Sundance
Lizzie takes a story ripe for reimagining, and despite some missteps, makes for an engaging if overwrought tale.
Sundance 2018: Eighth Grade Review
Caustic, hilarious, and wonderfully effective, Bo Burnham’s Eighth Grade may drum up anxious feelings long buried, but it does so with a wit and intelligence that’s unbeatable.
Sundance 2018: Tyrel Review
A small film with big ambitions, Sebastián Silva’s tense drama Tyrel takes its simple setup and runs with it in directions both surprising and compelling.
Sundance 2018: Hereditary Review
An exercise in dramatic tension, character drama and creepy, cultish horror, Hereditary is a fascinating hybrid that nourishes our desires to be entertained, thrilled and emotionally impacted all at once.
Sundance 2018: Mandy Review
Director Panos Cosmatos' Mandy offers viewers an opportunity to not only revel in his surreal visual style but to fully embrace the lunatic performance by Nicolas Cage.
Sundance 2018: Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Review
Morgan Neville’s magnificent doc Won’t You Be My Neighbour? is a wonderful testimony to the legacy of Mr. Rogers and a perfect template for how to create a film of this nature.
Sundance 2018: Shirkers Review
A lost film from 1992 turns into one of the most original documentaries about filmmaking, Shirkers is equal parts confessional and celebratory.
Sundance 2018: Damsel Review
The Zellner Bros (Kumiko: The Treasure Hunter) dig up some more of those Coen brother vibes for Damsel.
Sundance 2018: Time Share Review
Creepy, clever and caustic, Sebastian Hofmann’s deliciously dark comedy Time Share will get under your skin.
Sundance 2018: Blindspotting Review
Carlos López Estrada’s remarkable film Blindspotting feels like a phenomenon, but one jarring scene is sure to divide audiences.
Sundance 2018: Time Share Review
Creepy, clever and caustic, Sebastian Hofmann’s deliciously dark comedy Time Share will get under your skin.
Macon Blair on I don’t feel at home in this world anymore.
Jason Gorber chats with actor-turned-filmmaker Macon Blair (Blue Ruin, Green Room) about his Sundance hit I don’t feel at home in this world anymore.
Manchester by the Sea: Kenneth Lonergan Interview
Manchester by the Sea director Kenneth Lonergan discusses his the film, the travails of bringing it to the screen, and the notion of “authenticity” and how it shapes his work.
The Roundup Episode #19 – Sasha James
This week we're joined by the absolutely delightful Toronto film journalist Sasha James!
The Roundup Episode #18 – Alanna Bennett
On this week's episode of The Roundup, we’re joined by the absolutely lovely Alanna Bennett from Buzzfeed.