★★★★★ Masters of the Universe is exactly the kind of big, crowd-pleasing blockbuster that Hollywood has shied away from in recent years. Despite appearing on surface level to be a cookie cutter action flick based on a pre-existing property, the truth could not be any further from the concept. Colorful and unapologetically silly, this meta-actioner … Continue reading Film Review: Masters of the Universe
Theater Review: Celebrity Autobiography
Celebrity Autobiography is unlike any other show on Broadway this season. It features a rotating roster of stars unafraid to really go there and do some very wonky and wacky celebrity impersonations. With an ever-changing cast, you never know which combo of autobiographies you will hear. While a handful seem to be standard every night, … Continue reading Theater Review: Celebrity Autobiography
Tribeca 2026 Wrap Up
2026's Tribeca carried a unique lineup, including a couple surprising horror gems, and some seriously twisted storylines. Don't miss out as I run down my full festival coverage, then select my favorite movies from this iteration just after the jump! Films ACT ONE Full review at the link. BREEDER Full review at the link. COTTON … Continue reading Tribeca 2026 Wrap Up
Tribeca 2026: Mumford & Sons: The House Band
★★★★ Being a rather casual fan of Mumford & Sons over the years, my attention was grabbed when perusing this year's Tribeca lineup. The band has had music documentaries before, but this one is a different breed entirely. As they embarked on their most ambitious tour to date (aptly dubbed the Railroad Revival Tour), the … Continue reading Tribeca 2026: Mumford & Sons: The House Band
Tribeca 2026: Iconoclast
★★★ Underrated actor Gabriel Basso flexes his scriptwriting and directorial chops with chilling thriller, Iconoclast. Best known for roles in Netflix's The Night Agent and movies including Super 8, The Kings of Summer, and the recent Strangers trilogy, Basso's latest is unlike any other roles he has done before. He plays Connor, a straight white … Continue reading Tribeca 2026: Iconoclast
Tribeca 2026: Act One
★★★★ Any actor would probably profess that a large part of their creative process involves spilling a truth to their audience. But how many would consider themselves prophets? What lengths would they go to preserve the authenticity of their performance? Act One makes chilling statements about the dangers of trust and corruption, taking method acting … Continue reading Tribeca 2026: Act One
Tribeca 2026: Hadestown: The Musical
★★★★★ Way down, Hadestown! That’s exactly where the pro-shot version of Hadestown: The Musical is headed; more specifically, way down to movie theater screens for five nights only. Last year, the London production of Hadestown got back five of the original Broadway cast for an absolutely unforgettable live performance that they filmed for eternal enjoyment. … Continue reading Tribeca 2026: Hadestown: The Musical
Tribeca 2026: Killing Castro
★★★ Well before his half a century run as the leader of Cuba, Fidel Castro was making waves in the United States. He became a hot topic, and everyone wanted him dead before he could perform his speech in front of the United Nations. The Hotel Theresa, which housed Castro during this time, would become … Continue reading Tribeca 2026: Killing Castro
Tribeca 2026: In Memoriam
★★★ Emmy-winning filmmaker Rob Burnett decided to ask the most important of questions in his surprisingly emotional In Memoriam. What matters more: professional career legacy, or the connections formed with others? Even if the answer is wildly obvious, the journey—and incredible ensemble cast—do most of the heavy lifting along the way. Actor Marc Maron is … Continue reading Tribeca 2026: In Memoriam
Tribeca 2026: Rain Reign
★★★★ A sweet, misunderstood little girl trying to fit in at school could be interpreted as a film festival staple at this point. Two years ago, Jazzy proved me wrong, when I had almost no great drive to see it going in, yet it quietly emerged as one of my favorites of 2024’s Tribeca. Rain … Continue reading Tribeca 2026: Rain Reign