Sundance 2021 Review: The World to Come – “Beautifully composed”
Our story begins January 1st, 1856, the winter already a frigid companion on an upstate New York farm where Abigail (Katherine Waterston)...
Read MoreSundance 2021 Review: Jockey – “A gritty and original take”
It is obvious that writer-director Clint Bently crafted his first feature from a personal perspective. He’s not the first person to...
Read MoreSundance 2021 Review: Together Together – “An unexpected and welcome discovery”
“Have you ever stolen anything?” An odd opening question to be sure, but it’s the one that Matt (Ed Helms) leads with...
Read MoreSundance 2021 Review: Land – “Shows the contrasting beauty and harshness of nature”
Grief is a powerful motivator. It can steer us in all sorts of directions. Some may confide in others and get closer to those around...
Read MoreSundance 2021 Review: First Date – “A little bit of something for everyone”
The first date is a right of passage, and like many firsts comes with a distinct sense of anxiety. At this crucial, awkward teenaged time...
Read MoreCODA, Flee, Hive and Summer of Soul Win Top Sundance 2021 Prizes
On Tuesday, February 2nd, the 2021 Sundance film festival had its last premieres, and as well handed out its awards. With 73 feature...
Read MoreSundance 2021 Review: Mayday – “This ambitious project had a lot of promise”
“Mary. Alpha. Yankee. Delta. Alpha. Yankee” These words repeat over and over again, using the phonetic alphabet utilized in...
Read MoreSundance 2021 Review: Searchers – “Everyone is searching for something”
Ok, I’ll admit it, more than once I’ve spent an evening having an enjoyable time swiping right and left through a dating app...
Read MoreSundance 2021 Review: Passing – “Shot with intense beauty and sophistication”
Passing, the directorial debut from Rebecca Hall is based on the 1929 novel by Nella Larsen. It tells the story of Irene (Tessa Thompson)...
Read MoreSundance 2021 Review: Marvelous and the Black Hole – “Hitting the heartstrings when you least expect it”
At thirteen years old Sammy (Miya Cech) is struggling. The teenager is grief-stricken at the death of her mother, and takes it out on...
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