Upgrade Review

Upgrade Review

A brutal mugging leaves Grey Trace paralyzed in the hospital and his beloved wife dead. A billionaire inventor soon offers Trace a cure -- an artificial intelligence implant called STEM that will enhance his body. Now able to walk, Grey finds that he also has superhuman strength and agility -- skills he uses to seek revenge against the thugs who destroyed his life.

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Japan Society: Cool Tokyo Talk

Japan Society: Cool Tokyo Talk

Last week I had the pleasure of sitting in on a presentation and lecture that showcased the colorful Kawaii subculture of Japan's youth at the Japan Society. The speakers for the evening were award winning comic writer and illustrator Abby Denson, and one of the godfather's of the Harajuku art and fashion scene, Sebastian Masuda.

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Tribeca Games: Shadow of the Tomb Raider Panel

Tribeca Games: Shadow of the Tomb Raider Panel

As Tribeca looks to expand its media content for their annual festival, they added a couple of gaming panels to the mix with year. One of those panel was an exclusive sneak speak at The Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the third and final installment of the Tomb Raider origin story that began with Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix's reboot of the beloved franchise in 2013.

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Interview with the Cast & Author of SweetBitter (Part 1)

Interview with the Cast & Author of SweetBitter (Part 1)

In part 1 of our interview with the cast of SweetBitter. Justin sits down with actresses Ella Purnell, Caitlin FitzGerald and author Stephanie Danler to talk about their new show SweetBitter debuting on STARZ May 6th at 8PM. 

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Interview With Kurt Farquhar (Composer of Black Lightning)

Interview With Kurt Farquhar (Composer of Black Lightning)

Buzzing with the sound of action, and coming off the amazing episode “The Resurrection And The Light: The Book of Pain,” Black Lightning concludes it standout debut season next week. Kurt Farquhar talks about his influential musical history and the huge impact that Black Lightning is having both on his career and for the African-American community at large

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Interview With Marti Hines (Co-Founder for Wanderluxxe)

Interview With Marti Hines (Co-Founder for Wanderluxxe)

WanderLuxxe, the coveted concierge service focused in the film and entertainment space founded by Marti Hines and Lola Wood, returned to Tribeca during this year’s film festival to activate at The Smyth Hotel, announcing its brand partners such as Peffet’s Coffee, Tela and Quick Cryo. WanderLuxxe offers individuals, ranging from film enthusiasts to indie filmmakers to studio heads, unmatched festival experience with exclusive perks and insider access for both groups and individuals through their curated events and membership program.

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Tribeca Talks Storytellers: Jamie Foxx

Tribeca Talks Storytellers: Jamie Foxx

Prolific actor, musician, and comedian Jamie Foxx is a Hollywood triple threat. Perhaps his most iconic role as an actor, his portrayal of musician Ray Charles in the biopic Ray, landed him an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA in 2005. The very same year, Foxx was nominated for a second Oscar for his acting in the film Collateral, making him only the second man in history to receive two acting Oscar nominations in the same year for two different roles. In addition to film, Foxx is a GRAMMY award-winning musician, producing four albums that have charted the top ten of the US Billboard 200. Recently, Foxx has taken on the dual role of host and executive producer for the game show Beat Shazam, which will have its second season premiere in May on FOX, and he will also be appearing in Robin Hood, scheduled for theatrical release in November.

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Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary Review (Tribeca Film Festival 2018)

Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary Review (Tribeca Film Festival 2018)

Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary revisits the “one-season wonder” from creators Paul Feig and Judd Apatow that launched the careers of many of today’s biggest stars, including Seth Rogen, Jason Segel, James Franco, Martin Starr, and Linda Cardellini. With behind-the scenes tales of the development, casting, and production of this endearing and much loved series, this new documentary treats fans to a nostalgic look back on the beloved cult classic and its lasting influence on TV today.

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Duck Butter Review (Tribeca Film Festival 2018)

Duck Butter Review (Tribeca Film Festival 2018)

When Naima (Alia Shawkat) and Sergio (Laia Costa) meet at a club, they hit it off instantly, connecting over their disdain for the dishonesty they have experienced in their respective romantic relationships. High on their fast chemistry, the two women concoct a romantic experiment: They plan to spend the next 24 hours together, having sex on the hour. Above all, they commit to perfect honesty with each other, a theoretical remedy to the deceit they believe to be an element of modern relationships. But their relationship in a vacuum doesn’t go as planned, and soon the weight of their commitment begins to close in, threatening the ideals of the daylong experiment and their chances for a romantic future tomorrow.

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2018 Tribeca Film Festival Opening Night Kicks off with Documentary “LOVE, GILDA”

2018 Tribeca Film Festival Opening Night Kicks off with Documentary “LOVE, GILDA”

The 2018 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, opened at the Beacon Theater this evening with a look in to the world of celebrated Emmy® and Grammy® award-winning comedian Gilda Radner who became a cultural icon the moment audiences first laughed with her on Saturday Night Live’s debut episode.

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Otakus & Geeks Essential Anime Episode 22: Tenchi Muyo!

Otakus & Geeks Essential Anime Episode 22: Tenchi Muyo!

Tenchi Masaki may be a 17-year-old young man in rural Japan, but little does he know how bad his day will be getting. When a space pirate chased by a pair of Galaxy Police officers crash-lands at his grandfather's temple, Tenchi is sucked into a new adventure that will literally blast him off into outer space and beyond. 

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Ready Player One (Movie Review)

Ready Player One (Movie Review)

In the year 2045, the real world is a harsh place. The only time Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) truly feels alive is when he escapes to the OASIS, an immersive virtual universe where most of humanity spends their days. In the OASIS, you can go anywhere, do anything, be anyone-the only limits are your own imagination. The OASIS was created by the brilliant and eccentric James Halliday (Mark Rylance), who left his immense fortune and total control of the Oasis to the winner of a three-part contest he designed to find a worthy heir. When Wade conquers the first challenge of the reality-bending treasure hunt, he and his friends-aka the High Five-are hurled into a fantastical universe of discovery and danger to save the OASIS.

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