2023 Sundance Film Festival
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Sundance Film Festival Review: ‘Theater Camp’ Has the Heart of a Performer
Performance, and the need to perform, is a yearning that some people have, and some people decidedly do not have. Those who do usually start at a young age, showcasing their passion whenever and wherever possible. One such location, the summer theater camp, has cultivated many a talent. It’s also a location ripe for comedy […] More
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Sundance Film Festival Review: ‘Landscape with Invisible Hand’ is All Over the Map But Has Quite the Sci-Fi Premise
The central concept of Landscape with Invisible Hand is a fascinating bit of science fiction. What if aliens conquered Earth, but mostly were there to engage in capitalism? It’s hard not to be intrigued by that premise. Such is what filmmaker Cory Finley is playing with in his latest feature, one of the more unique […] More
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Sundance Film Festival Review: ‘You Hurt My Feelings’ is Effective Yet Familiar Territory for Nicole Holofcener
There’s a kind of mellow adult comedy that we rarely see these days. Once upon a time, You Hurt My Feelings wouldn’t stand out like it now does. Even at the Sundance Film Festival, a place where a movie like this would be commonplace, it has a unique presence. So, while the scarcity of this […] More
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Sundance Film Festival Interview: Glorimar Marrero Sánchez Explains the Meaning of ‘The Fishbowl’
At the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, Puerto Rico received a rare opportunity to show an authentic representation of its society and people. For director Glorimar Marrero Sánchez and her debut feature film La Pecera (The Fishbowl), that reality was not the postcard-ready image of the island, but a society still reeling from the effects of […] More
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Sundance Film Festival Review: ‘Cassandro’ is an Engaging and Entertaining Wrestling Biopic
Professional wrestling loves to craft a narrative. Often, the wrestlers are playing broad characters divorced from their lives, but they’re still real people, with hopes and dreams. Playing at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, Cassandro marries the world of wrestling with an LGBTQ biopic. If that sounds like an odd marriage for a movie, this […] More
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Sundance Film Festival Review: Anne Hathaway and Thomasin McKenzie Compellingly Come Together in ‘Eileen’
You’ve seen something like Eileen before. Hell, you’ve likely seen it at a prior installment of the Sundance Film Festival. Two different women finding a kindred spirit in each other? Yeah, that’s been done. So, what sets a movie like this apart is in the details, as well as the performances. This one certainly has […] More
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Sundance Film Festival Review: ‘Passages’ Sees Ira Sachs Keenly Exploring a Messy Love Triangle
When you think of French romances, especially as depicted on film between multiple parties, you often think of sexual liaisons, free from emotions, where everyone seems to be on board. While that undoubtedly is based in some degree of truth, real life is usually messier than that. Passages traffics in that sort of field, showing […] More
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Sundance Film Festival Review: ‘Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ is a Frank, Funny, and Moving Look at a Beloved Actor
Michael J. Fox may not be the first name that comes out of your lips when talking about legendary actors, but nearly everyone loves him. On the big screen and the small screen, he created iconic characters, showcasing a comedic timing that ranks among the greats. So, when Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, it felt […] More
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Sundance Film Festival Review (Sunday Scaries Edition): ‘Run Rabbit Run’ Ends Up a Bit Too Scattershot for Its Own Good
You can tell what Run Rabbit Run desperately wants to be. It has all of the makings of being the next elevated horror gem, like The Babadook or Hereditary, but it never finds that kind of focus. The hints are there, but too sporadic. Playing at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival (and recently acquired by […] More
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Sundance Film Festival Review (Sunday Scaries Edition): ‘Birth/Rebirth’ is a Bloody Body Horror Spin on the ‘Frankenstein’ Story
There’s a reason why artists of all stripes have repeatedly come back to Frankenstein over the years. At the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, a new take on the story in Birth/Rebirth is here to capture your attention. There’s enough horror elements here to also make it a Sunday Scaries installment (the rare review edition, too), […] More
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Sundance Film Festival Review: ‘Fair Play’ Has High Stakes, Bruised Egos, and Asks Some Tough Questions
Relationship dynamics, both at home and in the workplace, are undeniably complex. Especially as one member of the couple does better or worse than the other, watching fissures form has inspired many a filmmaker. Fair Play, one of the most buzzed about titles at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, is playing with these elements, while […] More
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Sundance Film Festival Review: ‘Shortcomings’ is a Funny and Heartwarming Coming of Age Story
What a nice little thrill it is to discover a small gem at a film festival. Whenever it happens, it feels like a secret, just in cinematic form. This year, I found one in Shortcomings, an equally funny and heartwarming character study/coming of age story. Not only is it a fresh take on the aimless […] More
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