Film Review: Les Misérables

Film Review: Les Misérables
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Les Misérables is a terrific film that deserves to be seen and discussed—it might even help change the way people think about how they treat each other. … read more

Sundance Film Review: Us Kids

Sundance Film Review: Us Kids
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Us Kids Sundance Film Festival Director: Kim A. Snyder The shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, is still fresh for many, particularly for the students who survived the ordeal. With the second anniversary of the tragic event looming, documentary Us Kids is the story of the survivors dealing with their trauma.

Sundance Film Review: The Killing of Two Lovers

Sundance Film Review: The Killing of Two Lovers
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Really, all of the actors of The Killing of Two Lovers do a great job. The writing, however, keeps its semblances of story low to the ground and linear. … read more

Slamdance Film Review: Sanzaru

Slamdance Film Review: Sanzaru
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The disorienting and claustrophobic thirller Sanzaru shows a solid potential for director Xia Magnus in their thematic concepts, visuals and soundscapes. … read more

Sundance Film Review: Be Water

Sundance Film Review: Be Water
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Be Water Sundance Film Festival Director: Bao Nguyen There is no denying the presence and charisma that Bruce Lee has onscreen. His quick, agile fighting style captured audiences in Hong Kong, America, and around the world. Be Water explores Bruce Lee in the context of the ’60s and ’70s in America and how he was

Sundance Film Review: Bad Hair

Sundance Film Review: Bad Hair
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Bad Hair is the kind of film that I think most audiences want to see at Sundance. It’s good, draws from cultural folklore, and pushes boundaries accessibly. … read more

Slamdance Film Review: Bastards’ Road

Slamdance Film Review: Bastards’ Road
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Bastards’ Road is a film portraying a sense of hope in veterans creating their own network, breaking down the stigma of struggling with PTSD and reaching out to one another. … read more

Sundance Film Review: Acasӑ, My Home

Sundance Film Review: Acasӑ, My Home
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Acasӑ, My Home succeeds as a cinéma verité documentary that offers a compelling case study about the shortcomings of how we live. … read more

Sundance Film Review: Summer White (Blanco de Verano)

Sundance Film Review: Summer White (Blanco de Verano)
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Summer White (Blanco de Verano) doesn’t offer traditional payoffs that we may want or expect as viewers, and it’s certainly better for it. … read more

Slamdance Film Review: Máxima

Slamdance Film Review: Máxima
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Máxima is a must-see for anyone who feels they can’t make an impact—the film is proof that the willingness to fight for what is right can make a difference. … read more