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Sundance 2021: “Playing With Sharks” is a lovely undersea documentary

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The colorful life of Australian diver and conservationist Valerie Taylor is examined in a fun and fascinating film.

Peter Sobczynski Posted on February 10, 2021February 10, 2021

Sundance 2021: “Ma Belle, My Beauty” is a sexy nothing

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The romantic drama is all beautiful, dreamy surface, and no depth.

Peter Sobczynski Posted on February 10, 2021February 12, 2021

Sundance 2021: “Land” is a moving character study

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Robin Wright makes her directorial debut in a tender & understated drama about a woman who isolates herself from the world after an unimaginable loss.

Reyzando Nawara Posted on February 7, 2021February 7, 2021

Sundance 2021: All hail “The Sparks Brothers”

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Superfan Edgar Wright directs a lovingly expansive documentary about legendary art rock band Sparks.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on February 2, 2021February 2, 2021

Sundance 2021: Don’t try to understand “The Blazing World”

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Carlson Young writes, directs and stars in a baffling horror-fantasy about a young woman who disappears into an elaborate alternate universe

Gena Radcliffe Posted on January 31, 2021January 31, 2021

Sundance 2021: “Coming Home in the Dark” loses its way.

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James Ashcroft’s hostage horror is nought but bland, sour sadism.

Peter Sobczynski Posted on January 31, 2021January 31, 2021

Sundance 2021: “Summer of Soul” is a cultural celebration

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Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s documentary about the Harlem Cultural Festival is insightful and loving.

Michael Frank Posted on January 31, 2021February 1, 2021

Sundance 2021: “Try Harder!” is a real gem

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Debbie Lum’s engrossing documentary about scary-smart teens and the arduous college application process will make you both nostalgic for and glad to be done with high school.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on January 30, 2021January 30, 2021

Sundance 2021: “Knocking” loses its footing

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Buoyed by an excellent lead performance, Frida Kempff’s psychological horror is harrowing, but ill-served by a weak ending.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on January 30, 2021January 30, 2021

Sundance 2021: “Coda” is a sweetly on key coming of age story

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Sian Heder directs a touching & funny story of having to choose between dreams & obligation.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on January 29, 2021January 29, 2021

10 films we can’t wait to see at Sundance 2021

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From harrowing docs about COVID to Nic Cage’s latest dive into insanity, there’s a lot to look forward to at this year’s Sundance.

The Spool Staff Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

Breaking down the busted bromance at the heart of “The Climb”

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Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin talk about turning their acclaimed short about fractured friendships into a feature.

Clint Worthington Posted on November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

“Crip Camp” Highlights the Humanity of Disability

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This feel-good doc charts the lives and trajectories of disabled teenagers in the ’60s, and how one summer camp changed their lives forever.

Tim Stevens Posted on March 29, 2020March 29, 2020

Amy Ryan Searches for Justice in “Lost Girls”

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Liz Garbus’ Sundance drama offers a gut-wrenching, if muddled, look at a true crime disappearance.

Marshall Estes Posted on March 12, 2020March 12, 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

Milan Ray on “Troop Zero”, “Charm City Kings”, and Being In a Food Fight

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The young star of the Amazon Original Movie talks about working with other kids, staging a food fight, and what she’d tell the universe.

Clint Worthington Posted on February 7, 2020February 7, 2020

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