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Category Archive: Sundance 2020

Sundance 2020: Thomas Buelens on Bringing “Jumbo” to Life

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The cinematographer of Sundance favorite Jumbo talks about transforming a tilt-a-whirl into Noémie Merlant’s living, breathing lover.

Clint Worthington Posted on February 14, 2020February 14, 2020

Sundance 2020: “Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist”

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Alexandre O. Phillippe sits down for a long, insightful chat with the legendary filmmaker.

Clint Worthington Posted on February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

Sundance 2020: “Feels Good Man” Puts Pepe In His Proper Place

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In detailing Pepe the Frog’s journey from meme to monster, Arthur Jones charts the corrosive nature of creative ownership.

Clint Worthington Posted on February 9, 2020February 9, 2020

Sundance 2020: “Shirley” Is a Gothic Drama About the Horror of Marriage

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Shirley Jackson’s story is brought to sumptuous life thanks to Josephine Decker and a typically-great Elisabeth Moss performance.

Michael Frank Posted on February 6, 2020February 16, 2020

Sundance 2020: “Surge” Throws Ben Whishaw Over the Edge

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Ben Whishaw shakes off the shackles of Paddington Bear in an intense, if meandering thriller about a man driven to the brink.

Clint Worthington Posted on February 5, 2020February 5, 2020

Sundance 2020: “Ironbark” Will Be the British Dad Movie of 2020

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Dominic Cooke’s well-crafted spy thriller doesn’t try anything new, but boasts winning performances & a zippy plot.

Michael Frank Posted on February 5, 2020February 5, 2020

Sundance 2020: Anthony Hopkins is in Fantastic Form as “The Father”

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Florian Zeller directs a stunning feature debut starring Anthony Hopkins & Olivia Colman at the top of their game.

Michael Frank Posted on February 5, 2020February 5, 2020

Sundance 2020: “Cuties” Tries to Find Freedom for Its Young Girls

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Maïmouna Doucouré has a lot on her mind, but digs uncomfortably into oversexualization.

Andrea Thompson Posted on February 2, 2020February 2, 2020

Sundance 2020: “The Social Dilemma” Isn’t Worth the Retweet

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Jeff Orlowski’s documentary about the effects and ethics of social media lacks enough emotional depth or practical solutions to work.

Matt Cipolla Posted on February 1, 2020September 9, 2020

Sundance 2020: “Once Upon a Time In Venezuela”

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Anabel Rodríguez Ríos’s documentary about tension in the small village of Congo Mirador is both singular and specific.

Matt Cipolla Posted on January 31, 2020January 31, 2020

Sundance 2020: “Nine Days” Provides Decent Soul Searching

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Edson Oda’s debut feature about a group of souls looking to be born into the real world is a great premise with pretty good execution.

Matt Cipolla Posted on January 30, 2020January 30, 2020

Sundance 2020: “Some Kind of Heaven” Sees Seniors In Style

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Lance Oppenheim’s documentary about the largest retirement village in America blends droll humor with small, salient touches.

Matt Cipolla Posted on January 29, 2020July 25, 2020

Sundance 2020: “Promising Young Woman” Finds Catharsis

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Emerald Fennell’s feature debut may be flawed, but it’s an empathetic portrayal of rage, anguish, and black comedy.

Matt Cipolla Posted on January 27, 2020December 29, 2020

Sundance 2020: “The Mountains Are a Dream That Call to Me”

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Cedric Cheung-Lau’s super slow burn overdoes itself at points, but it finds its beauty—and then finds it again.

Matt Cipolla Posted on January 26, 2020January 26, 2020

Sundance 2020: “Whirlybird” Probes LA From Above

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Matt Yoka’s documentary snaps a picture of a city — and a family — in transition.

Clint Worthington Posted on January 26, 2020January 25, 2020

Sundance 2020: “Possessor” Is a Grab Bag of Sci-Fi Clichés

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Brandon Cronenberg’s second feature is a po-faced collection of genre tropes that wastes its cast and a modest sense of style.

Matt Cipolla Posted on January 26, 2020July 16, 2020

Sundance 2020: “Spree” Goes for the Kill But Lacks the Edge

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Eugene Kotlyarenko’s satire about a rideshare driver who murders for online fame lacks the bite or nuance its premise deserves.

Matt Cipolla Posted on January 25, 2020January 25, 2020

Sundance 2020: “Never Rarely Sometimes Always” Beautifully Explores the Female Gaze

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Eliza Hittman’s tender tale of a teenage girl seeking an abortion is about far more than its description would suggest.

Matt Cipolla Posted on January 25, 2020July 2, 2020

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