All posts tagged: Tribeca Film Festival

Madonna supported by her children and famous friends at major New York premiere

Madonna supported by her children and famous friends at major New York premiere

Published by Daniella Wilson

Madonna enjoyed a family-filled evening in New York City on Friday, June 5 2026, as she premiered her highly anticipated visual project, Confessions II, with some of her nearest and dearest by her side. The music icon returned to the Beacon Theatre for the world premiere of the cinematic companion to her forthcoming album, marking another major moment in what has already been a busy and headline-making week for the superstar. © Getty Images for Tribeca Festiva Family support Among those showing their support were three of Madonna’s children – Lourdes Leon, Mercy James and David Banda – who joined the singer for the special event. Longtime friend and actress Debi Mazar was also in attendance, highlighting the close-knit circle that has remained by Madonna’s side throughout her decades-long career. © Getty Images for Tribeca Festiva Latest chapter The premiere was followed by a conversation with director duo David Toro and Solomon Chase, known collectively as TORSO, alongside host Jimmy Fallon. Together, they discussed the ambitious creative vision behind the project and the inspiration behind …

Emilia Clarke, Edgar Ramirez Lead Romantic Drama

Emilia Clarke, Edgar Ramirez Lead Romantic Drama

Published by Daniella Wilson

Ivy Bettencourt (Emilia Clarke), the heroine of writer-director Drake Doremus‘ latest romantic navel-gazer, is a little bit of a mess. We know this because the first time we see her, she’s oversleeping her alarm by so much that she barely makes her train — at which point she promptly spills coffee all over a handsome stranger, Edgar Ramírez’s Diego. We also know this because one of the next times we see her, she’s getting smashed at her goddaughter’s christening, having just reconnected with Noah (Jack Farthing), the ex-boyfriend and ex-boss who’d so recently broken her heart. Next Life The Bottom Line Plenty of sugar but not enough flavor. Venue: Tribeca Festival (Spotlight Narrative)Cast: Emilia Clarke, Edgar Ramírez, Jack FarthingDirector-screenwriter: Drake Doremus 1 hour 52 minutes This is a woman who doesn’t quite know what she wants, what she’s missing or how to find it. Premiering at Tribeca, Next Life tries to embrace her in all that uncertainty, giving her two entire realities in which to try things out or make mistakes and try again. But …

‘Earth, Wind & Fire’ Review: Questlove’s Vibrant Tribeca Opener

‘Earth, Wind & Fire’ Review: Questlove’s Vibrant Tribeca Opener

Published by Daniella Wilson

The expansiveness of Questlove’s contact list is in full evidence in his new documentary chronicling the lengthy career of the legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire. Besides the many past and present band members on display, the film includes commentary by such figures as Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, H.E.R. and Flea, among others, all attesting to the band’s lasting influence. Oh, and there’s also Barack and Michelle Obama, commenting on such weighty issues as the intricacies of slow dancing to the band’s love songs. The musician/filmmaker — who has demonstrated his cinematic bona fides with his Oscar-winning Summer of Soul and Sly Lives! — delivers another superb effort with the colorfully titled Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World), receiving its world premiere as the opening night film of the Tribeca Film Festival days before airing on HBO.  Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World) The Bottom Line A shining star of a music documentary. Venue: Tribeca Film Festival (Gala)Director: Ahmir …

Teyana Taylor Says It’s ‘Powerful’ When Women Are Given the ‘Space’ to ‘Step Into Their Vision’

Teyana Taylor Says It’s ‘Powerful’ When Women Are Given the ‘Space’ to ‘Step Into Their Vision’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Lights, camera, inspiration! Teyana Taylor is bringing her bold creative vision to the 25th Tribeca Festival for a special event celebrating women in film and storytelling. The multi-hyphenate star will take the stage for a talk presented by Through Her Lens: The Tribeca CHANEL Women’s Filmmaker Program as part of Tribeca’s Storytellers Series on Sunday, June 7, at Spring Studios in New York City. Through Her Lens Taylor, who recently joined the Through Her Lens Advisory Committee alongside powerhouse names including Jane Fonda, Lucy Liu, Tessa Thompson, Kerry Washington, Olivia Wilde, and more says the mission behind the initiative feels especially personal to her. “Joining the Through Her Lens Advisory Committee with Tribeca and CHANEL felt personal to me because I know how powerful it is when women are given the space, support, and confidence to fully step into their vision,” the Golden Globe winner said in a press release. “That’s what Through Her Lens is about, empowering women to tell bold, honest stories in their own voice. I’m proud to be part of something …