Tribeca Film Festival 2016

Founded in 2002 by Jane Rosenthal, Robert De Niro and Craig Hatkoff, the Tribeca Film Festival's stated mission is “to enable the international film community and the general public to experience the power of film by redefining the film festival experience.” The festival celebrates New York City as a major filmmaking center as well as the long-term recovery of lower Manhattan.

“Six Feet Under” Creator Alan Ball Looks Back at the Series Finale

The series finale of Six Feet Under, “Everyone’s Waiting,” has been described as one of the greatest finales in television history. At the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival, showrunner Alan Ball joined critic Matt Zoller Seitz for a screening and…

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Ask the Actor, Kevin Spacey: What drew you to playing Nixon and how did you prepare?

Quick Answer: Building on his Machiavellian Frank Underwood in House of Cards and his stage performance of the plotting Richard III, Spacey seems to be pursuing a series of dark, power-hungry figures. But for Spacey, this pre-Watergate Nixon is…

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What does “High-Rise” say about class and wealth inequality?

Quick Answer: High-Rise is a parable about the dangers of extreme class and wealth hierarchies. The sci-fi drama starring Tom Hiddleston and based on the novel by J.G. Ballard presents a high-rise building so self-sufficient and appealing that no…

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How closely does “The Family Fang” match the book?

Quick Answer: On most plot points, The Family Fang is a faithful adaptation of the source novel by Kevin Wilson. But readers will spot some minor differences: Buster’s name is changed. Annie’s love life is omitted. Caleb has become the primary…

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Director Andrew Rossi’s Short “Fashion vs Art” for the Release of “The First Monday in May”

For the release of The First Monday in May (2016), director Andrew Rossi collaborates with The New York Times Op Doc on the short film, Fashion vs. Art.

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