In Memoriam (Tribeca 2026): A Dark Comedy on Legacy

Posted on June 13, 2026 by Liz Whittemore — Leave a reply

In Memoriam

Rob Burnett brings a wicked take on mortality and legacy in Tribeca 2026’s dark comedy In Memoriam. When a known TV actor, Langston Stanfield, gets a terminal cancer diagnosis out of the blue, his entire goal for his remaining six months to live is to make it into the Oscars Death Montage.

Unfortunately, Langston has a crap record with personal relationships, throwing the path to remembered greatness into chaos. Five wives, an estranged daughter, and a wake of poor choices, In Memoriam is about reconciliation and personal redemption. On his journey, Langston must face the consequences of pride, beg for favors, and attend therapy sessions.

Burnett curated a crazy impressive cast around star Marc Maron. Each with standout moments that counter Maron’s ability to steal a frame, names like Judy Greer, Sharon Stone, Justin Long, Megalyn Echikunwoke, and Alan Ruck.

Lily Gladstone plays the take-no-shit and evenhanded Dr. Whitely. The grace and grounding she brings to the screen as Samantha is simply captivating. Her character forces Langston to connect with his daughter, Maura.

Talia Ryder gives audiences the pure, girlish innocence of being on the cusp of true adulthood. Maron and Ryder share a beautiful chemistry, the true heart of the film. Burnett’s use of the Meisner method is genius.

Michael McKean is Langston’s lifelong manager and friend Walter. Endlessly supportive, the dynamic between these two men was so incredibly refreshing to witness, particularly in a Hollywood setting. McKean always brings effortless joy with him.

Maron is his charming, sardonic, neurotic self. Owning each beat from self-absorbed to self-actualized, Maron’s emotional roller-coaster reels in the audience with heart and humor.

In Memorium is sure to delight even the most curmudgeonly critic. You cannot help but laugh, cry, and ponder your own legacy as the credits roll.

Remaining Tribeca 2026 screening of In Memorium:

Sun June 14 – 5:30 PM

Village East by Angelika

For more Tribeca 2026, click here!

New Trailer: In ‘TO LESLIE,’ Andrea Riseburough stars as a woman desperate for a second chance. Coming to theaters and on VOD October 7th.

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Liz Whittemore — Leave a reply

TO LESLIE

Leslie (Andrea Riseborough) is a West Texas single mother struggling to provide for her son (Owen Teague) when she wins the lottery and a chance at a good life. But a few short years later the money is gone and Leslie is on her own, living hard and fast at the bottom of a bottle as she runs from the world of heartbreak she left behind.

With her charm running out and with nowhere to go, Leslie is forced to return home to her former friends Nancy and Dutch (Allison Janney, Stephen Root). Unwelcome and unwanted by those she wronged, it’s a lonely motel clerk named Sweeney (Marc Maron) who takes a chance when no one else will. With his support, Leslie comes face to face with the consequences of her actions, a life of regret, and a second chance to make a good life for her and her son.

IN THEATERS AND ON VOD OCTOBER 7, 2022

STARRING Andrea Riseborough, Allison Janney, Marc Maron, Andre Royo, Owen Teague, Stephen Root, James Landry Hebert, Matt Lauria, Catfish Jean

DIRECTED BY Michael Morris

WRITTEN BY Ryan Binaco

PRODUCED BY Claude Dal Farra, Brian Keady, Kelsey Law, Ceci Cleary, Philip Waley, Jason Shuman, Eduardo Cisneros

*2022 SXSW FILM FESTIVAL – WORLD PREMIERE*

Run Time: 119 Minutes | Distributor: Momentum Pictures | Rating: R

Bluray Review: Bobcat Goldthwait’s documentary on comedian Barry Crimmins – ‘Call Me Lucky’

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Melissa Hanson — Leave a reply

For his first documentary, director Bobcat Goldthwait chose to profile the a man whom he met as an “angry teenager” and who is still one of his dearest friends. Call Me Lucky originally started out as a narrative, but it was his best friend, Robin Williams who suggested it be a documentary.

Through interviews with fellow comedians, activists and friends, Barry Crimmins’ life story unravels slowly. He’s a comedian’s comedian having run a comedy club and cultivated many talents through hard work and a genuine passion as well as influencing a number of other comedians through his own stand up.

The other side to Barry is his activism, but I’ll let you discover more on that by watching the film. In the commentary, Barry states, “Politics don’t mean shit if they’re not in your personal life.” A statement like this doesn’t leave room for interpretation and that sums up the activist as well as the comedian.

This may be about a comedian and is often quite funny, but it’s also got a very heavy element that cannot be ignored. There are several great stories that not only give you insight into Crimmins’ life, but also that period of time in comedy as well. Told in a delicate yet unapologetic way, Goldthwait handles every scene with care.

This is an absolute must for the fans of David Cross, Patton Oswalt, Stephen Wright or Marc Maron, but everyone will relate to Barry’s story and can respect his passionate activism.

Available today to buy on DVD, Bluray and VOD.

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In Memoriam (Tribeca 2026): A Dark Comedy on Legacy