Tribeca with Abe: Official Competition

I’m thrilled to have covered Tribeca in-person again! I’ve seen multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

Penélope Cruz is terrific in the very engaging and superb “Official Competition,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Spotlight Narrative section. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Interview with Abe: Julian Acosta

“The Seven Faces of Jane,” which opened the Bentonville Film Festival, is an interesting "exquisite corpse" project with seven different directors all creating separate segments. I got to speak for Cinema Daily US with one of them, Julian Acosta! Watch our conversation in full below!

Interviews with Abe: Good Luck to You, Leo Grande

Hulu's new comedy “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” which I saw at Sundance, is a delight. I got to speak for Cinema Daily US with director Sophie Hyde and screenwriter Katy Brand. Watch our conversations in full below and read my review of the film here.

Tribeca with Abe: Roving Woman

I’m thrilled to have covered Tribeca in-person again! I’ve seen multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

One woman goes on a directionless journey in “Roving Woman,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Viewpoints section. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: January

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

A poignant moment in Latvian history and one young filmmaker's development is chronicled in “January,” which is showing at Tribeca in the International Narrative Competition. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: Alone Together

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

“Alone Together,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Spotlight Narrative section before its theatrical release next week, is an expected pandemic romance from Katie Holmes. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: There There

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

Experimental filmmaking takes an intriguing turn in “There There,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Spotlight Narrative section. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: Space Oddity

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

I loved the energy and humor in “Space Oddity,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Spotlight Narrative section. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: Karaoke

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

Israeli actors Sasson Gabay and Lior Ashkenazi costar in “Karaoke,” which is showing at Tribeca in the International Narrative Competition. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: In Her Name

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

It was a delight to speak with actress Sarah Carter about making her feature directiorail debut with “In Her Name”, which is playing at Tribeca in the Tribeca Online Premieres section. Watch the full conversation above.

Tribeca with Abe: The Good House

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

Sigourney Weaver turns in a solid performance in a film that's not quite as good, “The Good House,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Spotlight Narrative section. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: The Wild One

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

Filmmaker Jack Garfein is the subject of the very interesting documentary “The Wild One,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Spotlight Documentary section. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: The Courtroom

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

The imbalance of the justice system in the United States gets a straightforward spotlight in “The Courtroom,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Tribeca Online Premieres section. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: An Act of Worship

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

Muslims in America are the subject of “An Act of Worship,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Documentary Competition. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: Breaking the Ice

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

Gender identity and sports are compellingly explored in “Breaking the Ice,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Viewpoints section. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: To the End

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

Young activists fighting for much-needed action on climate change get a spotight in “To the End,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Viewpoints section. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: American Dreamer

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

Peter Dinklage and Shirley MacLaine star in the lackluster “American Dreamer,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Spotlight Narrative section. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: The Integrity of Joseph Chambers

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

Clayne Crawford delivers a strong central performance in his latest collaboration with director Robert Machoian, “The Integrity of Joseph Chambers,” which is showing at Tribeca in the US Narrative Competition. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Weekend Movie Recommendations with Abe

Every Friday, I'll be uploading a Minute with Abe: Weekend Movie Recommendations Edition, surveying new releases in theaters, on DVD, and on streaming services. Check it out, and subscribe to the movieswithabe channel!

New to Theaters: Elvis
New to Theaters, VOD, and Digital: Murder at Yellowstone City
New to DVD: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Cinderella, After Yang
New to Netflix: Sing 2
New to Hulu: Ted K
New to Disney+: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Tribeca with Abe: The Drop

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

An unfortunate mistake leads to plenty of entertaining discomfort in “The Drop,” which is showing at Tribeca in the US Narrative Competition. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Elvis

Baz Luhrmann's new biopic “Elvis,” which is now playing in theaters, is quite the spectacle. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: Good Girl Jane

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

Rain Spencer delivers a terrific lead performance in an enthralling film about youth and influences, “Good Girl Jane,” which is showing at Tribeca in the US Narrative Competition. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: Petit Mal

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

A throuple gets a poignant and involving showcase in “Petit Mal,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Viewpoints section. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: Somewhere in Queens

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

Ray Romano makes his directorial debut with the sincerely entertaining “Somewhere in Queens,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Spotlight Narrative section. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: Acidman

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

Dianna Agron and Thomas Haden Church star in the worthwhile and compelling “Acidman,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Spotlight Narrative section. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: The Forgiven

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

“The Forgiven,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Spotlight Narrative section before its theatrical release next week, is a foreboding satire from John Michael McDonagh. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: You Can Live Forever

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

The intersection of a Jehovah's Witness community and the LGBTQ+ world is powerfully explored in “You Can Live Forever,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Viewpoints section. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: Babysitter

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

Parenting, chauvinism, and human interaction get a humorous look in “Babysitter,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Tribeca Critics Week section. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: Pink Moon

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

Questions of grief and mortality are compellingly explored in “Pink Moon,” which is showing at Tribeca in the International Narrative Competition. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Lightyear

I absolutely loved Disney and Pixar's “Lightyear,” which is now playing in theaters. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: Vengeance

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

“Vengeance,” which is showing at Tribeca as the Gala selection before its theatrical release July 29th, is an extremely entertaining directorial debut from B.J. Novak. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Weekend Movie Recommendations with Abe

Every Friday, I'll be uploading a Minute with Abe: Weekend Movie Recommendations Edition, surveying new releases in theaters, on DVD, and on streaming services. Check it out, and subscribe to the movieswithabe channel!

New to Theaters: Lightyear, Official Competition, My Donkey, My Lover, and I, Wild Men
New to Theaters and Apple TV+: Cha Cha Real Smooth
New to DVD: Benedetta, Farewell Amor, Gold
New to Netflix: Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America, Won’t You Be My Neighbor
New to Hulu: Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, The Worst Person in the World, Here Before

Tribeca with Abe: Hommage

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

“Hommage,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Viewpoints section, is an involving tribute to the art of cinema. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: Jerry and Marge Go Large

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

I had a delightful chat with Larry Wilmore about his role in “Jerry and Marge Go Large”, which makes its world premiere in the Spotlight Narrative section at Tribeca. I spoke with them for CinemaDailyUS.com - watch the full conversation above.

Tribeca with Abe: My Love Affair with Marriage

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

I was excited to have the opportunity to speak to director Signe Baumane and star Dagmara Domińczyk about their film “My Love Affair with Marriage”, which made its world premiere in the International Narrative Competition at Tribeca. I spoke with them for ShockYa - watch the full conversation above.

Tribeca with Abe: Corner Office

I’m thrilled to be covering Tribeca in-person again! I’m seeing multiple films a day and will post my reviews and interviews as soon as I can.

Jon Hamm stars in the peculiar but captivating satire “Corner Office,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Spotlight Narrative section. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: The Janes

The documentary “The Janes,” about women who provided abortions anonymously in the 1970s, is now streaming on HBO Max. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Interview with Abe: Tahara

I had the chance to see “Tahara” as part of the virtual NewFest lineup in 2020, and I wrote my review along with two other films with plenty of Jewish content, “Shiva Baby” and “Minyan.” Now, nearly two and a half years after its premiere at the in-person Slamdance Film Festival in 2020, “Tahara” is finally arriving in theaters. I was fortunate to be able to speak with star Madeline Grey DeFreece, director Olivia Peace, and writer Jess Zeidman about the project and to add in my own personal connection to some of the film’s themes and ideas. Watch the full interview below, and see “Tahara” in theaters starting this Friday!

Movie with Abe: 1982

Lebanon's 2020 Oscar entry “1982” finally arrives in theaters this Friday. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

Weekend Movie Recommendations with Abe

Every Friday, I'll be uploading a Minute with Abe: Weekend Movie Recommendations Edition, surveying new releases in theaters, on DVD, and on streaming services. Check it out, and subscribe to the movieswithabe channel!

New to Theaters: Poser
New to Prime Video: Fences, Juno, Whip It, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Call Me By Your Name
New to Hulu: The American, An Education, Don Jon, Die Hard, Alien