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An adorable (and free!) Muppets exhibit will take over the Museum of the Moving Image this weekend
Not since The Muppets Take Manhattan have we been this excited about a puppetorial release! On Saturday June 21, the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria will reveal newly restored puppets from the beloved franchise (unseen for decades!), plus host tons of family-friendly activities during 'Muppet Babies Take MoMI,' a fanatical Muppets celebration. The weekend-long Muppet takeover spotlights baby Kermit the Frog, baby Gonzo, and baby Rowlf—who debuted on screen in The Muppets Take Manhattan —during their first public appearance in many, many years. Venture through the 15,500-square-foot public space to take part in hands-on workshops to craft paper-bag puppets and turn yourself into a Muppet; dance in the courtyard to live music by John Koozin and the Neighborhood; pose questions during a panel discussion with restoration experts and puppet builders from Jim Henson's Creative Shop; and, of course, screen that 1984 quintessential Muppets flick in the grand Redstone Theater. With support from Bank of America, MoMI restored ten puppets from its extensive collection of Jim Henson artifacts, including Camilla the Chicken (The Muppet Show, 1976–1981) and other rare puppets made for TV commercials and variety show appearances in the early '60s. Those will be on display in the lobby as part of the museum's 'Open Worlds' initiative, which invites the public to use its first-floor spaces as a free, accessible, WiFi-enabled community resource. 'We're delighted to present these historic puppets to the public during this fun weekend, and to share the story of MoMI's ongoing collaboration with Jim Henson's Creature Shop,' Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs Barbara Miller said in a statement. During the restoration process, the puppets were cleaned, given mounts to prepare for presentation, and reinforced with new foam to ensure they remain stable. None of these puppets have been in the public eye for decades; and in total, The Jim Henson Exhibition (ticketing required) boasts 50 puppets spanning the television legend's career. Here's the full schedule of free events this weekend: 'Muppet Babies Take MoMI presented by Bank of America' Saturday, June 21 1:00–5:00 p.m. 'Choose Your Own Adventure' hands-on workshops Draw Yourself as a Baby Muppet: Kids can contribute their own Muppet Babies drawing to be displayed in the Museum's classroom space Paper Bag / Plate Muppets: DIY puppet-making workshop Green Screen Station: Bring your puppet to life in front of camera with an imaginative setting created using (green) screen. Led by MoMI Puppeteer in Residence Brian T. Carson. Sunday, June 22 3:30 p.m. Jim Henson's Creature Shop Panel Discussion Jason Weber, Creative Supervisor, along with two other puppet builders from Jim Henson's Creature Shop, in conversation with MoMI Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs Barbara Miller, discussing the process of puppet building and conservation.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
10 Must-See Movies at the 2025 Tribeca Festival
From spring into the start of summer, the festival season keeps on rolling. Cannes just gave a jumpstart to the movie year ahead, but the 24th edition of the Tribeca Festival, happening all over New York City June 4 through 15, is here with another ambitious, genre-crossing lineup. This year's festival — celebrating film, television, immersive storytelling, music, audio storytelling, iconic movie revivals, and more — boasts nearly 120 features across narrative and documentary forms. Tribeca also boasts a massive shorts program. The festival, which understandably dropped 'Film' from its name in 2022 two decades after starting in 2002 from Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff as a way to boost Lower Manhattan after September 11, offers its most musically inclined programming yet this year. Tribeca launches Wednesday, June 4 with the world premiere of opening nighter 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes,' an ode to the hit-making piano man. Elsewhere, Miley Cyrus' visual album 'Something Beautiful' also premieres (fun fodder for IndieWire readers: It's produced by 'Mandy' director Panos Cosmatos). Additional music documentaries include films about Counting Crows and Culture Club, while Billy Idol, Becky G, and Eddie Vedder will also perform following the world premieres of their documentaries. More from IndieWire 'John Candy: I Like Me' Documentary to Open 2025 Toronto International Film Festival Tom Cruise to Be Celebrated at MoMI with 'Above and Beyond' Retrospective Festival 'She Dances' First Look: Ethan Hawke Helps Steve Zahn Navigate Being a Girl Dad in Tribeca Feature Tribeca this year closes with the world premiere of Richard Ladkani's documentary 'Yanuni,' produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and centered on Indigenous chief Juma Xipaia, who has survived six assassination attempts as she leads the fight to defend her people's land. On the narrative side come new features led by Ethan Hawke ('She Dances'), Rose Byrne and Octavia Spencer ('Tow'), Bryce Dallas Howard and Orlando Bloom ('Deep Cover'), Bryan Cranston and Allison Janney ('Everything's Going to Be Great'), Maika Monroe ('In Cold Light'), Guy Pearce and Cosmo Jarvis ('Inside'), Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman ('Oh, Hi!'), Logic ('Paradise Records'), Riz Ahmed ('Relay'), Nick Offerman ('Sovereign'), Finn Wittrock ('Westhampton'), and many more indie and blockbuster names. As for documentaries, highlights include 'Andy Kaufman Is Me,' a deep-dive into the comedy legend; the needs-no-explaining journalism documentary 'Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything'; Berlin winner 'Holding Liat,' produced by Darren Aronofsky; 'It's Dorothy!,' a portrait of the iconic 'Wizard of Oz' character through culture and history; 'Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation,' about the influence and legacy of Jack Kerouac's 'On the Road'; and many more. Meanwhile, the festival features competitions for U.S. Narrative, International Narrative, Documentary, Best New Narrative Director, Viewpoints, and Shorts, with a starry lineup of jurors from in front of and behind the camera. Plus, join talent for in-person Q&As with reunions and retrospectives for films including 'American Psycho,' 'Casino,' 'Best in Show,' 'Kundun,' 'Meet the Parents,' 'Requiem for a Dream,' 'Shivers,' and more. IndieWire's staff has picked 10 films we've deemed must-sees or that we're most looking forward to — though the festival, of course, has much more to offer. Samantha Bergeson, David Ehrlich, Kate Erbland, Ryan Lattanzio, and Christian Zilko contributed to this story. Best of IndieWire The Best Thrillers Streaming on Netflix in June, from 'Vertigo' and 'Rear Window' to 'Emily the Criminal' All 12 Wes Anderson Movies, Ranked, from 'Bottle Rocket' to 'The Phoenician Scheme' Nightmare Film Shoots: The 38 Most Grueling Films Ever Made, from 'Deliverance' to 'The Wages of Fear'
Yahoo
29-05-2025
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Own Your Audience, Shape Your Future: How Filmmakers Are Rewriting the Rules at Cannes
'When you own your audience, you own your future.' That line set the tone at 'Build Your Audience, Own Your Future,' a panel at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival hosted by the American Pavilion. The takeaway: If you're a filmmaker, your success doesn't depend on getting picked. You can start building your path now. More from IndieWire Tom Cruise to Be Celebrated at MoMI with 'Above and Beyond' Retrospective Festival Cannes 2025 Films Sold So Far: Janus Films Acquires Hlynur Pálmason's 'The Love That Remains' Filmmaker Richard Olla shared how her short film 'Cow Heavy and Floral,' a split-screen portrait of a postpartum writer, didn't follow the traditional festival route. 'You wait 12 to 18 months to see if the festivals say yes,' she said. 'But that was unacceptable to us.' Instead, she and her team built their own screenings, connected with parenting groups and policy advocates, and created a companion initiative called Meals About Motherhood to host conversations around the film. 'We're not trying to do it for the money,' Olla said. 'But we have to make it accessible. And it makes me feel like the joy of creating is back in my hands.' The result is a film that's now screened in 19 states and never had a festival premiere. Producer Leila Meadow O'Connor, co-founder of The Popcorn List, took a different approach to audience-building. Her platform, which has been called 'the Black List for undistributed films,' collects strong festival titles that haven't yet found distribution. 'Art houses needed new films,' she said. 'Great movies were out there. We created a signal boost.' The Popcorn List has already highlighted nearly 40 features, many from first-time directors. Next up: a national tour to bring these films to theaters in 10–15 cities. 'Filmmakers may not have money,' O'Connor said, 'but they have social capital. We're asking: How can we all lift each other up?' Few people understand the indie landscape like Ted Hope, who's produced dozens of films including 'American Splendor' and 'Martha Marcy May Marlene.' But even he's looking forward, not back. 'I don't need your films,' he said. 'I've already picked every movie I want to see before I die. The only reason I need your work is because it reflects today's world. That's your power.' Hope now runs Hope for Film, a Substack and filmmaker community focused on ownership, transparency, and sustainability. His big prediction? 'In five years, distribution will be a service,' he said. 'And the core of that shift will be your relationship with your audience.' He encourages filmmakers to think beyond one project. Post updates. Share lessons. Build a community. Just start. 'Success isn't measured by money,' he said. 'It's about sustaining your practice without needing permission.' The message was clear: You don't have to wait. Whether you're making a short, a doc, or your first microbudget feature, you have the tools to reach people now. But it starts with clarity. 'Ask yourself: What's your goal?' Olla said. 'Is it prestige? Impact? Community? That answer shapes everything else.' As the panel wrapped, Ted Hope handed out QR codes for his newsletter—and reminded filmmakers to give something of value, right there in the room. 'The cinema is no longer just your neighborhood,' he said. 'It's global. Everything you've felt has already been felt by someone else, somewhere else. And they're waiting to hear from you.' Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie The 55 Best LGBTQ Movies and TV Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Tom Cruise to Be Celebrated at MoMI with ‘Above and Beyond' Retrospective Festival
Patron saint of theaters Tom Cruise will be at the center of a well-deserved retrospective at the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI). IndieWire can announce that starting June 20, 22 of Cruise's most iconic films will screen at the museum. Titled 'Tom Cruise, Above and Beyond,' the retrospective festival will 'capture the full range of Cruise's charismatic star performances from the 1980s to present,' as the description teases. 'Tom Cruise has been so central to our conception of Hollywood for so many decades that he's more than a movie star — he encourages us to ask: what is it that makes a movie star? Cruise's entire captivating career speaks to his legacy as a singular movie star, and all the contradictions— of mystery and emotional transparency, of relatability and untouchability, of strength and vulnerability— that entails.' From '80s classics such as 'Risky Business,' 'Top Gun,' 'Cocktail,' and 'The Color of Money' to '90s genre benders like 'The Firm,' 'Jerry Maguire,' and 'Interview with the Vampire,' and auteur works 'Eyes Wide Shut' and 'Magnolia' — not to mention Cruise's Oscar-nominated turn in 'Born on the Fourth of July' — Cruise's career is legendary. Festival highlights further include Ridley Scott's 'Legend,' Francis Ford Coppola's 'The Outsiders,' Barry Levinson's 'Rain Man,' Michael Mann's 'Collateral,' and Rob Reiner's 'A Few Good Men.' Both 'Top Gun' and 'Top Gun: Maverick' will screen, as well as 'Tropic Thunder;' Cruise has teased more respective franchise installments for both. More from IndieWire Cannes 2025 Films Sold So Far: Janus Films Acquires Hlynur Pálmason's 'The Love That Remains' Ana de Armas 'Hated' Singing in Ron Howard's 'Eden': 'I Would Rather Do 100 Stunts' The 'Tom Cruise, Above and Beyond' festival concludes August 17. But that's not all the Cruise programming this summer: The king of blockbusters will be back on the MoMI big screen for the annual 'See It Big: 70mm!' festival at the museum. Both 'Edge of Tomorrow' and 'Top Gun: Maverick' will be presented in 70mm. The weekly 'Summer Saturdays with Dolby Atmos,' presented by MUBI, additionally will showcase 'Top Gun.' Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible' franchise will also be celebrated with the 'Mission: Impossible — Story and Spectacle' exhibition; Cruise is both the producer and star of the film franchise, which concludes with 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.' While Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible' career may be over (or, at least for now), the actor turned stuntman told The Hollywood Reporter that he has no plans to ever retire. 'I will never stop. I will never stop doing action, I will never stop doing drama, comedy films — I'm excited,' Cruise said when asked about his former statement that like Harrison Ford, he will keep acting into his 80s. Cruise also had one amendment: 'I actually said I'm going to make movies into my 80s; actually, I'm going to make them into my 100s.' He added, 'There's been so many levels of reward with the filmmakers that I've collaborated with, the crews, the people, the cultures that we've worked in. Everything that I've learned and continue to learn about storytelling, about life, about leadership, about character and every aspect of filmmaking. It's been exceptional, it really is exceptional. I feel very fortunate to be able to make the films that I make and I love it. I love just making movies.' Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie The 55 Best LGBTQ Movies and TV Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Bella Ramsey Wants ‘The Last of Us' Fans to Watch Upcoming Indie Films Like They're ‘Game of Thrones'
'The Last of Us' Season 2 went out with a bang, but star Bella Ramsey wants fans thinking about their upcoming indie film projects as much as the eventual return of HBO's zombie apocalypse. Ramsey spoke positively to IndieWire about seeing themselves grow up on screen at the prestige network, having broken out at 13 years old playing the steely Lyanna Mormont for 'Game of Thrones.' Now, age 21, Ramsey is a globally recognized superstar who is ready to use their clout in other corners of the industry. 'I really hope that people will stick with me throughout stuff with 'The Last of Us' and beyond with all the little indie films I'm going to be doing as well,' Ramsey said. 'I hope that those will get as much love as amazing shows and franchises like 'The Last of Us' and 'Game of Thrones.' I feel very grateful for the support that I've had.' All in various stages of production, Ramsey has announced four upcoming film projects. More from IndieWire Tom Cruise to Be Celebrated at MoMI with 'Above and Beyond' Retrospective Festival Cannes 2025 Films Sold So Far: Janus Films Acquires Hlynur Pálmason's 'The Love That Remains' Currently, Ramsey is in Scotland shooting the coming-of-age comedy, 'Sunny Dancer' with Jessica Gunning, James Norton, and Neil Patrick Harris. Writer/director George Jacques' sophomore effort (following 2023's 'Black Dog') takes place at a summer camp for children impacted by cancer. It casts Ramsey as Ivy, an unwilling participant in remission, alongside a younger cast with Ruby Stokes, Quinn-Toye, Earl Cave, Conrad Khan, and Jasmine Elcock. Meanwhile, Carrie Coon and Lily James have joined Ramsey and co-star Odessa Young on the upcoming thriller, 'Harmonia.' Directed by Guy Nattiv, the production from Bleecker Street is expected to release in U.S. theaters sometimes in 2026. Set in the 1980s, the script was co-written by Nattiv and Noa Berman-Herzberg. The story follows sisters Ella (Ramsey) and Jo (Young) as they attempt to rescue their mother (Coon) from a mesmeric cult leader (James). This time last year, Ramsey was attached to star as the real Samantha Lewthwaite in 'The White Widow' from writer/director Bruce Goodison. Lewthwaite is the widow of the terrorist behind the 2005 London bombings, believed to be responsible for hundreds of deaths. BFI backed the film's development. In 2023, another fiction based in fact found Ramsey when filmmaker Romola Garai ('Atonement') tapped them to play Barbara Field in 'Monstrous Beauty.' The 17th-century period piece follows a playwright in the court of King Charles II, whose rare medical conditions leaves her covered in hair. Dominic West, Ruth Negga, and Fiona Shaw were also announced. Ramsey has repeatedly voiced their desire to be 'challenged' by new roles and is expected to return for 'The Last of Us' Season 3. 'The Last of Us' is now streaming Season 1 and 2 on HBO. Best of IndieWire Nightmare Film Shoots: The 38 Most Grueling Films Ever Made, from 'Deliverance' to 'The Wages of Fear' Quentin Tarantino's Favorite Movies: 65 Films the Director Wants You to See The 19 Best Thrillers Streaming on Netflix in May, from 'Fair Play' to 'Emily the Criminal'
