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About Caroline Ely

Caroline Ely is a TV, movie, and art lover who worked for years in the television industry. Until a few years ago, she would have described herself as well traveled, and she hopes to live up to that description again very soon. She lives in New York and often heads to the San Francisco Bay Area.

A Bigger Splash

A hothouse drama and a refreshingly cynical thriller with two ace performers pushing edgy parts way over-the-top.

By |May 11th, 2016|Crime, Thriller|0 Comments

Dheepan

Jacques Audiard’s moody heartbreaker, the winner of the Cannes Palme d’Or last year, daringly places a rough-and-ready, documentary-ish shooting style alongside confident, startling artistry.

By |May 6th, 2016|French, Top Picks|0 Comments

The First Monday in May

The documentary depicts the Met's Costume Institute striking a decisive blow against bluenoses, rubbing out the line between fashion and art in a blaze of celebrity, hype, and money.

By |April 30th, 2016|Documentary|0 Comments

L’Attesa (The Wait)

Cinematographer Francesco di Giacomo never lets an amazing shot go to waste, whether in sumptuous interiors or starkly beautiful landscapes. He is a master of chiaroscuro, rich texture, and, above all, framing.

By |April 29th, 2016|Family drama, Italian|0 Comments

Viva

The film takes measure of what kindness and love for our fellow human beings can do in life, even where brassy, loudmouth drag queens are concerned.

By |April 29th, 2016|Family drama, GLBT|0 Comments

Documentaries | Tribeca Film Festival 2016

This year’s festival offers up a wide range of documentaries that are timely and confidently made, with The Happy Film an example of finesse.

By |April 17th, 2016|Documentary, Festivals, Tribeca Film Festival|0 Comments

The Spirit of “Fargo” in Tribeca 2016

The spirit of the Coen Brothers’ (arguably) best movie hovers over narrative entries in this year's Tribeca Film Festival, with the director of one film even citing it as a direct influence.

By |April 17th, 2016|Festivals, Indie, Tribeca Film Festival|0 Comments

The Bronze

Hope Ann Greggory (Melissa Rauch), a bitter gymnast who once won an Olympic bronze medal for the U.S. team, is now wasting her life away in the sticks.

By |March 18th, 2016|Comedy|0 Comments

My Golden Days

Arnaud Desplechin's latest film encompasses many lives in one. Like all our parallel lives, some make more sense than others in this rich, thought-provoking, and overstuffed film.

By |March 17th, 2016|French|0 Comments