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Holmes and Jackson Spark Hope in Happy Hours Tribeca Reunion
film22 days ago

Holmes and Jackson Spark Hope in Happy Hours Tribeca Reunion

Katie Holmes’s film Happy Hours, which premiered at Tribeca, teams her with Joshua Jackson for a reunion that underscores post-pandemic loneliness and the hope of reconnecting. Holmes wrote and directed the project, drawing on her Broadway work in Our Town, and says the film invites compassion, hope, and the belief that love is possible and life has no fixed path. The ensemble includes cast from Our Town, with praise for Holmes as a collaborative, actor‑friendly director who motivates strong performances.

Earth, Wind & Fire: A Celestial Legend with Human Faults
entertainment1 month ago

Earth, Wind & Fire: A Celestial Legend with Human Faults

A Questlove-directed Tribeca Festival documentary traces Earth, Wind & Fire’s rise to global stardom while confronting Maurice White’s complex personal life, financial tensions, and the band’s inner dynamics, featuring interviews with Barack and Michelle Obama and peers, blending archival footage and animation to celebrate the group’s impact while revealing fractures behind the glitter; the film is streaming on HBO Max.

Springsteen Headlines Tribeca Night, Honored for Social Justice with Bono and Patti Smith
entertainment1 month ago

Springsteen Headlines Tribeca Night, Honored for Social Justice with Bono and Patti Smith

Bruce Springsteen received the Harry Belafonte Voices For Social Justice Award at Tribeca, performing with Bono and Patti Smith (and accompanist Tony Shanahan) in a show that included 'People Have The Power' and a dedication of the award to citizens who stood against federal actions; De Niro also spoke at the event, praising Springsteen while condemning Trump, highlighting art’s role in shaping culture and politics.

Springsteen Apologizes to Bono, Sings With Patti Smith at Tribeca Festival
music1 month ago

Springsteen Apologizes to Bono, Sings With Patti Smith at Tribeca Festival

Bruce Springsteen accepts the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award at Tribeca, discusses democracy and Trump-era overreach in a sit-down with Bono, apologizes to Bono for not saying yes to licensing his song for a Gap campaign, then welcomes Patti Smith onstage for “Peaceable Kingdom” and “People Have the Power” before delivering a live solo version of “Land of Hope and Dreams” with Bono providing backing vocals; Smith’s appearance underscores the event’s activist tone as Springsteen dedicates the award to protesters in Minneapolis, Portland and Los Angeles.

Springsteen rails against Trump, but says his band is built for hard times
music1 month ago

Springsteen rails against Trump, but says his band is built for hard times

Bruce Springsteen told a Tribeca Festival panel that he's angry with Donald Trump but remains hopeful, insisting he's a concerned citizen and that his band was built for hard times. He urged finding common ground amid a divisive era, dedicated his social-justice award to anti-ICE protesters, and performed with Bono and Patti Smith, while Robert De Niro offered pointed remarks about the president.

Springsteen: I'm a concerned citizen, not a candidate, at Tribeca
entertainment1 month ago

Springsteen: I'm a concerned citizen, not a candidate, at Tribeca

Bruce Springsteen used a Tribeca Festival appearance to dismiss any talk of a 2028 presidential bid, calling himself a 'concerned citizen' who uses his platform for social justice alongside Bono. He dedicated his award to anti-ICE protesters, urged recognition of shared humanity, and performed with Patti Smith, underscoring his belief that America can unite despite a divisive era.

Springsteen Regrets Declining Bono’s Gap Song, Says He Should Have Said Yes
music1 month ago

Springsteen Regrets Declining Bono’s Gap Song, Says He Should Have Said Yes

At a Tribeca Festival event, Bono recalled asking Bruce Springsteen to license his song 'Girls in Their Summer Clothes' for Gap’s (RED) campaign; Springsteen admits he refused in 2008 and now says it was a big mistake, calling the song a personal favorite and joking that he should have done it so audiences could hear it as a hit. The moment came during a night honoring Springsteen, with Bono praising him and later joining for a performance.

FX Drops Marathon Day: A Standalone Prequel to Adults
tv1 month ago

FX Drops Marathon Day: A Standalone Prequel to Adults

FX will release a standalone prequel episode titled Marathon Day for its comedy Adults, introducing the friend group and Paul Baker’s origin. Written by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw and directed by Jonathan Krisel, the episode premieres at the Tribeca Festival and streams July 31 on FX and Hulu (with limited releases on Hulu’s YouTube channel and FX’s TikTok/Instagram). Adults Season 2 follows on Aug. 27, with the eight-episode season available on Hulu and FXX on demand and two new episodes airing each week on FXX.

Cotton Fever Wins Big at Tribeca 2026 as Labrador and Jail Time Records Also Take Top Prizes
film1 month ago

Cotton Fever Wins Big at Tribeca 2026 as Labrador and Jail Time Records Also Take Top Prizes

Tribeca Festival 2026 announced its winners across U.S. Narrative, International Narrative, and Documentary competitions, led by Cotton Fever as Best U.S. Narrative Feature (and Best Cinematography) and Labrador – Autopsy of Silence as Best International Narrative Feature (and Best Cinematography). Jail Time Records won Best Documentary Feature, with prizes also going to Summer of Three for Best Screenplay and Performance in a U.S. Narrative Feature, Zejtune for Best International Screenplay, and multiple honors across Shorts, Viewpoints, Nora Ephron, and New Directors. Audience Award results will be revealed later in the festival’s 25th edition, which closes with Alicia Keys: Girl From Hell’s Kitchen and a Bruce Springsteen honor.

Perry and Trudeau Turn Tribeca Red Carpet into PDA Moment
entertainment1 month ago

Perry and Trudeau Turn Tribeca Red Carpet into PDA Moment

Pop superstar Katy Perry and former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau made a rare red-carpet debut as a couple at the Tribeca Festival premiere of Perry’s concert film ‘Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour — Live From Paris’ in New York, sharing affectionate poses and PDAs as Perry wore a white rose-embellished halter gown and Trudeau a sharp black suit, marking another public milestone in their romance after months of rumors.

The Last Day Reimagines Mrs. Dalloway as a Modern Motherhood Portrait
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The Last Day Reimagines Mrs. Dalloway as a Modern Motherhood Portrait

Tribeca debut The Last Day, directed by Rachel Rose and loosely inspired by Mrs. Dalloway, follows two moms—Julia and Taylor—through a Fourth of July in a New York suburb. Alicia Vikander and Victoria Pedretti deliver powerhouse performances as women negotiating career, motherhood, and identity, supported by striking imagery and sound over a cryptic, mood-driven narrative. The film offers emotional resonance and a provocative look at modern motherhood, even as it withholds tidy answers.