It seems like a lifetime ago now, but our online video experimentation at the Tribeca Film Festival inspired us to have another look at the ways this site can branch out in its coverage of New York cinema. Thus was born ReelerTV Weekly, our brand-new show featuring a news recap pulled from the hallowed pages of The Reeler, a trenchant interview segment with local film figures and a bit of critical banter with guest reviewers discussing a smattering of new releases. Today I am proud to bring you the first episode of our revival; we've got big plans for the program and hope you will join us as a regular viewer.

This week's episode features Steve Zahn, the co-star of Werner Herzog's latest, Rescue Dawn, recalling the physical toll and creative rewards of working with the great filmmaker. Our "In the Lobby" segment welcomes Reeler critic Vadim Rizov to discuss both Rescue Dawn and this week's bad-kid thriller Joshua. Stay tuned on the site for more about each of these films and much more happening around New York, and please continue checking in during the weeks ahead for the latest on ReelerTV.

--S.T. VanAirsdale