Tribeca 2025 to Host Martin Scorsese, David Cronenberg, Darren Aronofsky, and Christopher Guest for Anniversary Cast Reunions
The already highly-anticipated 2025 Tribeca Festival just got an extra boost of star power. IndieWire can announce that Martin Scorsese, David Cronenberg, Darren Aronofsky, and Christopher Guest are among the auteurs who will be in attendance for respective film anniversary reunions.
Tribeca staple Scorsese will be on hand to mark the 30th anniversary of 'Casino' with a special screening and conversation alongside actor and Tribeca co-founder Robert De Niro. Scorsese will also introduce a special 35mm screening of 'Kundun' in honor of the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday.
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Cronenberg makes his Tribeca debut for the 50th anniversary of 'Shivers,' while Aronofsky returns to the festival for the 25th anniversary screening of 'Requiem for a Dream.' Mary Harron's 'American Psycho' will also screen alongside fellow 2000 film 'Best in Show.' Director Christopher Guest and ensemble stars Parker Posey, Jane Lynch, John Michael Higgins, and Michael McKean will be part of a post-screening live tribute moderated by Stephen Colbert.
This year is additionally the 25th anniversary of 'Meet the Parents,' which recently landed a fourth franchise installment. De Niro, Ben Stiller, and producer Jane Rosenthal, who is the CEO of Tribeca, will discuss the feature after.
'I'm beyond excited to be back with Bob and Ben to celebrate 'Meet the Parents' — a movie that's been making families laugh (and cringe) for a quarter-century,' Rosenthal, Co-Founder and CEO of Tribeca and producer of 'Meet The Parents,' said. 'With the fourth installment of the franchise in the works, it feels like the perfect time to revisit some of the moments that made this film an instant classic. Tribeca is all about celebrating the stories that stay with us, and this year's lineup is full of those fan-favorite reunions and retrospectives that bring us back to the movies we can't get enough of.'
Meredith Mohr, Vice President of Artist Relations at Tribeca, added of the festival's talks, reunions, and retrospectives, 'Each year, the Tribeca Festival champions voices that drive culture forward, offer powerful insights, and share bold creative perspectives. From our esteemed Storytellers Series to our Reunions and Retrospectives, we're honored to continue fostering dialogue and showcasing incredible films that deeply resonate with audiences.'
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After the screening: A conversation with Alex Cooper and director Ry Russo-Young.
DATE: Sunday, June 8 TIME: 5:00 PM LOCATION: BMCCJim Gaffigan
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DATE: Thursday, June 5 TIME: 6:00 PM LOCATION: Spring Studios
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DATE: Sunday, June 8 TIME: 3:00 PM LOCATION: Spring Studios
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DATE: Saturday, June 14 TIME: 2:00 PM LOCATION: Spring Studios
Mark Ronson
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DATE: Saturday, June 7 TIME: 6:00 PM LOCATION: Spring Studios25th Anniversary of 'Best in Show' (United States). At the prestigious Mayflower Dog Show, a 'documentary film crew' captures the excitement and tension displayed by the eccentric participants in the outrageously hilarious satire Best In Show. This biting send-up exposes the wondrously diverse dog owners who travel from all over America to showcase their four-legged contenders. Mild-mannered salesman Gerry Fleck (Eugene Levy) and his vivacious wife, Cookie (Catherine O'Hara), happily prepare their Norwich Terrier, while shop owner Harlan Pepper (Christopher Guest) hopes his Bloodhound wins top prize. As two upwardly mobile attorneys (Parker Posey and Michael Hitchcock) anxiously ready their neurotic Weimaraner, and an ecstatically happy gay couple (Michael McKean and John Michael Higgins) dote on their tiny Shih Tzu. Meanwhile, inept commentator Buck Laughlin (Fred Willard) vainly attempts to provide colorful tidbits about each breed. Now, with the championship at stake, the owners and the canine competitors strut their stuff for the judges in hopes of taking home the ultimate prize—Best in Show. A WarnerBros release.
After the Screening: A conversation featuring director and actor Christopher Guest and cast members, John Michael Higgins, Jane Lynch, Michael McKean, and Parker Posey moderated by Stephen Colbert, host, executive producer, and writer of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS), plus some special surprise moments.
DATE: Thursday, June 12 TIME: 8:00 PM LOCATION: BMCC
30th Anniversary of 'Casino' (United States; France). Las Vegas 1973; a city of glitter and dreams. It's a stage for billionaires, politicians and glamourous showgirls. Mecca to 30 million tourists and gamblers of all colors who arrive with high hopes and leave behind about 10 billion dollars every year. And paradise for the Mob. Sam 'Ace' Rothstein (Robert De Niro), the consummate bookie who could change the odds merely by placing a bet, has come up through the ranks of the Midwestern mob to be picked by the bosses to front their entrée into Vegas. In charge of four casinos, he ensures that the money keeps coming in and looks the other way as the skim flows out the back. But Ace can't control the odds when it comes to Ginger McKenna (Sharon Stone), the chip-hustling vamp who charms him and becomes his wife. The third member of his triangle of intrigue and obsession is Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci), Ace's best friend and fellow graduate of the city streets. Together Nicky and Ace run the perfect operation, with Ace in charge and Nicky providing the muscle. But as Nicky expands his interests and each man gains power, their lives become entangled in a story of hot temples, obstinacy, money, love and deception. A Universal Pictures release.
After the screening: A conversation featuring Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese moderated by TV host, filmmaker, comedian, W. Kamau Bell.
DATE: Thursday, June 5 TIME: 6:30 PM LOCATION: The Beacon Theatre
'Kundun' (United States). In celebration of his holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday, Tribeca is proud to present a special 35mm screening of Martin Scorsese's Oscar-nominated 1997 film which richly dramatizes the true story of the Dalai Lama's early life.
Before the Screening: A special introduction by Martin Scorsese.
DATE: Friday, June 6 TIME: 2:00 PM LOCATION: SVA-2
20th Anniversary of 'Linda, Linda, Linda 4K' (Japan). The World Premiere of the 4K remaster, directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita, is a cult favorite and a hidden gem of Japanese cinema that follows a high school girls' band preparing to perform at a school festival. Featuring music by James Iha (The Smashing Pumpkins), the film has gained a devoted following despite its limited U.S. release.
DATE: Sunday, June 8 TIME: 2:15 PM LOCATION: AMC-1
Tribeca Bowl at Brooklyn Bowl with The Linda Lindas: A one-night-only celebration will transform the famed Brooklyn Bowl into 'Tribeca Bowl,' featuring a music performance by breakout punk band The Linda Lindas. Their band name and ethos are directly inspired by the film.
DATE: Sunday, June 8 TIME: 8:00 PM LOCATION: Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY
25th Anniversary of 'Meet the Parents' (United States). Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) is head over heels in love with his girlfriend Pam (Teri Polo), and is ready to pop the big question. When his attempt to propose is thwarted by a phone call with the news that Pam's younger sister is getting married, Greg realizes that the key to Pam's hand in marriage lies with her formidable father, Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro). A trip to New York for her sister's wedding seems to be just the right occasion for Greg to ask Pam to be his wife. But everything that could possibly go wrong, does. Upon his arrival at the family's picturesque, Norman Rockwell-like home, Greg is greeted by what appears to be the picture-perfect family: a loving husband and wife with a doting son and two daughters and a beloved cat. But for a guy who usually resorts to dry wit in stressful situations, Greg is suddenly shooting blanks with Jack, a retired horticulturist…and rather imposing figure. No one is good enough for Jack's first-born daughter, and the fact that Greg is a cat-hating male nurse with a vulgar-sounding last name is not helping things at all. While Greg bends over backwards to try and make a good impression, his weekend begins with lost luggage at the airport and it's all downhill from there, turning into a hilarious series of disasters, one after another. First comes love, then comes the interrogation. After the screening: A conversation featuring Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller and Jane Rosenthal.
DATE: Saturday, June 7 TIME: 2:00 PM LOCATION: BMCC
35th Anniversary of 'Paris Is Burning' (United States). Celebrating 35 years of this landmark of queer cinema, the film offers a vibrant, intimate portrait of New York City's 1980s Harlem ballroom scene through the lives of Black and Latinx voguers, drag queens, and trans women. Directed by Jennie Livingston, the film captures the fierce competitions, chosen families, and creative expression born from a community facing systemic racism, homophobia, and poverty. Featuring icons like Willi Ninja, Dorian Corey, and Venus Xtravaganza, this groundbreaking documentary not only introduced the world to voguing and the art of 'throwing shade,' but also cemented its legacy as one of the most powerful and beloved documentaries of all time.
After the screening: Join the United Palace during its 'Season of Community' with an introduction by star Junior LaBeija, a post-screening performance by The Legendary International House of Garçon, and music by DJ Ken Terry.
DATE: Saturday, June 7 TIME: 6:00 PM LOCATION: United Palace Theatre
25th Anniversary of 'Requiem for a Dream', (United States). A harrowing and hypnotic portrait of four individuals chasing their visions of happiness. Adapted from Hubert Selby Jr.'s acclaimed novel, the 25th anniversary of the film features Oscar® winners Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, and Ellen Burstyn – whose powerful and haunting portrayal of Sara Goldfarb also earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress – alongside Marlon Wayans, in fearless performances that chart the descent from hope into harrowing reality. The film is directed by Darren Aronofsky, whose credits include π, Requiem for a Dream, The Fountain, The Wrestler, Black Swan, Noah, mother!, The Whale, the Sphere Experience Postcard from Earth, and the upcoming Caught Stealing for Sony Pictures. A Lionsgate release.
After the Screening: A conversation featuring director Darren Aronofsky and actor Ellen Burstyn.
DATE: Tuesday, June 10 TIME: 8:00 PM LOCATION: SVA-1
60th Anniversary of The Doors – 'When You're Strange: A Film About The Doors 2009', (United States). Celebrate 60 years of The Doors with an unforgettable afternoon featuring a screening of the critically acclaimed, Emmy-nominated documentary narrated by Johnny Depp. Directed by Tom DiCillo, the film takes you on an intimate journey through the band's rise, featuring rare archival footage of Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore. Said Depp: 'It simply doesn't get any better than this.'
After the Screening: An exclusive talk with Doors drummer John Densmore, diving deep into the band's revolutionary legacy and their impact on music and culture.
DATE: Saturday, June 14 TIME: 2:00 PM LOCATION: SVA-125th Anniversary of 'American Psycho', (United States). As hilarious as it is disturbing, Mary Harron's NYC-set serial killer satire, based on Bret Easton Ellis's critically acclaimed novel, plays no less brilliantly today than it did upon release 25 years ago, thanks in large part to Christian Bale's towering performance as Patrick Bateman. A Lionsgate release.
After the Screening: A conversation featuring director Mary Harron.
DATE: Saturday, June 7 TIME: 5:30 PM LOCATION: AMC-2
50th Anniversary of 'Shivers,' (Canada). Fifty years ago, David Cronenberg announced himself as a major filmmaking voice and established his penchant for body horror with the excellent Shivers, in which a parasite unleashes a sexually ravenous mania within an apartment complex. Join the iconic director as he visits Tribeca for the first time to celebrate this breakthrough classic. A Lionsgate release.
After the Screening: A conversation featuring director David Cronenberg moderated by Joe Hill, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fireman, NOS4A2, Horns, and Heart-Shaped Box.
DATE: Saturday, June 14 TIME: 8:30 PM LOCATION: SVA-2The award will be presented to Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX). In addition to receiving the award, Congresswoman Crockett will engage in a conversation about her passionate advocacy and dedication to progressive causes with Whoopi Goldberg, who is globally known for her humanitarian work. Congresswoman Crockett has served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 30th Congressional District since January 2023. She currently holds the roles of Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight. The Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award was established in 2021 by the late Paula Weinstein, Tribeca's former Chief Content Officer and lifelong activist, to honor her friend, the legendary Harry Belafonte, and to celebrate those who use storytelling and the arts to drive positive change.
DATE: Friday, June 13 TIME: 5:30 pm LOCATION: SVA 2
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