Green Jell-O and Prescription Pill Empowerment: The Righteous and Very Real Housewives of Utah County

Green Jell-O and Prescription Pill Empowerment: The Righteous and Very...
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Utah’s newest theatre production company, Alligator Press Productions, has opened its first theatrical season with The Righteous and Very Real Housewives of Utah County—a world premiere containing six strong female roles. … read more

The Days God Slept: Short Film Review

The Days God Slept: Short Film Review
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What secrets do we keep from those who love us? And how different is our perspective of our interactions with those around us compared to those whom we’re interacting with? The Days God Slept dives into these questions and more with some beautiful visual metaphors and poignant music.  … read more

DIY or Die: An Interview with Peter Baxter of Slamdance

DIY or Die: An Interview with Peter Baxter of Slamdance
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“I think that over the years, the gatekeepers—the studio gatekeepers—have now become fewer, because I think with a film festival like Slamdance, the way that it’s programmed has shown that you don’t have to then be anointed, as it were, by a studio member to say that you can come in and now you can do this. Slamdance has played its part in helping to break down that barrier.” … read more

Slamdance Film Review: Waiting for Mamu

Slamdance Film Review: Waiting for Mamu
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In Kathmandu, Nepal, the children of convicted citizens are sent to prison with their parents until they are old enough to make it on their own or until their parents are released.
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Slamdance Film Review: Copenhagen

Slamdance Film Review: Copenhagen
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Shot in the beautiful city of (you guessed it) Copenhagen, Denmark, the film follows 28-year-old William (Gethin Anthony) as he searches for his grandfather with nothing to guide him besides a letter.
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Slamdance Film Review: Elliot

Slamdance Film Review: Elliot
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In a stunning tribute to amateur filmmaking, this documentary follows Elliot—an overwhelmingly amateur filmmaker who is on a journey to become a cult icon as Canada’s first action hero. 
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Slamdance Film Review: The Republic of Rick

Slamdance Film Review: The Republic of Rick
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Opening with one of the most elaborate—and arguably historically inaccurate—reenactments of the Battle of the Alamo ever put together, The Republic of Rick is awkwardly hilarious right from the get-go.
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Slamdance Film Review: Meet My Rapist

Slamdance Film Review: Meet My Rapist
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 A comedic satire that criticizes rape myths and attacks the stereotypes of how victims should “get the fuck over [their] shit”? COUNT ME IN.
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Slamdance Film Review: The Chaperone 3D

Slamdance Film Review: The Chaperone 3D
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Excellently using a combination of animation, stop-motion, live-action, puppetry and exploding piñatas, The Chaperone tells the “hand drawn true story” of teacher/chaperone Ralph, DJ Stefan and the-kid-at-the-concession-stand Peter as they kick ass and take names after a motorcycle gang invades a Montreal youth dance that they’re watching over.

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Slamdance Film Review: Skanks

Slamdance Film Review: Skanks
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If I had a nickel for every documentary about an original musical from a community theater in Birmingham, Alabama, I’d have one nickel and one hilarious documentary.
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