The Only Living Pickpocket in New York-When you pick the wrong thing.

THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK

Written and Directed by Noah Segan

Starring John Turturro, Giancarlo Esposito and Will Price

Year: 2026 - Running Time: 1 hr 29 min

Opens October 30th

I was lucky to be on the Red Carpet of the TIFF Toronto International Film Festival 2026 Canadian Premiere of THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK at Roy Thomopson Hall.  Unfortunately, I didn't get to interview any of the cast and didn't see the film until afterwards, but I was ready to ask questions.  I got some photos of Will Price because he posed for photos, but I missed a good shot of John Turturro; I only got the back of his head in a shot. I did get a video of Giancarlo Esposito and Angela who runs the red carpet heading to the green room.  I will post the video on my Instagram once I post this blog post.

Will Price

This film was on my original short list of films I wanted to see at TIFF, and I hope TIFF gave it a great audience.

THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK stars John Turturro as Harry Lehman, a deeply old-school man, stuck in a bygone era, and who treats his career in pickpocketing as an art form. He lifts classic items like wristwatches and cash, but in the digital age, the world has changed around him.

Harry lifts something he doesn’t recognize, and his longtime friend—the pawn shop owner played by Steve Buscemi—won’t touch it. He tries to find someone who can help, unaware that they’ve stirred up a hornet’s nest in the world of digital currency.

Harry leans on his old connections for support. He’ll do anything to protect his unconscious wife, whom he lovingly cares for.

On his way to deal with the situation, he visits his estranged daughter (Tatiana Maslany) for what might be a reconciliation—or the last time he ever sees her. The encounter doesn’t go the way he hoped.

The film stylishly blends old New York with the modern city, rich in character and texture.

Harry ultimately finds a way to do the right thing with the item he lifted, but he must face the consequences of his choices.

There’s also a great cameo by Jamie Lee Curtis. John Turturro is a very skilled actor, and this part really showcases his New York hustle and vulnerability very well.

This film offers a vivid look at life across New York's boroughs, capturing the daily grind, the hustle, and the constant fight for survival.

In Spite of Ourselves- how do opposites connect?

Romantic Comedy | 97 minutes | color | USA | English

 Written and Directed by JOSH LOEB

Starring BRETT DIER, CONOR LESLIE, MO MANDEL, ALYSSA LIMPERIS, BRITIAN SEIBERT, ZORA CASEBERE, ETHAN INGLE, and GLENN MORSHOWER

 

Producers JOSH LOEB, MICHELLE LEWITT, GABE MAYHAN, and TIM HARMS

Executive Producers SHIRLEY LOEB

Cinematography by GABE MAYHAN

Hannah (Conor Leslie), a talented baker in Portland, Oregon, goes about her daily life working alongside her egotistical chef partner and sharing an apartment with two party‑loving roommates. She often misses out on parts of life because she can’t hear out of one ear. Professionally, she excels in her craft—but her personal life is far less put together.

One day, LA comedian Archie (Brett Dier) visits Portland and stumbles upon her irresistible cinnamon buns—and Hannah’s quirky charm. Archie is on the rise, with a comedy special on the horizon, but he struggles with commitment because of his demanding career and his responsibility to care for his father.

Their chemistry is instant, but their lifestyles couldn’t be more mismatched: Hannah wakes up at 3 a.m. to start baking, while Archie finishes his shows in the middle of the night. Time and distance quickly become their biggest obstacles.

Archie keeps returning—partly for the baked goods, mostly for Hannah. They clearly like each other, but their relationship becomes a series of mixed messages, missed moments, and stop‑and‑starts.

Life keeps getting in the way. Hannah must confront her hearing issues, while Archie juggles his travel schedule and the decline of his father’s health. Both are scared to commit under such complicated circumstances. But when Hannah needs help after surgery, Archie steps up and takes care of her.

The film leaves you wondering whether their relationship can survive once life returns to normal.

This film is funny, heartwarming, and messy—in all the ways real life can be.

 Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/gDCfg8Z5QHY?si=HQg4CBjRjkCiN313

See the film at these festivals before it's released.

 

Official Selection

2026 Cinequest Film Festival – World Premiere

2026 Filmland

2026 Heartland Film Festival

2026 Portland Film Festival

2026 Mystic Film Festival