Category: Comedy

THE COMPATRIOTS View New Trailer: VOD Release September 16th, United States and Canada 

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Director and writer: Spencer Cohen
Starring: Rafael Silva, Denis Shepherd, Dakota Lustick, Caroline Portu, Jaison Hunter. Brandon Grimes
Producers: Jennifer Potts and on Alberto Sayan

THE COMPATRIOTS’ release overlaps with the United States’ Citizen Day on September 17, 2025, and shows the importance of these stories about immigration, identity, and belonging in American films.

Film Website: www.thecompatriotsfilm.com

@thecompatriotsfilm #TheCompatriotsFilm

‘Freakier Friday’ Official Trailer Starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lyndsay Lohan: in Theaters August 8th

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Release date: August 8, 2025
Director: Nisha Ganatra
Screenplay: Jordan Weiss
Story by: Elyse Hollander, Jordan Weiss
Based on Freaky Friday: by Mary Rodgers
Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Mark Harmon
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, fantasy
Run time: 1 hour 51 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English

Director Nisha Ganatra’s Freaky Friday is a sequel to the 2003 film and brings back Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis and Lynsey Lohan in their hilarious roles as Tess Coleman  and Anna Coleman.

More great cast of characters are Harper Coleman (Julia Butters), Anna's daughter and Tess' granddaughter;  Lily Davies ( Sophia Hammons) Anna's future stepdaughter, and Harper's future stepsister; Eric Davies, (Manny Jacinto) Anna's new fiancé, Lily's father, and Harper's future stepfather; Ryan, (Mark Harmon) Tess' husband, Anna and Harry's stepfather, and Harper's step-grandfather.

Rounding things out are Jake, (Chad Michael Murray ) Anna's ex-boyfriend; Ella, (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan);  Pei-Pei, (Rosalind Chao) a Chinese restaurant owner;  Madame Jen, (Vanessa Bayer) a fortune teller; Maddie, (Christina Vidal Mitchell) one of Anna's best friends; Peg, (Haley Hudson) one of Anna's best friends;  Harry Coleman,( Ryan Malgarini) Tess' son, Anna's younger brother, Ryan's stepson, and Harper's uncle; Pei-Pei's Mom,(Lucille Soong); Mr. Elton Bates, (Stephen Tobolowsky); Jett (Jordan E. Cooper); Blake Kalem (Elaine Hendrix); GiGi (Chloe Fineman )

Distributors: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Production companies: Walt Disney Pictures, Gunn Films, Burr! Productions
Producers: Kristin Burr, Andrew Gunn, Jamie Lee Curtis
Cinematographer: Matthew Clark
Editor: Eleanor Infante
Music: Amie Doherty

‘ROOFMAN’ in Theaters Only October 10, 2025

Director: Derek Cianfrance
Writers: Derek Cianfrance, Kirt Gunn
Starring: Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Melonie Diaz, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias, Jimmy O. Yang, Peter Dinklage
Genre: Crime, comedy, drama
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Country: United States
Language: English

Director Derek Cianfrance’s new film ‘ROOFMAN’ tells the incredible story of  Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), a former United States Army Reserve officer, who was given the name Roofman after becoming infamous for burglarizing McDonald’s by entering through the roof and avoiding capture by hiding inside the walls of a Toys "R" Us.

Rounding out the cast are Leigh Wainscott (Kirsten Dunst), a single mother and Jeffrey’s love interest; Ron Smith(Ben Mendelsohn), a Pastor; Toys-R-Us general manager (Peter Dinklage); Jeff’s friend (Juno Temple); Jeff's friend (LaKeith Stanfield); Dwayne, a McDonald's manager (Tony Revolori); Jeff's lawyer (Dan Marks), Kami (Kathryn Stamas)

Paramount Pictures Presents, In Association with Miramax / FilmNation Entertainment / Von Waaden Entertainment,  A High Frequency / Hunting Lane / 51 Entertainment/Limelight Production, A film by Derek Cianfrance
Distributor: Miramax -Paramount Pictures
Production companies: FilmNation Entertainment, Limelight, Aperture Media Partners, High Frequency Entertainment, Hunting Lane Films, 51 Entertainment
Producers: Dylan Sellers, Chris Parker, Jamie Patricof, Lynette Howell Taylor
Cinematographer: Andrij Parekh
Editor: Jim Helton

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) and American Cinematheque Celebrate Mara Brock Akil on Juneteenth

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On Thursday, Juneteenth, the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) and American Cinematheque paid  special tribute to celebrated Mara Brock Akil,

The sit-down discussion took place at American Cinematheque’s AERO Theater in Santa Monica, before a packed and engaged audience.     Her film career includes With Honors, Sparkle, The Start Up, Stamped from the Beginning.

Mara’s television career includes: The Sinbad Show, Keep the Faith", South Central, Dave's World, Moesha, The Jamie Foxx Show, Girlfriends, The Game", Leading Women, Cougar Town, Being Mary Jane, Reed Between the Lines         Love Is Yes, "The Vineyard"

And her latest television project on Netflix series Forever that she is executive producing. Mara has won a host of awards NAACP Image Awards, National Association of Television Program Executives, Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award, NAMIC Vision, and SHINE Awards.

Tribeca 2025 -These Films ❤️ NY!

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Whether you’re joining us from out of town or you’re a native New Yorker looking to fall in love with the city all over again, these select features, docs, and shorts will put you in an Empire State of mind.

On a String

Thursday, June 5 @ 5:00 PM, The Indeed Theater at Spring Studios

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Living at home with mom and dad is a drag…even when that home is in the heart of New York City. In this narrative feature, a Juilliard-trained violinist is struggling to make a living when her toxic ex reappears with the chance to play viola in a prestigious orchestra. From writer, director, and star Isabel Hagen (who also happens to be a Juilliard-trained violinist), this laugh-out-loud comedy is also her directorial debut.

 

Shorts: NY Off Peak

Friday, June 6 @ 5:00 PM, The Indeed Theater at Spring Studios

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Only have a New York minute? These shorts were curated specifically for the city that never sleeps. Check out these pint-sized picks from our shorts program, highlighting all the wacky, wonderful, heartwarming realities of life in NYC.

Relay

Saturday, June 07 @ 4:00 PM, SVA Theater

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Glide through the streets of Manhattan like a ghost with reclusive fixer Ash, played by Riz Ahmed. This New York-centric action thriller for director David Mackenzie also stars Lily James, Sam Worthington, and Willa Fitzgerald in a simmering story of connection that ends with a riveting, pulse-pounding pursuit across the city.

Raoul’s, A New York Story

Wednesday, June 11 @ 5:45 PM, AMC 19th St. East 6

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The heart of New York’s food and art scenes of the ‘70s and ‘80s come to life in this documentary from Tribeca Studios following French bistro mainstay Raoul’s Restaurant. Founded in 1975 by two French brothers seeking to bring affordable French cooking to New York, this unassuming spot became the beloved hangout of the Soho art crowd that’s stuck around for fifty years.

The Sixth Borough

Wednesday, June 11 @ 8:30 PM, The Indeed Theater at Spring Studios

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Head just outside the city in The Sixth Borough, exploring the indelible yet often overlooked impact of Long Island’s suburbs on hip-hop. Through rich archival performance footage, new clips, and compelling interviews with scene OGs, this film balances a celebration of Long Island’s musical contributions and an unflinching look at the false promises of suburban life for Black families.

The premiere screening will be followed by a special performance from De La Soul and Rakim.

Empire Skate

Friday, June 13 @ 9:00 PM, Village East by Angelika

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Watch the colorful rise of New York skateboard culture in the 1990s, and the enduring influence of the brand SUPREME, as well as skaters like the legendary Tony Hawk, who breathed life into this vibrant world. From Tribeca alum Josh Swade, this exhilarating documentary looks at what happens when multiple cultural trends – skating, graffiti, hip-hop, and fashion – converge to make something timeless.

Meet the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival Jurors

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The Jury is In!

You’ve seen the Festival line-up; now it’s time to reveal the jury. These industry leaders and creative visionaries will be deliberating on and presenting laurels to the top projects across 17 competition categories from film to games, audio storytelling to TV, and more.

Judging films in competition will be visionaries ranging from Colson Whitehead to Mira Sorvino to Matthew Broderick and Art Linson to Ilana Glazer — and those are just a few names on the list. The likes of Annie Murphy, Jennifer Beals, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Gina Rodriguez, Stephanie Hsu, and more will deliberate on the Nora Ephron Award, the 2025 Viewpoints Competition, and the AT&T Untold Stories Greenlight Committee.

Winners will be announced at the Tribeca Festival Awards Ceremony on June 12th.

But don’t just celebrate the winning programs — see them for yourself.

Our Festival Favorites Pass provides ticketless access to all Award Winner and Back By Popular Demand screenings on Sunday, June 15 as we bring back the most popular programs of the Fest, along with the award winners. For just $60, you can watch as many movies as you can schedule into one day.

Netflix Kicks Off Two-Week Citywide FYSEE LA Festival with Special Events for “Black Mirror,” “The Diplomat,” “Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney,” and More 

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On Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, Netflix kicked off FYSEE LA, a two-week citywide festival celebrating Emmy contenders across Los Angeles. There were standing room only events for Black Mirror, The Diplomat and Everybody's Live with John Mulaney featuring series stars such as Will Ferrell, Paul Giamatti, Allison Janney, Rashida Jones, John Mulaney, Keri Russell, Tracee Ellis Ross, and many more.

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Netflix also hosted creative conversations with ground-breaking creators, writers, directors and actors from hit Netflix series such as Forever, The Four Seasons, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, Nobody Wants This, The Residence, Simone Biles Rising, and Zero Day.

Will Ferrell and Harper Steele headlined a Netflix Documentary Spotlight Event, and the first of Netflix's LA Screening Series kicked off with "Action Night" featuring director Q&As for Rebel Ridge and American Primeval.

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Tribeca Festival is proud to present… TV and NOW

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They’re here! Announcing the Official Selections for television and indie episodic series at this year’s Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX. From June 4-15, we’ll be screening some of the most exciting (and entertaining) programs on network and streaming, and we want you there.

Buy a Hudson pass or ticket package today to secure your seat at the Festival, and take advantage of our special announcement sale pricing while it lasts!

From never-before-seen series premieres to the new seasons of multiple fan-favorite shows, this year’s Festival has it all.

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Settle into dynastic family dramas with the Season 3 premiere of Max’s The Gilded Age (starring Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector and Cynthia Nixon) and the series premieres of BritBox miniseries Outrageous and Prime Video’s We Were Liars. Enter the unknown with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3, and step into the 60’s with the Season 4 finale of Godfather of Harlem. Scratch your true crime itch with the World Premieres of AMC docuseries The Furry Detectives: Unmasking a Monster and Apple TV+ detective thriller Smoke.

Check out the full TV program here.

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But wait—there’s more! Tribeca prides itself on celebrating independent filmmakers across every medium, including television. Our NOW category boasts some of the most daring indie episodic programs in the marketplace today.

In the NOW Special Screenings category, find the New York Premiere of sibling dramedy Hal & Harper from writer/director/actor Cooper Raiff. Or, catch a docuseries World Premiere: see a unique side of the beauty pageant circuit with Mrs. America and discover the untold battle of the famed ‘90s ‘Got Milk’ campaign in The Price of Milk.

The NOW Showcase might just have your next favorite show. Fans of Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody will delight in the marital dramedy Seasoned, and the family fun keeps coming with mother-son kidney transplant drama Mother, May I Have a Kidney? Comedy legends lift off to new heights in Jeremy Beiler’s Earth to Percy and check in to unexpected places with Joanna Leeds’ Bulldozer.

See the full NOW program here.

Now that we’ve got you excited, it’s time to get those tickets. To secure your seat before everyone else, buy a Festival pass or package, or sign up for Tribeca Membership today. The most anticipated events will sell out before tickets go on sale to the general public on April 29.

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