Elizabeth Weitzman's Top 10 in Movies fo...

Elizabeth Weitzman's Top 10 in Movies fo...

 Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen in “Take This Waltz”

Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen in “Take This Waltz”

1. Tribeca Talks: Michael Moore and Susan Sarandon.

Any conversation between two Oscar-winning iconoclasts is sure to entertain, enlighten and even (if things get really exciting) outrage. (On 4/22 at 3 p.m., 199 Chambers St.)

2. Take This Waltz

In Sarah Polleys bittersweet second film as a director, Michelle Williams is torn between husband Seth Rogen and neighbor Luke Kirby. BFF Sarah Silverman lends tart advice.

3. Downtown Youth Behind the Camera.

Bring the kids to this short film series, created by the youngest (and cutest) directors at the festival. ( On 4/22 at 333 West 23rd St., 12:30pm. )

4. Elles

One of the perks of the festival is getting a sneak peek at upcoming releases. This Juliette Binoche drama, about a journalist caught up in a story on prostitution, plays at TFF before opening at the Angelika on April 27.

5. Mansome

Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Paul Rudd and Zach Galifianakis help documentarian Morgan Spurlock define modern masculinity.

6. Chicken With Plums

Oscar nominees Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud (Persepolis) have adapted another of Satrapis graphic novels, starring Mathieu Amalric as a depressed Iranian violinist.

7. The Apple Store Panel with Julie Delpy.

G o see 2 Days in New York before Thursday, when writer/director/star Delpy will lead a discussion about making her latest romantic dramedy. ( On 4/26 at 401 West 14th St., 7pm. )

8. Struck by Lightning

Glees Chris Colfer wrote and stars in this quirky high school comedy, which also features Christina Hendricks, Allison Janney and Dermot Mulroney.

9. Broke

The latest documentary from Billy Corben (Cocaine Cowboys) exposes the grim realities facing most professional athletes soon after retirement.

10. The Family Festival Street Fair.

Put the movies on hold for this outdoor celebration, packed with games, music, food, and other family fun. (On 4/28 at Greenwich and Chambers Sts., 10am-6pm )

There are multiple screenings for each film. For tickets, schedules, and venues visit tribecafilm.com.

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