Justine Ashley Costanza

One of the best aspects of the annual Tribeca Film Festival in New York is its showcase of brilliant short films. This is especially true of Curfew, which is being screened as part of the Men-Hattan program this year. The harrowing drama is richly crafted and profoundly affecting -- with elements of comedy.

All In: The Poker Movie is a fascinating look at the international poker boom that began in New York and quickly spread to casinos and online. The clever documentary examines the unfathomable political take down of the poker industry and the effects of such. It features interviews with Matt Damon (who starred in the poker film Rounders), pro poker player Chris Moneymaker, and many more

In 1980, Bob Marley performed for a crowd of more than 100,000 in Zimbabwe, a country that had just been pardoned from British rule. The circumstances of the event made for one of the best scenes in Marley, a lengthy documentary that focuses on the singer's life and astounding rise to global stardom.

The first two minutes of “Your Sister’s Sister” are somewhat generic. A few friends have gathered (drinks in hand) to celebrate the short life of their friend Tom. As the friends he left behind share stories from his life, his brother, Jack (Mark Duplass) is eager to interrupt. From then on, the film proves to be unlike most. The naturally spoken dialogue is witty, compelling, and stunningly realistic.

While the Tribeca Film Festival is known for showcasing indie dramas and call-to-action documentaries, this year's line-up is a bit sexier than usual. From lust among friends, alluring prostitutes, and forbidden affairs, here are five films about love and sex from the festival.

To say that Kevin Kline is an acting legend is an understatement. Kline began gaining recognition in the mid-70's as a remarkable stage actor and shortly there after began one of the most distinguishing film careers in Hollywood. Some of the Oscar winner's most notable roles includes, Sophie's Choice,The Big Chill, I Love You to Death, A Fish Called Wanda, and In and Out.

As the start of the prestigious 2012 Cannes Film Festival nears, many are speculating as to which stars will attend. Twilight couple Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are set to walk the red carpet but all eyes will be on Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who are the reigning king and queen of Cannes.

The line-up for the 2012 Cannes Film Festival was announced today and as previously reported, Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2 stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have films in the festival. The prestigious industry showcase will feature works from such top directors as Bernardo Bertolucci and Wes Anderson.

Amanda de Cadenet, daughter of race car driver Alian de Cadenet, has been appearing in the news lately. Yet some may not be familiar with the British born It Girl.

Despite the controversy surrounding e-book sales and distribution, one thing is certain: the popularity of e-books like Fifty Shades of Grey isn't going to die out anytime soon. Not only have sales of romantic/erotic fiction risen steeply but writers of the popular genre are capitalizing on the public's e-book preference.

Ever since Mila Kunis's breakout role on the hit series That 70's Show, fan boys have ogled the Ukrainian born sensation. But the raven haired beauty, who wowed in such films as Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Friends With Benefits has remained a single gal since early 2011. But her recent lunch date with Ashton Kutcher has fueled rumors that the two are an item.

Jason Segel is one of the most lovable men on the planet. Yet many fans were saddened when news broke that the How I Met Your Mother star was dating Michelle Williams.

It was announced yesterday that True Blood's Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer are expecting their first child together! News of the star's pregnancy was disclosed to Entertainment Weekly, who broke the story.

E-Books have provided a more convenient reading experience and assured that literature is readily accessible. Yet there's one realm of the e-publishing industry that has been largely avoided; the rental market. There has been rising tension between libraries and the e-book world and it seems as though collaboration between the two is unlikely.

This year's April 20th (a.k.a. National Weed Day) is being celebrated by the film community in two ways. Magnolia pictures is set to release the groundbreaking documentary Marley, based on the thoroughly intriguing life of Rastafarian sensation Bob Marley. In addition, the edgy California 90420 will also hit theaters. The film provides a radical exploration of the marijuana trade in the state of California.

In 1982, Debbie Peagler was desperately trying to escape the clutches of an abusive relationship. Her boyfriend, Oliver Wilson, had been threatening to end her life after years of controlling her every action. Wilson was arrested for his attempts to harm Peagler and although he had put her through years of abuse and tournament, he was released from prison.

As many are well aware, the name Michael Fassbener is most commonly associated with such adjectives as sexy and alluring. Yet it was recently revealed that the term geek may actually apply to the German-born Irishman.

The world of erotic e-books is getting more intriguing by the minute. Recent reports have explored the increasing popularity of erotic/romance novels. Women who were previously ashamed to lose themselves in smutty novels, can now do so free of judgement.

In the old days there was only one way to publish a book: slave over a manuscript for months or years only to send it off to publishers and wait months until a literary scout actually got around to reading your work. If you were lucky, you received a kindly worded rejection letter and thus knew the status of your creative venture.

Ever since Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie starred in the sexy action/comedy Mr. and Mrs. Smith, their every move has been documented by the media. The Brangelina fascination is not unwarranted. They're both ridiculously good looking, talented, and constantly star in award winning films.

Warner Brothers has snatched up the rights to the yet to be released book, The Ghostman. The book follows a cryptic man who works to aid robbers after they commit crimes.

What do you get when you combine elements of The Breakfast Club, Election, Donnie Darko, and Scary Movie? The answer is: Joseph Kahn's Detention.

Thought the Twilight saga is set to end later this year with Breaking Dawn: Part 2, fans of the series can rest assured, there's plenty more to come from Stephenie Meyer.

The popularity of Fifty Shades of Grey has brought new attention to the lure of erotic/romantic fiction. According to a new report by CNBC, Romance is the best-selling fiction genre.

At first glance Cabin in the Woods seems to be a cliché-ridden slasher film with bad dialogue and eye-rolling plot development. But brace yourself: It's actually a compelling social commentary that is boldly unpredictable.

In the late 90's Britney Spears emerged as a pop sensation who showed few signs of slowing down. She was vibrant, down to earth, and was known for her showstopping performances. Not only did she wow onstage, her catchy songs and music videos kept everyone talking.

Prior to the 9/11 attacks in America, few could fathom the existence of plane hijacking suicide bombers. In fact not many can recall the disturbing 1994 terrorist plot to crash a Parish-bound plane into the Eiffel Tower. The new French film, The Assault captures the harrowing true story of the two day effort to rescue the fight's frightened passengers from Islamic terrorists.

Nicky Minaj didn't achieve music super-stardom by playing by the rules. Her avant-garde style and twisted outfits have shocked, ruffled, and seduced the public. Her every move seems outlandish and cutting edge. From the moment Minaj burst onto the music scene, she was compared to another unique music sensation: Lady Gaga.

Ever since Brooklyn Decker's Sport's Illustrated cover debuted, her many assets have been ogled by the public. Decker's curvaceous bod and classically beautiful features not only garnered her a massive fan-base but Hollywood casting agents began to take advantage of her sex appeal.