Sundance 2019 Archives - Page 4 of 9

Jillian Bell in Brittany Runs A Marathon

Jillian Bell Carries ‘Brittany Runs A Marathon’ Across The Finish Line [Sundance Review]

January 30, 2019 9:34 pm

Awards Campaign, Festivals, News, Reviews

PARK CITY - Brittany (Jillian Bell) is 28-years-old, lives in New York City and in a rut. Her best friend and roommate, Gretchen (Alice Lee, good), is self-obsessed with her social media standing and has little...

‘The Last Tree’: An Imperfect, But Hypnotic Coming-of-Age Story That Deserves Your Attention [Sundance Review]

Jonathan Christian

January 30, 2019 1:58 pm

Festivals, News, Reviews

Can you still recall that sense of wonder and constant curiosity you had when you were a kid? Remember when everything seemed possible? And then, as you got older, the world became a different entity entirely—o...

‘Blinded By The Light’: The Transformative Power Of Bruce Springsteen Fuels This Excellent Crowdpleaser [Sundance Review]

Jordan Ruimy

January 29, 2019 3:49 pm

Festivals, News, Reviews

Heartwarming, life-affirming cinema always has the perilous potential for turning mawkish. But uplifting music, free of the sometimes overwrought dimensions of moviemaking, is usually free of such burdens. Zero...

‘Memory: The Origins of Alien’ Is A Fascinating Deep Dive Into A Sci-Fi/Horror Classic [Sundance Review]

Jordan Ruimy

January 29, 2019 3:12 pm

Festivals, News, Reviews

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Ridley Scott's "Alien," a cinematic behemoth that influenced the next four decades of science fiction and horror. And because of this milestone, many fan tributes will po...

‘Hala’: Geraldine Viswanathan Turns In Another Star-Making Performance In This Beautiful Coming-Of-Age Drama [Sundance Review]

Jason Bailey

January 29, 2019 11:55 am

Festivals, News, Reviews

It opens with a prayer, and then cuts to an orgasm – an awfully efficient illustration of the contradictions in its protagonist’s life. Her name is “Hala,” she’s a high school senior, and while an honest portra...

‘Light From Light’: A Haunted House Premise Gives Way To A Gentle, Humanist Drama [Sundance Review]

Joe Blessing

January 29, 2019 11:21 am

Festivals, News, Reviews

Hell hath no fury like disappointed horror fans, so please don’t go to “Light from Light” expecting a horror movie, which it most certainly isn’t. Rather, the film is a gentle, humanist drama that uses the idea...

Jack-Lowden, Florence-Pugh, Fighting-With-My-Family

Florence Pugh Will Make You A Believer In ‘Fighting With My Family’ [Sundance Review]

Gregory Ellwood

January 29, 2019 4:19 am

Awards Campaign, Festivals, News, Reviews

PARK CITY - A movie centered on the rags to riches story of a female WWE champion might not sound like a fit for the Sundance Film Festival, but push your prejudices aside and look closer. Yes, "Fighting With ...

‘Big Time Adolescence’: Pete Davidson Pops In Familiar Coming Of Age Tale [Sundance Review]

Gregory Ellwood

January 28, 2019 10:43 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, Festivals, News, Reviews

PARK CITY - Pete Davidson turned his world upside down when he started dating and, for a short time, became engaged to pop superstar Ariana Grande almost a year ago. Davison probably hates this mention in the f...

‘Raise Hell: The Life & Times Of Molly Ivins’ Commemorates A Razor Sharp Wit [Sundance Review]

Kimber Myers

January 28, 2019 9:50 pm

Festivals, News, Reviews

If you're a writer, feminist or liberal, and Molly Ivins wasn't a hero to you before, "Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins" will instantly help you see the light. Directed by Janice Engel, the documen...

‘The Death Of Dick Long’ Is A Hilarious, Southern-Fried ‘Fargo’ From Co-Director Of ‘Swiss Army Man’ [Sundance Review]

Jordan Ruimy

January 28, 2019 4:29 pm

Festivals, News, Reviews

A pitch-black comedy akin to a white trash version of "Fargo," “The Death of Dick Long,” is the sophomore directorial effort of Daniel Scheinert—the self-described redneck half of directing duo DANIELS, who cre...

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