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
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
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
This Week’s New Releases (4/1)
by Jaclyn Abergas March 29th, 2011 | Action, Comedy, Movie News
April 1
Hop
Featuring the voices of James Marsden, Russell Brand, Kaley Cuoco, Elizabeth Perkins and Hugh Laurie, Hop is the story of E.B., the teenage son of the Easter Bunny. He leaves for Hollywood the day before he's supposed to take over the business to become a drummer. When he arrives in Hollywood, he is hit by Fred's car and forces Fred to take him in as a houseguest. Fred takes him in, not knowing he's just brought in the worst houseguest ever.
Insidious
Starring Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne, Insidious is a horror film about a family who moves into a
Hop
Featuring the voices of James Marsden, Russell Brand, Kaley Cuoco, Elizabeth Perkins and Hugh Laurie, Hop is the story of E.B., the teenage son of the Easter Bunny. He leaves for Hollywood the day before he's supposed to take over the business to become a drummer. When he arrives in Hollywood, he is hit by Fred's car and forces Fred to take him in as a houseguest. Fred takes him in, not knowing he's just brought in the worst houseguest ever.
Insidious
Starring Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne, Insidious is a horror film about a family who moves into a
Super Hero Summer
by Ronald A. Rowe March 17th, 2011 | Action, Movie Commentary, Movie NewsThor, starring Kenneth Branagh, is set to premier in May. Thor is a Marvel Comics superhero loosely based on the god of thunder from Norse mythology. The movie chronicles Thor’s fall from grace among the Norse gods, banishment to earth as punishment, and road to redemption. The movie is tied into the Marvel universe of movies by the after-the-credits tag from Iron Man 2.
Next up from Marvel is Captain America, scheduled to debut in theaters July 22nd. Captain America