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A Million Little Parodies

Posted on May 12, 2008 by admin

Can we declare a moratorium on book reviewers’ mimicking the style of the book they’re reviewing? Although I seem to recall a scathing and amusing Valley Girl-esque critique by Michiko Kakutani, Janet Maslin’s piece in the Times this morning is … Continue reading →

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Festival’s End: One Last Film, One Last Party

Posted on May 8, 2008 by admin

Above: Keith Haring’s “The Last Rainforest” © The Estate of Keith Haring. Below: Director Christina Clausen at Soho House. The Universe of Keith HaringDirected by Christina Clausen90 minutesFrom Italy, France By Mary Lyn Maiscott Last Saturday evening, I attended a … Continue reading →

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(What’s So Funny ’Bout) Prosthetic Limbs, Torture, and Beheading?

Posted on May 2, 2008 by admin

Hauser (John Cusack) walks through the troubled land of Turaqistan. Tribeca Film Festival 2008, April 23-May 4War, Inc.Directed by Joshua SeftelScreenplay by Mark Leyner, Jeremy Pikser, and John CusackWith John Cusack, Hilary Duff, Marisa Tomei, Joan Cusack, Ben Kingsley, Dan … Continue reading →

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The Unspeakable

Posted on April 29, 2008 by admin

Above: Emmanuel Jal returns to Africa and the vestiges of civil war. Below: The rapper, in concert, transforms horror into art.Tribeca Film Festival 2008, April 23-May 4War ChildDirected by C. Karim ChrobogWith Emmanuel Jal93 Minutes By Mary Lyn Maiscott These … Continue reading →

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Festival Quickies

Posted on April 27, 2008 by admin

Tribeca Film Festival 2008, April 23-May 4 In the anything-goes atmosphere of the club party Squeezebox, glam-punk performer Jayne County expresses herself. By Mary Lyn Maiscott Squeezebox!Directed By Zach Shaffer and Steve Saporito92 minutes Sometimes in NYC you don’t know … Continue reading →

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8/7

Posted on April 26, 2008 by admin

Philippe Petit dances between the Twin Towers. Tribeca Film Festival 2008, April 23-May 4Man On WireDirected By James Marsh94 minutesFrom UK By Robert Rosen Man on Wire, a compelling and very funny documentary about Philippe Petit’s tightrope walk between the … Continue reading →

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Identity Theft

Posted on April 25, 2008 by admin

Diega Luna and Samantha Morton play obsessive Michael Jackson and Marilyn Monroe impersonators who meet in Paris. Tribeca Film Festival 2008, April 23-May 4Mister LonelyDirected by Harmony KorineScreenplay by Harmony Korine and Avi KorineStarring Diego Luna, Samantha Morton, James Fox, … Continue reading →

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He Just Keeps Rollin’ Along

Posted on April 24, 2008 by admin

Nearing 90, the Cuban pianist Bebo Valdés is still recording and performing. Tribeca Film Festival 2008, April 23-May 4Old Man Bebo111 minutesDirected by Carlos CarcasWith Bebo Valdés, Chucho Valdés, Leonardo Acosta, Omara Portuondo, and Fernando TruebaFrom Spain By Mary Lyn … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Tribeca Film Festival ’08

Posted on April 23, 2008 by admin

Lou Reed sings sad songs. Courtesy of Waterboy Productions By Robert Rosen One year ago we launched this blog to cover the Tribeca Film Festival, and now we’re back to do it again. Last year, most of our reviews were … Continue reading →

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In the Mood for Pie

Posted on April 3, 2008 by admin

Elizabeth (Norah Jones, in her movie debut) contemplates providing a stake for poker player Leslie (Natalie Portman), with a Jaguar in the balance. My Blueberry Nights90 minutesDirected by Wong Kar WaiWritten by Wong Kar Wai and Lawrence BlockStarring Norah Jones, … Continue reading →

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