My own fail-safe M.O. at Tribeca is to concentrate on foreign films (and great parties). My picks this year zero in on North Africa. I recommend “The Aquarium,” Yousry Nasrallah’s enigmatic feature set around Cairo’s landmark grotto (with more hiding places than Hef’s)
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In case you were wondering where the name of the blog comes from…. “Valerie and Her Week of Wonders”
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It’s no coincidence that I report on independent film from downtown Manhattan. Here, we have the highest concentration of arthouse theaters in the country and a community that I love.
You may remember me from the pages of iW when I introduced readers to the burgeoning trends of self-distribution, word-of-mouth screenings, and regional releases a few years back. More recently, I covered the Thessaloniki Film Festival where I got to speak Greek and eat amazing olives.
I hereby dedicate this space to observations, opinions, and quick-turnaround reporting. I’m looking forward to getting to know you from your feedback and comments. Stay tuned! -Rania
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