The notice in my American Express bill triggered a reminder that the 8th Annual Tribeca Film Festival is fast approaching. (Guess which company is a sponsor!) This year the festival is slated to include, 85 feature-length and 46 short films. Earlier this week, specific details about many of the selections were announced. “Each year we look forward to bringing our films to the most engaged movie-going audience and providing filmmakers a global stage,” said Jane Rosenthal, co-founder of the Tribeca Film Festival. “Film festivals play a critical role in the life of a film. Tribeca is here to support these films and filmmakers along their journey. We are very proud of the slate this year and hope everyone will come and enjoy the Festival.”
The festival begins on April 22nd with a showing of a new Woody Allen film, Whatever Works, and continues until May 3. According to the TFF website, “This year's exciting slate of films—chosen from a total of 2,254 feature submissions—encompasses feature films from 32 countries, many of which are premieres.
You can count on the library acquiring Allen’s new film when it is released on DVD, but in the meantime, travel with other MovieLine goers for a showing of his last critically acclaimed film, Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Right now, this is the most popular movie title in the library, indicating that many didn’t have an opportunity to see the film in theatres or want to see it again. So, please do join me (and Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Patricia Clarkson and others) in the McManus Room on March 26th at 7:00. No charge card required. There is never a charge for our movie showings and they are open to all with an interest. You will love the quality of the picture on our large screen. Thanks so much to the Friends of the Library for the gift of our terrific new projector.
