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Always at the Carlyle

Play trailer 2:21 Poster for Always at the Carlyle PG-13 Released May 11, 2018 1h 32m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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George Clooney, Sofia Coppola, Tommy Lee Jones, Jeff Goldblum, Anjelica Huston, Wes Anderson, Lenny Kravitz, Naomi Campbell, Jon Hamm and other celebrities tell the untold stories of the Carlyle, New York's legendary and landmark hotel.
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FOMO in a bottle, Always at The Carlyle appeals to the tabloid-loving audience and leaves the rest with a genuine desire to dig more into the establishment's history.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader This shallow documentary about Manhattan's famed Carlyle Hotel fattens an ever-growing genre I call the Cinema of the 1 Percent. Mar 5, 2020 Full Review Leonard Maltin leonardmaltin.com Writer-director Matthew Miele...is a provocateur who tries to get the ultra-discreet staff to spill some secrets with only middling results-but it's fun to see him try. Jun 26, 2018 Full Review Matthew Lickona San Diego Reader What looks at first like it might be a 92-minute commercial for a venerable luxury hotel... turns out to be something quite different - something more melancholy and elegiac than a simple celebration of refined indulgence. Rated: 2/5 Jun 1, 2018 Full Review Steven Prokopy Third Coast Review Always at the Carlyle is part escapist star gazing, part intersection with the world at large, and a whole lot of fun through and through. Jun 11, 2020 Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue ... simply gushes at the opulence and celebrates superficial excess without providing much genuine insight about the Carlyle's history or enduring legacy. Nov 30, 2018 Full Review Katrina Olson katrinaolson.ca Always at the Carlyle... incorporates first hand account from the long-time staff at the hotel who really make the the experience (of watching) worth while Rated: 6.5/10 Oct 23, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ace R I love documentaries. Some are good and some are bad. This one is excellent! I found fun, and informative. The history of the Carlyle, and its famous visitors and residents is amazing. I highly recommend seeing this film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Wonderful documentary about New York City's The Carlyle hotel which has become a favourite place to stay among celebrities and dignitaries due to its reputation for discretion. Great interviews with long time staff members and loyal guests and celebrities such as George Clooney, Anjelica Huston, Jeff Goldblum, Harrison Ford and so many more. Filled with great stories and history, this is a great watch and immediately made me want to visit its cafe and bar next time I'm in New York. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Given the star studded cast featured in the credits, my hopes for this film were high. I was extremely disappointed in the information provided (or lack thereof). Rather than taking us back in time to understand the history of such an iconic NYC establishment, all I got out of the Carlyle was a list of past celebrities and royal patrons. If you're interested in funny, never-before-told stories about the Hollywood elite you may enjoy Always at the Carlyle, although I would argue even for those viewers the hour and a half runtime is far too long. If you wanted a historical story on a piece of New York City lore, you won't find much here. In fact, those interviewed will tell you how much they won't or can't tell you about the hotel and their guests...you'll probably wonder why they are even featured in the documentary. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Charming. Lots of old world NYC. Learned a lot. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member It was a nice review of the history and the style of one of our favorite places to catch a show in NYC. Probably only for those who are familiar with the property. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/20 Full Review david f This is a witty and entertaining documentary about a luxury hotel in New York City. There is some history but it tends to focus on the celebrities who have stayed there. There are also some great interviews with the many staff members who work or worked there, some of whom spent long, satisfying careers at the hotel. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis George Clooney, Sofia Coppola, Tommy Lee Jones, Jeff Goldblum, Anjelica Huston, Wes Anderson, Lenny Kravitz, Naomi Campbell, Jon Hamm and other celebrities tell the untold stories of the Carlyle, New York's legendary and landmark hotel.
Director
Matthew Miele
Producer
Matthew Miele, Justin Bare, Jennifer Cooke
Screenwriter
Matthew Miele
Distributor
Good Deed Entertainment
Production Co
Quixotic Endeavors
Rating
PG-13 (Some Suggestive Content|Drug References|Brief Partial Nudity)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 11, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$174.3K
Runtime
1h 32m
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