Tribeca: “American Zoo” Holds Decades of Secrets
American Zoo is a searing look at how something as seemingly disconnected as a zoo can actually be a tool for the rise of fascism.
Tribeca: “Kingston” Ruthlessly Skewers Higher Education
Kingston, so vital and conversation-changing, speaks directly to the young people it captures.
Tribeca: “Odessa” Dwells on the Banality of Evil
Odessa is a disquieting look at the pervasiveness of evil and the way it can permeate life, even when war is said to have ended.
Tribeca: “Sad Girlz” Captures Girlhood Trauma
Writer/director Fernanda Tovar’s Sad Girlz spectacularly captures girlhood, even when what’s being shown isn’t so rosy.
Tribeca: Misha Calvert Talks Finding a Way Forward in “Fault”
Writer/director Misha Calvert is no stranger to the Tribeca Film Festival. Her digital series, Strut, premiered at the festival in 2018, and Calvert returns with her short film, Fault.
Gavin Brivik & Andrew Bird Clock into “The Pitt” with Their Song “Need Someone”
The second shift of The Pitt might have clocked out already, but series composer Gavin Brivik and songwriter Andrew Bird are taking the time to talk about their work on the sophomore season.
Pittsburgh is Beautifully on Display in First “How to Rob a Bank” Trailer
“Odds of owning home? Four out of ten. Odds of earning a six-figure salary? Two out of ten. But the success rate of armed robberies is nine out of ten.”
Tribeca: TJ & Kim Burch Talk Son Nolan’s Legacy in “4000 Days”
Eleven years is a little over 4,000 days. More than a decade’s worth of time, all working toward the same goal. Daniel E Catullo III’s Tribeca-premiering documentary 4000 Days chronicles the decade-plus saga of families fighting for legislative change to prevent hazing deaths at colleges and universities.
“Song Silenced: Coming Out in Christian Music” Makes a Joyful Noise
Song Silenced: Coming Out in Christian Music is beautiful truth that is far louder than those who try to take the music away.
Director Daniel E Catullo III Talks “4000 Days” Doc About Campus Hazing
Daniel E Catullo III has four films screening at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival. Three of them have a lot in common. They’re music documentaries he produced for Peter Frampton, Katy Perry, and Alicia Keys. The fourth film is 4000 Days, a documentary Catullo III directed about fraternity hazing.
FYC: “Only Murders in the Building” Sings a Tune
Sophie Rose, Michael Blum, and David Archuleta are the writers behind “Wish That You Were Me,” the song heavily featured in the latest season of Only Murders in the Building.
“The Last Viking” is a Dark Comedy About Finding Yourself
The Last Viking is about seeing people as they are, not who we want them to be or who they think they could be, but as they are, with all the imperfections, pride, and possibilities they hold.
“Watching Mr. Pearson” is a Love Letter to Legacy
Watching Mr. Pearson is about loving the pursuit of something rather than attempting to craft a perfect legacy that remains long after you’re gone.
Composer Uno Helmersson Captures the End of an Era in “One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5”
Almost a decade ago, Stranger Things premiered on Netflix. The Stephen King and Steven Spielberg-inspired series would run for five seasons over the course of about ten years.
“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” — Episode 3 Recap: Chunnel
Bad decisions make for good television and, three episodes in, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is proving that its tangled web is so very easy to be lured into.
Pittsburgh Film Office Executive Director Dawn Keezer Opens Pittsburgh to the World
One might think the Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Film Office would describe themselves as a film buff, but Dawn Keezer doesn’t. To be fair, while Keezer may not describe herself as a movie buff, she has her favorites.
“The Big Combo” Comes Home Newly Restored
The Big Combo is one example of a gem of the genre getting the 21st-century overhaul treatment. Originally released in 1955, Ignite Films has put together a stellar, comprehensive rerelease in time for the 70th anniversary of the film.
Six Movies to Catch at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival
We’re just days away from the first screening of the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival, and the event is pulling out all the stops to celebrate a 25 years of dedication to elevating film, television, podcasting, and storytellers of all varieties.
Anna Maxwell Martin, Agnes O’Casey, Adam Nagaitis, & Ruby Ashbourne Serkis Talk “Star City”
Fans will be happy to know that the world of this alternate history doesn’t end with For All Mankind. On May 29, 2026, Apple TV+ will release the first two episodes of Star City.
“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” Lives Up to its Name
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is a darkly comedic return to the small screen for Maslany, with the addictive beginnings of a great murder mystery.