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Got to see RESURRECTION starring Rebecca Hall during #Sundance2022. Now in theaters as of (7/29) Tinsel & Tine #MiniMovieReview - RESURRECTION -This is a disturbingly engrossing movie. Rebecca Hall delivers a gripping performance of a woman completely unraveling, with emotional impact. And a completely chilling performance by Tim Roth. Margaret (Hall) is a single mother of a daughter, Abbie (Grace Kaufman) who’s about to graduate High School. They live a comfortable life in a nice high-rise complex, as Margaret works as a corporate boss of some kind. She’s secretly sleeping with a subordinate (not young), they only see each other outside of the office. Basically, she seems to have her life all nicely compartmentalized.
Until one day at a business conference she catches a glimpse of the back of someone’s head and freaks out! Has to immediately leave the conference. Then she sees him, well, the audience isn’t sure if she’s really seeing him or imagining him, again and again. Once I decided, okay he’s really there, a man from her past; obviously this is Abbie’s father back and wanting to rekindle a relationship with his daughter. We get that Margaret is very protective and close to Abbie, but still, the girl is practically grown, let her make up her own mind about seeing him, so I thought.
Why is she so scared? Once we know the reasons, the movie becomes a full on psychological thriller, terrifying and hideous. It delves deeply into grooming, gaslighting and control…
"I started writing RESURRECTION about 7 or 8 years ago while I was working on other scripts, so it was a long gestation period. I imagined a character of a single mother acting alone to protect her child from some sort of dangerous threat or predator, but I didn’t quite know who she was or why she must act alone. Around this time, a friend of mine became involved in a relationship with a very toxic guy, and I witnessed their relationship firsthand … I became interested in and terrified by the tactics employed by manipulative, controlling people to form and maintain intense emotional bonds with their victims." – writer/director Andrew Semans
My favorite Rebecca Hall movie remains "Professor Marston and the Wonder Women", I wish more people knew how good it is. It’s one of those movies I always recommend. Now with this film, "The Night House" and adapting and directing "Passing", Rebecca Hall has elevated to a new level of Hollywood A List.
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The Worst Person in the World, but maybe one of the best films at the festival
The Worst Person in the World is the third and “… final installment of [Joachim Trier’s] Oslo Trilogy about contemporary existence in the Norwegian capital…”, the other two titled Louder Than Bombs (2015), and Thelma (2017). They are not a trilogy in the sense that they follow the same story, but rather that they share a location and are thematically similar. This film takes its audience on an intimate journey of self-discovery. Director Joachim Trier portrays the desperate desire to feel completely fulfilled in life, and provides a sort of comfort in showing that this process takes time, and you don’t have to rush to achieve it all in your 20s and 30s.
Formatted into a prologue, 12 chapters, and an epilogue, each marking important events and turning points in the main character, Julie’s (Renate Reinsve) life, Trier creates a flowing narrative that captures, in his own words, the subjects of time, pressure, and expectations. Julie wants to find solid ground, but her educational and occupational interests change frequently when she loses confidence in her abilities, and she has a yearning for new and better experiences. On a date with another man, Julie meets Aksel (Anders Danielsen Lie), who becomes her longer-term boyfriend, leaving her date behind.
Further into their relationship, Aksel has an expo for his new Bobcat comic, which Julie attends reluctantly and ends up leaving early. As she walks through Oslo, where the film is set, she happens upon a baby shower and decides to sneak in. Here, she meets Eivind (Herbert Nordrum), whom she has an instant connection with and teters the line of cheating with him. In an otherwise life-like movie, there is a fantastically beautiful scene about halfway through in which Julie flips a light switch in Aksel’s apartment, freezing time for everyone except her and Eivind, who she runs through the streets to meet up with to watch the sunrise.
Eventually, Julie breaks up with Aksel to be with Eivind, but ends up finding herself in the same situation of longing for something else, longing for a feeling of accomplishment in her own work. We end with the epilogue, which doesn’t give us Julie’s perfect happy ending, but is rather a continuation of her pursuing her interests, only this time, she goes home to be alone in her own space.
My initial reactions to the film were along the lines of “Oh… ok” and a sense of uncertainty, but thankfully because I was watching the premiere, I had the opportunity to participate in the Q&A immediately after my viewing. Trier has a very bubbly and curious personality, which is clearly reflected in his character Julie. One of the details of the filmmaking process that Trier discussed was why he chose to shoot on 35 mm film. I didn’t put down his exact words, but he essentially said that he likes the mystery it adds. You can’t simply turn up the exposure to see the details in every dark corner, so there is more room for imagination. He also explained that he uses close-up shots to create a paradox of proximity to characters who don’t even know themselves yet.
- Sarah Shafer
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Check out our review of “Palm Trees and Power Lines”. A disconnected teenage girl enters a relationship with a man twice her age. She sees him as the solution to all her problems, but his intentions are not what they seem. #movie #cinema #film #palmtreesandpowerlines #sundance #sundance2022 #sundancefilmfestival #moviereview #filmsnobreviews https://www.instagram.com/p/CcMklFVrHKv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Trailer per Fresh, “fresco” di Sundance
Searchlight Pictures ha pubblicato il trailer di Fresh, una dei film che più ha fatto parlare di sé allo scorso Sundance Film Festival e che fortunatamente arriverà a breve sugli schermi (americani).
Questa è la sinossi direttamente da imdb anche se chi l’ha visto consiglia di saperne il meno possibile:
Gli orrori degli appuntamenti moderni visti attraverso la battaglia provocatoria di una giovane donna per sopravvivere agli appetiti insoliti del suo nuovo ragazzo.
Il film segna il debutto nel lungometraggio della regista Mimi Cave, i due protagonisti sono Daisy Edgar-Jones e Sebastian Stan, nel cast troviamo anche Jojo T. Gibbs, Andrea Bang, Dayo Okeniyi eCharlotte Le Bon.
Il film arriverà direttamente in streaming su Hulu il 4 marzo.
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#sundance2022 had a lot to offer- and I still haven’t seen all of the best-received films- but my favorites stood out because they took interesting approaches to their stories and ideas. Of the short films I saw, the documentary “Long Line of Ladies” explored the return of a rite of passage after years of trauma; “Hallelujah” looked at the struggle of Black Americans in a darkly funny way; and “Stranger Than Rotterdam” put a wild spin on the story of the making of a classic film. In the feature category, narratives were what won me over. Some were uncomfortable like “Power Lines and Palm Trees” and the horror story “Speak No Evil.” One was sweet and entertaining like “Am I OK?” And two were poetic like “You Won’t Be Alone” and the best film I saw at the fest, “After Yang.” If you have a chance to see any of these, they are all worth watching. #films #movies #cinema #sundancefilmfestival #sundance https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ9xhDTpJa2/?utm_medium=tumblr
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Out Now Bonus: 2022 Sundance Recap with guest @abillington. Listen in! (Link in the bio.) #Sundance2022 #SundanceFilmFestival #January2022 #movie #film #podcast #podcaster #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #outnowwithaaronandabe https://www.instagram.com/p/CZa9fvyLZg0/?utm_medium=tumblr
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Wrapping up #Sundance2022! Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul: 2.5/5 Regina Hall is an absolute goddess! Unfortunately, her and Sterling K Brown’s amazing performances couldn’t save this satirical mockumentary that started off strong but lost all momentum halfway through. Nearly worth it for her hats though! The Janes: 4/5 Such a compelling Documentary about The Janes, an underground abortion railroad if you will. They provided over 11,000 safe abortions to women who were stuck in a system working against them and their right to body autonomy. I really enjoyed that while it was discussing a very politicized topic the film itself isn’t political, it let the stories and these fabulous woman speak for themselves. Something In The Dirt: 3/5 A fun sense of mystery keep the pace of this movie going despite basic filmmaking (the budget clearly went to special effects). In the end the mystery is never quite solved and the result is just the aftertaste of brotastic conspiracy theories. Piggy: 4/5 This Spanish horror film was full of social commentary, complicated characters, and was beautiful to look at. Director Carlota Pereda clearly had a vision and she executed it well. https://www.instagram.com/p/CZQB3MDPsdv/?utm_medium=tumblr
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So excited to enjoy the New Frontier's Spaceship #Sundance #Sundance2022 #SFF #CherryatSundance https://sbee.link/wcbky49ge6 https://www.instagram.com/p/CY9owyiPglG/?utm_medium=tumblr
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#sundancefilmfestival2022 #parkcityutah #sundance2022 - missed 2020 and 2021, going virtual for 2022, starting with the free online screening of The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love. Miss you Park City, Utah! See you 2023? (at Egyptian Theatre - Park City, Utah) https://www.instagram.com/gurby12/p/CY8w_0nLzL6/?utm_medium=tumblr
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With @sundancefilmfestival2022 right around the corner, I thought I’d do a throwback to the last two times I attended pre-COVID. Here’s looking forward to a great virtual situation! #sundancefilmfestival #sundance #sundance2022 #filmfestivals #thecurvycritic #filmcritic #filmcriticism https://www.instagram.com/p/CY4nl6drjva/?utm_medium=tumblr
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House of El comics is doing a @whatnot fundraiser sale for @theblackcapemag "From the personal collection of the editor" That's me😁 It's today! Saturday, December 18. At 6PM CT Sign up for a free account here, so you can bid Saturday: https://whatnot.com/invite/house_of_el_comics Proceed go towards travel and expenses for #Sundance2022 #Slamdance2022 I'll be covering the festival on the ground this year and part of the team will be helping online. This sale helps replenish my travel funds after having to tap them for a medical issue in my family. Please share and come watch. I'll be talking about my collection and meeting some of my fave creators. @thegiantomos...I do have a Stelfreeze of two in the box! #comics #comicsale #harleyquinn #naomi #blackpanther #hellblazer #Constantine #newmutants #Deadpool https://www.instagram.com/p/CXpF9stLwDe/?utm_medium=tumblr
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Captured a lot of great stuff at Sundance 2022! - https://tinseltine.com/sundance-film-festival-coverage-2022/
#sundance#sundance film festival#Sundance2022#movie news#Movie Reviews#films#film festival#Film Festival Coverage#independent film#Jury Awards#Acura Sponser#robert redford#Sundance Institute#film critic#Virtual event#Virtual film Festival#New Frontier#Virtual Reality#spaceship
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The Good, the Bad, and the Bloody: Ranking and Reviewing Sundance Shorts.
For me, Sundance 2022 is all about features and being among their first lucky viewers. These films provide full cinematic experiences with rich stories and visual content that higher budgets and more involvement can produce. However, no film festival is complete without exploring some short films, and I made sure to include them in my busy schedule. With creators challenged with conveying stories and visuals in a limited time, short film's creativity is always a treat to experience. After watching my 9 initially selected shorts, I rank and review each, encapsulating my thoughts like their narrative deliveries: short and sweet.
1. Do No Harm: possibly the best short film I’ve ever seen, this riveting action thriller was completely unexpected and all the best kinds of amazing. About a surgeon defending her patient from interrupting criminals, this is a bite-sized showcase of epic fight choreography and short-form carnage. Who knew Sundance would slake my thirst for action cinema?
2. Spider: “It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye” reads the plot summary, and this film definitely lives up to it in its final moment. However, this description leaves out just how downright suspenseful and darkly hilarious this short was, with a heart-stopping jump scare that will undoubtedly make you yelp.
3. Appendage: a gruesomely silly slab of horror comedy straight out of Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead films, this tale of a woman’s self-doubt physically manifesting itself is funny and charming, but could’ve been even better if it had done more with its clever premise. Perhaps a sequel is needed, especially given the film’s conclusion.
4. Night Bus: while I loathed the callous treatment of animals by much of the characters, I cheered at the sweet comeuppance the evil perpetrators received, stylishly rendered in gloriously bloody animation. The central plot concerns a noir-esque mystery of love and vengeance, but the main draw is seeing horrible people meet their fitting ends.
5. While Mortals Sleep: ominous, well-paced, and boasting some freaky practical special effects reminiscent of John Carpenter’s The Thing, any confusing moments are easily ignorable as one revels in the sheer bizarreness of its startling story of a writer realizing her home’s caretakers have a strange kind of relationship with the black ooze emerging from the backyard.
6. Kitchen Sink: David Lynch would be proud of this grimy story about a woman finding an unspeakable horror in her sink’s drain, as it resembles his Eraserhead in its dirty aesthetic and gag-worthy effects, though their detail is extraordinary. With an ending implying further terror, this is one short to watch with the lights out.
7. Chaperone: featuring Zachary Quinto as a mysterious man with a strange occupation, viewers should expect to be confused and puzzled as this film’s plot unspools. There’s a dildo, underwear dancing, and a plastic ghost figure, but it’s never clear what all this and more means in a short that’s more fun to describe than watch.
8. Bugcrush: at over thirty minutes long, one would think this small-town tale of rebellious young men, addiction, and entomology would be an intriguing draw leading to a startling conclusion. Instead, there’s awkward acting, lazy cinematography, and nearly nothing happening until the confounding final sequence. If you’re expecting something spooky, this short will bug you.
9. Hold Up: it somehow took five people to write this film about two people holding up a convenience store for reasons never explained. It doesn’t help that the acting is stilted to the point where the characters become annoying. At least it’s all over rather soon, as this short is a blissful seven minutes long.
--Conall Rubin-Thomas
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Check out our review of “Emily the Criminal” from Sundance 2022. Down on her luck and saddled with debt, Emily gets involved in a credit card scam that pulls her into the criminal underworld of Los Angeles, ultimately leading to deadly consequences. #movie #film #cinema #emilythecriminal #sundance2022 #sundancefilmfestival #losangeles #crime #aubreyplaza #moviereview #filmsnobreviews https://www.instagram.com/p/CcEjW-5J0vO/?utm_medium=tumblr
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Sundance 2022, i vincitori
Si è da poco conclusa un’altra edizione non in presenza del Sundance Film Festival con i consueti premi lasciati senza presentatori ma annunciati solo attraverso video diffusi tramite twitter.
I premi principali sono andati a Nanny, thriller soprannaturale incentrato su un’immigrata che si prende cura del bambino di una famiglia dell’Upper East Side, vincitore della categoria dramatic e a Cha Cha Real Smooth che ha vinto il premio del pubblico, audience award, finendo per essere acquistato da Apple per 15 milioni di dollari.
Di seguito la lista dei vincitori nelle rispettive categorie:
U.S. DRAMATIC COMPETITION
Grand Jury Prize: “Nanny”
Audience Award: “Cha Cha Real Smooth”
Directing: Jamie Dack, “Palm Trees and Power Lines”
Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award: K.D. Dávila, “Emergency”
Special Jury Award for Uncompromising Artistic Vision: Bradley Rust Gray, “blood”
Special Jury Award for Ensemble Cast: John Boyega, Nicole Beharie, Selenis Leyva, Connie Britton, Olivia Washington, London Covington, and Michael K Williams, 892”
U.S. DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION
Grand Jury Prize: “The Exiles”
Audience Award: “Navalny”
Directing: Reid Davenport, “I Didn’t See You There”
Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award: Erin Casper and Jocelyne Chaput, “Fire of Love”
Special Jury Award for Impact for Change: “Aftershock”
Special Jury Award for Impact for Creative Vision: “Descendant”
WORLD CINEMA DRAMATIC COMPETITION
Grand Jury Prize: “Utama”
Audience Award: “Girl Picture”
Directing Award: Maryna Er Gorbach, “Klondike”
Special Jury Award: “Leonor Will Never Die”
Special Jury Award for Acting for Innovative Spirit: Teresa Sánchez, “Dos Estaciones”
WORLD CINEMA DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION
Grand Jury Prize: “All That Breathes”
Audience Award: “The Territory”
Directing Award: “A House Made of Splinters”
Special Jury Award for Documentary Craft: “The Territory”
Special Jury Award for Excellence In Verité Filmmaking: “Midwives”
OTHER AWARDS
NEXT Audience Award: “Framing Agnes”
NEXT Innovator Award: Chase Joynt, “Framing Agnes”
Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize: “After Yang”
Sundance Institute NHK Award: Hasan Hadi, “The President’s Cake”
Sundance Institute/Amazon Studios Producers Award for Narrative Features: Amanda Marshall, “God’s Country”
Sundance Institute/Amazon Studios Producers Award for Documentary Features: Su Kim, “Free Chol Soo Lee”
Sundance Institute/Adobe Mentorship Award for Editing Documentary: Toby Shimin
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There were some terrific performances that were featured at #sundance this year. Whether it was wicked humor, warm heart, painful honesty or simply virtuous acting, the performances I’m left remembering will be ones that, hopefully, will be remembered this time next year. From top to bottom, there’s Karen Gillan (x2 in “Dual”), Lily McInerny and Jonathan Tucker (“Palm Trees and Power Lines”), Bill Nighy (“Living”), Dakota Johnson and Sonoya Mizuno (“Am I OK?”), Regina Hall (“Master”), Rebecca Hall (“Resurrection”), Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack (“Good Luck to You, Leo Grande”) and Thandiwe Newton (“God’s Country”). Some of the films are better than others, but all of the acting is beyond reproach. #sundancefilmfestival #sundance2022 #movies #cinema #film https://www.instagram.com/p/CZUo32eJML4/?utm_medium=tumblr
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