Rarely are the television selections at Tribeca anything worth writing home about. In recent years, only FX's smash hit The Bear left any real mark on the industry as a whole. With Apple TV's mystery/crime adaptation Presumed Innocent and the pedigree of seasoned actor Jake Gyllenhaal, the television wing of this festival becomes revitalized in … Continue reading Tribeca 2024: Presumed Innocent
Sundance 2021: Passing
★★ Well, this was a flagrant disappointment. This isn't a complete misfire - the black-and-white cinematography is stunning and beautiful, there are some fascinating racially charged moments, and the chemistry between Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson draws you in. Alexander Skarsgard has a way with playing characters that make your skin crawl, and I couldn't … Continue reading Sundance 2021: Passing