Ranking Sundance 2016
Below, I rank the films I saw at Sundance last week, separated by features and docs, with links to full reviews where available.…
At Sundance: THE LAND
A couple of years ago at a friend’s film festival, I had the privilege of screening director Steven Caple Jr.’s short film, A…
Winning Sundance: THE BIRTH OF A NATION
I had booked my ticket for The Birth of a Nation long before the news broke of its $17.5 million sale. As something…
At Sundance: GLEASON
If you know me, it’ll come as no surprise that Gleason was one of my most anticipated films at Sundance this year. It…
At Sundance: THE LOBSTER
On more than one occasion, I’ve heard it said about Sundance films that you’ll either love the film or you’ll hate it, and…
At Sundance: MORRIS FROM AMERICA
Earlier this week, I reviewed The Fits, which I felt was remarkable for its mix of aesthetic (European) and subject matter (African American…
At Sundance: AGNUS DEI
“Faith is twenty-four hours of doubt with a minute of hope.” –Sister Maria Scandal, doubt, and brokenness cloud Agnus Dei, the new film…
At Sundance: THE FITS and BRAHMAN NAMAN
Monday at Sundance felt like a completely different festival. With shorter lines and smaller audiences and crowds at theaters and bars, Park City…
