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Film Review of A COW IN THE SKY: One of the Most Important of the 2023 Tribeca Fest Selections
A COW IN THE SKY has been regarded as one of the important films at the 2023 Tribeca Fest in light of the turbulent currents in these times of rising racial intolerance with its concomitant xenophobic insanity. It tells a true story about a young Ethiopian immigrant coming to terms living with growing up in America and that means coming to terms with the realpolitik of the American Dream in the aftermath of his father’s heinous murder by white supremacists. – Review by Gregg W. Morris
After Screening Party for BLACK MARKS, Tribeca Fest 2023
2023 Tribeca Festival Special Event Screening first episode of BLACK MARK, sizzling documentary series about 14 year NBA veteran and current media personality, Matt Barnes.
Review in the works.
Reviewed is done from the point of view of a Cornell University Big Red Basketball Hall of Famer (who believes he has a wicked sense of humor) who almost made it through rookie camp of the old NBA Baltimore Bullets; got dis-invited from rookie camp of the Minnesota Pipers ABA team; struggled in what was once the Eastern Basketball League NBA minor league … played one season for the Sporting Club of Portugal basketball team and learned after a !@#$ season as an assistant CU basketball coach … that the Universe was possibly telling me that it was time to say goodbye to basketball and to seek and find another passion in journalism.
Editor, Publisher Gregg W. Morris @ gregghc@comcast.net, profgreggwmorris@gmail.com
ONE NIGHT WITH ADELA 2023 Tribeca Fest Film Review
“Nobody (in the audience) moved when it ended,” Director Hugo Ruiz is quoted as saying in an interview with Cineuropa magazine, “and everybody stayed for the Q&A after the screening. Several people told me that at the start, Adela is extremely repellent, but then you come to understand the character’s bitterness.” – Review by Gregg W. Morris
Tribeca Fest 2023 Recently Wrapped But Emotions from a June 11 Tribeca Red Carpet Protest Still Strong
“Marissa remains in hiding while her children, including her four year old, are under surveillance – just due to their mom’s activism to protect the environment and land rights in the Philippines. We call on President Marcos Jr to swiftly drop the false charges against Marissa. The world is watching,” Director Seán Devlin was quoted as saying. – Article by Gregg W. Morris
Part II of 2023 Film Review, PRUNING, the Preternaturally Audaciously Made Film Short by Director Lola Blanc & Starring Madeline Brewer that Blew This Reviewer’s Mind
Background Information, Including PRUINING PR Apparatus Info Filmmaker, actor, musician and co-host of Trust Me, Lola Blanc is premiering her film, Pruning at the Palm Springs Shortfest 2023. PRUNING is being publicized as a psychological horror film about a right-wing commentator…
One of the Best of the Best 2023 Must-See Movies
PRUNING, the Preternaturally Audaciously Made Film Short by Director Lola Blanc & Starring Madeline Brewer: It Blew This Reviewer’s Mind – Part I
The best of the best must-see movies in 2023. – Review by Gregg W. Morris, who shakes his head every time he watches PRUNING.
Tribeca Festival 2023 Competition Winners
Tribeca Festival 2023 Competition Winners – “We take great pride in recognizing this year’s collection of diverse, trailblazing works and creators,” Cara Cusumano, Festival Director and Vice President of Programming was quoted as saying. “Today’s honorees are a compelling testament that storytelling across genres and platforms is on a vibrant and inspiring trajectory.” – Article by Gregg W. Morris, Editor, Publisher
Gary Namie Workplace Academic Bullying and Mobbing June 7, 2023
WBI definition: Workplace bullying is repeated, health-harming mistreatment by one or more employees of an employee, abusive conduct that takes the form of verbal abuse; or behaviors perceived as threatening, intimidating, or humiliating; work sabotage; or in some combination of the above.
A Film & Media Studies picture captured at a bizarre celebration and worth thousands of words even if one doesn’t know the specific details.
Hunter Alumnus Dr. Rabbi Patricia Spence Rudden Has Died
Just got the very sad news (June 4, 2023] about the passing of Hunter Alumnus Professor Pat Rudden, someone I will really miss for all her help and friendship over the years. She really luv-ed students. She luv-ed Hunter despite its monsters and demons. – By Gregg W. Morris