‘Casino,’ ‘Meet the Parents’ and ‘American Psycho’ Among 2025 Tribeca Talks, Reunions and Retrospectives – Film News in Brief

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The Tribeca Festival has unveiled its complete lineup of discussions, reunions, and retrospectives, such as the 30th anniversary of “Casino,” where Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese will come together for a screening and dialogue led by W. Kamau Bell. Additionally, De Niro is scheduled to appear alongside Ben Stiller and Jane Rosenthal for a 25th anniversary commemoration of “Meet the Parents.

25 years ago, “Best in Show” was released and is now commemorating its quarter-century milestone with a live event. This special occasion will include a screening of the film followed by a discussion between director Christopher Guest, Jane Lynch, John Michael Higgins, Michael McKean, Parker Posey, and moderator Stephen Colbert. Meanwhile, “Requiem for a Dream” is also marking its 25th year. In celebration, its director Darren Aronofsky will join Ellen Burstyn for a special screening. Furthermore, an event featuring “American Psycho” director Mary Haron and David Cronenberg, who’s debuting at the Tribeca festival for the 50th anniversary of his film “Shivers,” is also planned.

Martin Scorsese will additionally hold a unique 35mm screening of “Kundun” in tribute to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday. In 2025, the Tribeca Film Festival will commemorate the 35th anniversary of “Paris is Burning” by presenting a screening and live voguing demonstration. The Tribeca Storytellers Series makes its comeback, featuring live discussions between personalities such as Sean Penn, Ellen Pompeo, and Mark Ronson.

For the 2025 Tribeca Festival, you’ll find the schedule of discussions, gatherings, and reflection sessions, along with information on passes and ticket bundles, on our website at tribecafilm.com.

Tuesday, April 29

Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato Selected as Sheffield DocFest’s Guests of Honor

2025 finds me thrilled as I’ve been chosen as the guest of honor at Sheffield DocFest! They’ve got an exclusive lineup planned, spotlighting none other than the remarkable works of Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, the visionary co-founders of World of Wonder. I can hardly wait to share our journey with you all!

This pair will participate in various events and screenings, such as a discussion with Dawn Airey about their professional journeys, and a virtual session with Ronan Farrow to explore podcast-to-TV transformations. The festival plans to exhibit a 20th anniversary screening of Bailey and Barbato’s documentary “Inside Deep Throat,” as well as a sneak peek at their upcoming HBO series “Murder in Glitterball City” and other presentations.

During a period when narratives about the LGBTQ+ community encounter increasing obstacles, Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato continue to be fearless pioneers, skillfully amplifying the voices of the LGBTQ+ community on both large and small screens. Their willingness to experiment with various mediums, their appreciation for fandoms, and their support for queer talent have not only influenced culture but also drawn a wide range of viewers to digital platforms, movie theaters, and audio spaces.” This is how Raul Niño Zambrano, Sheffield DocFest’s creative director, expressed it in a statement.

This year’s Sheffield DocFest runs June 18-23.

Sheffield DocFest, we appreciate you entrusting us with curating this program during such an unprecedented time. Typically, things are running smoothly, but now it’s anything but ‘business as usual.’ The surge in documentary and unscripted funding has diminished, and the importance of diversity and free speech is being challenged. However, we view these circumstances not as setbacks, but as opportunities to innovate, experiment, and redefine storytelling. In essence, it’s about embracing ‘business as unusual,'” Bailey and Barbato expressed in a statement.

Monday, April 28

Arnold Schwarzenegger to Receive SEEfest’s Legacy Award

On Wednesday evening at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, the South East European Film Festival is set to bestow a Legacy Award upon Arnold Schwarzenegger during its opening ceremony. Matt Iseman, famous for his role as host of “American Ninja Warrior,” will receive the award on Schwarzenegger’s behalf. Notably, Iseman triumphed in the reality show “The New Celebrity Apprentice,” which was hosted by none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger himself.

The SEEfest’s board of directors stated that Mr. Schwarzenegger is tackling the task of creating a more compassionate and improved future with his usual persistence and unwavering optimism, offering hope to the upcoming generation.

This year marks SEEfest’s 20th edition, which starts April 30 and ends May 7.

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2025-04-29 20:49