entire life.
Hanna
Starring Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana and Cate Blanchett, Hanna, played by Ronan, has been brought up to become a perfect assassin by her father, played by Eric Bana. Her ultimate test