#The Blazing World Review: Sundance 2021 – /Film

#The Blazing World Review: Sundance 2021 – /Film

“#The Blazing World Review: Sundance 2021 – /Film” You would think any movie that casts the iconic Udo Kier as an enigmatic dream guide who munches on fireflies would at least be interesting, but no – The Blazing World, an over-stylized, under-baked bit of tomfoolery from writer-director-star Carlson Young never manages to engross the viewer even as it…

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#Romeo and Juliet Retold Across Phone Screens – /Film

#Romeo and Juliet Retold Across Phone Screens – /Film

“#Romeo and Juliet Retold Across Phone Screens – /Film” Using the same Screenlife technology that powered films like 2018’s innovative Searching, director Carey Williams reimagines William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Romeo and Juliet through phone screens and social media accounts in his debut feature R#J. That approach might sound obnoxious, but for the most part, it works surprisingly…

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#Passing Review: Sundance 2021 – /Film

#Passing Review: Sundance 2021 – /Film

“#Passing Review: Sundance 2021 – /Film” Irene (Tessa Thompson) and Clare (Ruth Negga) meet in the restaurant of a posh New York hotel, spotting each other from across the room. Irene mistakes Clare for a stranger at first, but as it turns out, the women grew up together. But as Irene looks Clare over during…

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#Devastating Drama Unfolds Between Four Parents in the Aftermath of a School Shooting – /Film

#Devastating Drama Unfolds Between Four Parents in the Aftermath of a School Shooting – /Film

“#Devastating Drama Unfolds Between Four Parents in the Aftermath of a School Shooting – /Film” Fran Kranz made a breakthrough performance as the amusing stoner in the meta horror movie Cabin in the Woods. Now a new chapter in Kranz’s career has triumphantly begun with his quiet, confident, and devastating feature writing and directorial debut…

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#Wild Indian Review: Sundance 2021 – /Film

#Wild Indian Review: Sundance 2021 – /Film

“#Wild Indian Review: Sundance 2021 – /Film” “It’s not my fault Indians are a bunch of fucking liars and narcissists,” Michael says through gritted teeth, his voice shaking with rage. “We’re the descendants of cowards. Everyone worthwhile died fighting.” This rage is directed outward at someone else, but we can feel the self-loathing lurking beneath…

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