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07.06.2023 - 18:03 / variety.com
Brent Lang Executive Editor The Tribeca Festival excised “Film” from its name in 2021, and while it’s true that the annual celebration of all things entertainment has expanded to include plenty of television and immersive programming, the movies make it a must-attend event. This year’s lineup is no exception. It has big-name actors such as Michael Shannon and Jennifer Esposito trying their hand at directing, along with revelatory performances from stars like Nick Jonas. But what makes Tribeca so exciting is that it’s a springboard for bold new voices (keep your eyes on So Young Shelly Yo, making her feature directorial debut). As the fest gets ready to kick off on June 7, here are nine movies not to be missed.
FIRST TIME FEMALE DIRECTOR
Chelsea Peretti, who stole scenes as the social media-obsessed assistant on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” slides behind the camera for this comedy about a writer who is forced to take over a production of her latest play after her male predecessor is fired for inappropriate behavior. Peretti doesn’t just direct the movie — she also wrote, produced and stars in it. THE GOOD HALF The buzz is that Nick Jonas reminds viewers that he’s a compelling actor when not selling out arenas. In “The Good Half,” he plays a man who travels home to Cleveland for his mother’s funeral. There, friends, family members and a hoarder priest help him come to terms with his past. The film, which is directed by Robert Schwartzman, is one of the hotter titles looking for distribution. ERIC LARUE Michael Shannon makes his directorial debut with this drama about Janice, a woman whose son murders three high school classmates. Judy Greer gives a standout performance as the emotionally shattered mother. Given the
Kourtney Kardashian may have the kind of jet-setting lifestyle some can only dream of, but there’s no need to be green with envy — when you can be green with her favorite matcha-based product instead.
Written and directed by Chelsea Peretti, First Time Female Filmmaker lives in the self-deprecating world of meta storytelling. Debuting at the Tribeca Festival in Spotlight Narrative, Peretti put so much of herself into this narrative, it could work as a documentary. It’s also such a comically honest portrayal of what women must endure if they want to get ahead in any career, let alone the theater business. Having to constantly prove to yourself and others that you are capable is so exhausting, but can also be rewarding if you are set up for success. Many are often left to fend for themselves, and the film shows one way of how that can happen.
Nick Jonas has revealed he missed out on a role in the Wicked movie. The former Disney star said he and his older brother Joe Jonas auditioned for the part of Fiyero in the upcoming film adaptation of the hit musical – but missed out to Bridgerton actor Jonathan Bailey. Nick told Variety: "Yes, it's true.
A great movie comedy is something of a miracle, a combination of circumstances, personnel, and timing that would seem impossible to replicate, even under the most ideal circumstances.
Roku has picked up the U.S. rights to the new comedy film “First Time Female Director,” which is written, directed and produced by Chelsea Peretti.
Lorraine viewers were quick to comment on social media as they joked about the Jonas Brothers' true feelings about appearing on the show. The trio - aka Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas - were live in the studio to chat to host Lorraine Kelly about their new music.
Brittany Snow hits the red carpet in a sparkling blue gown for the premiere of her new movie, The Good Half, during the 2023 Tribeca Festival at BMCC Theater earlier this week in New York City.
Brittany Snow opens up about how she’s been coping the last few months since filing for divorce from Tyler Stanaland.
The stars came out in force for Chanel’s Through Her Lens Program lunch during the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival held at Odeon on Friday (June 9) in New York City.
Nick Jonas missed out on a role in the 'Wicked' movie. The 30-year-old star has revealed that he and his older brother Joe Jonas auditioned for the part of Fiyero in the upcoming film adaptation of the hit musical but missed out to 'Bridgerton' actor Jonathan Bailey. Nick told Variety: "Yes, it's true.
Nick Jonas is opening up about auditioning for the Wicked movie and how he went up against his brother Joe Jonas for the role of Fiyero.
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter No, it’s not a Mad Lib generated to excite kids who grew up in the early 2000s: a Jonas brother is starring in a movie directed by Michael Moscovitz — aka Anne Hathaway’s love interest in “The Princess Diaries.” Nick Jonas and filmmaker Robert Schwartzman (as the guitar-playing, car-fixing, M&M-eating heartthrob is known in real life) have been friends since the early days of their fame. They met when Schwartzman’s band Rooney, which gained prominence after appearing on another early-aughts staple “The O.C.”, opened on tour for Jonas Brothers. But they never officially worked together until they collaborated on the indie “The Good Half,” a comedic drama that premieres this week at Tribeca Festival. It’s the third time directing for Schwartzman, who is more often behind the camera since “The Princess Diaries” and in 2018 co-founded the distribution company Utopia.
Addie Morfoot Contributor With 109 narrative and documentary features, as well as a bevy of shorts, TV series, podcasts, games and live music events, the Tribeca Festival offers a wide range of media in its 22nd year.“It’s all about creating an entire festival program that harmonizes together,” says Tribeca Festival Director and VP of programming, Cara Cusuamno. “The idea of discovery is a touchpoint that we come back to quite a lot.
Kelly Clarkson said not getting a push gift from her ex-husband should have been a red flag.The 41-year-old daytime talk show host revealed the nugget during Friday's show with guests Carey Hart and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. It was Pink's husband, Hart, who mentioned he got her a motorcycle as her push gift (they share two children together), and it was the star who went on to explain what a push gift is.The concept was lost on Clarkson, who seemed to think that the baby's the push gift.
Kelly Clarkson is poking some fun at her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.
Looking back — with a dash of shade. Kelly Clarkson uncovered a new “red flag” moment in her marriage to ex Brandon Blackstock after learning about the concept of push presents.
Brent Lang Executive Editor The Tribeca Festival has unveiled the jury members who will select winning projects in the film, immersive, games and audio storytelling sections for its 2023 edition. It’s a collection of directors, writers, actors, producers and cultural leaders that includes Oscar winner Brendan Fraser (“The Whale”) and Oscar nominee Stephanie Hsu (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”). The A-list talent in the jury consists of actors such as Zoey Deutch (“The Politician”), Dianna Agron (“Glee”), Zazie Beetz (“Atlanta”), Kate Siegel (“Hush”), Nina Dobrev (“The Vampire Diaries”), Piper Perabo (“Covert Affairs”), Noah Centineo (“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”) and Chloë Grace Moretz (“Kick-Ass”). Chance the Rapper, playwright and screenwriter Jeremy O. Harris and multi-hyphenate filmmakers such Andrew Ahn, Mark Duplass, Stephen Kay and Clea DuVall are also among the jurors.
The Jonas Brothers are finally shedding light on the way they all “met.”
Priyanka Chopra loved working with her husband. In an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip from the set of the actress' latest film, , Chopra gushes over Nick Jonas' cameo performance in the film.«It was hysterical,» she says. «He leaned into it and the crew was cracking up.
Priyanka Chopra opened up about a variety of topics during an interview with The Zoe Report.