An American remake of the 2014 French film, Coda operates under the same premise, albeit with personal touches courtesy of writer and director Sian Heder.
‘Land’ Review: Like its main character, Robin Wright’s directorial debut just doesn’t really go anywhere
It’s never a good sign when the most interesting thing about a film festival drama is its novelty as a feature directorial debut from the person who also stars in it. For every Citizen Kane and Wanda, we have just…
Sundance 2021: ‘The Dog Who Wouldn’t Be Quiet’ is a calming portrait of life’s disruptions
Strange prophecy abounds in The Dog Who Wouldn’t Be Quiet, written and directed by Ana Katz. An understated exploration of human connection, the film follows thirty-something Sebastian (Daniel Katz) through a series of vignettes as he moves from job to…
Sundance 2021: ‘Together Together’ subverts expectations with its core relationship
It’s hard to balance warmth, humor, and a subject most wouldn’t even begin to know how to tackle, but writer-director Nikole Beckwith does so with ease, heart, and authenticity, all while subverting expectations of familiar tropes. Filled with meaningful exchanges…
Sundance 2021: ‘Searchers’ is looking for love in all the online places
In Pacho Velez’s new documentary, Searchers (formally The Browsers), a rotation of about 75 New Yorkers—including the director himself—are interviewed, examined, and observed as they use a swath of online dating apps in real-time. Some are looking for love, others…
Sundance 2021: ‘Eight For Silver’ delights with new werewolf lore
Beware the wolf, but not like before. There aren’t full moons or sexy werewolves this time around. Instead, Eight For Silver delivers a refreshingly horrifying take on werewolf lore and period piece horror. Sean Ellis’ new film is bloody, visceral,…
Sundance 2021: ‘On the Count of Three’ takes aim at men’s mental health in unexpectedly funny ways
The opening moments of On the Count of Three couldn’t do a better job at sucking the audience into its dark, comedic presence. Two men face down one another with guns in an unexplained standoff, but the circumstances of the…