Recidivism after being released from incarceration is a major issue, though one that movies rarely look into. So, Ricky is unique in that manner, though as a Sundance Film Festival title, it does fit into a lineup. More so than anything else, it’s just fodder for an interesting character study, one that does much more […] More
When you hear the log-line for Plainclothes, fear of a mockable melodrama that a comedy would parody is palpable. Especially as a Sundance Film Festival title, it’s almost a joke that writes itself. Luckily, this movie is not that, so fears of a train wreck are unfounded. Unfortunately, it’s also not what it could be […] More
Welcome back to the Awards Radar Podcast. In each episode, Editor Joey Magidson (that’s me!) will be joined by some of the staff of Awards Radar to talk about the latest in film, television, and entertainment in general. The show will obviously have an awards season slant to it, but we won’t forget about other […] More
Brooklyn is my hometown. It’s where I was born, raised, and where I currently reside. So, when a film comes along entitled Love, Brooklyn, it’s going to have my attention. Now, the movie doesn’t present my life experience, but it does present a relatable one, which is key to its success. This Sundance Film Festival […] More
It takes a deft hand to make sure that you’re laughing and smiling at a film that includes incredibly dark tragedy. Sorry, Baby is the rare kind of movie that mines comedy from very unfunny situations, while never disrespecting those who have gone through the same sort of awfulness. It’s also a calling card type […] More
I certainly am down with a bizarre film. Hell, oftentimes, the weirder the better for me. Especially at a festival, some strange really does help to mix it up. Sometimes, however, things can be just a little too offbeat. Exhibit A at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival is By Design, a unique twist on the […] More
Satire is hard. Especially when based on a true story, you need to mock while also reminding folks that this is real. Atropia, despite having one of the more interesting premises of any 2025 Sundance Film Festival offering, is not able to achieve that. Initially planned as a documentary, it probably would have been better […] More
Sundance is pretty much where you go to get a film like OBEX. A tiny movie with a big idea, one that’s done on a very slim budget. Good versions of this often can launch a career. Bad ones are quickly forgotten. There’s a sliding scale within these two extremes, too. OBEX is more or […] More
A24 has acquired worldwide distribution rights to Eva Victor’s Sorry, Baby, which will also star Victor in the lead role. More
I don’t have any issue with a film being quirky. In fact, there are many movies where the quirk factor is a major reason why I like it. The thing is, you need to also make your quirky project compelling in some way. Bubble & Squeak fails that test, almost immediately. From the jump, the […] More
One of the things that the Sundance Film Festival does best is let an ascending actor get a showcase role to bring them to the next level. We have that this year in Omaha, essentially a three-hander where the central role is played by John Magaro, a performer who should be a much bigger star. […] More
With a unique take on the tensions between tradition and modernity, DJ Ahmet is one of the most unique films in the 2025 Sundance lineup. Directed by Georgi M. Unkovski, it follows a 15-year old boy as he navigates his love of electronic music and the girl next door amid the strictures of his village’s […] More
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