In his feature debut, Edson Oda crafts a story about life and death, one that examines human nature and reincarnation. It might seem like an exaggeration but Nine Days truly feels like it touches the soul with its story. Melding together art and philosophy with an earnest touch, Oda crafts […]
Sundance 2020: “Sylvie’s Love” is Sweet, Smooth, and a Bit Simple
If pure chemistry could propel a love story, then that story is Sylvie’s Love. Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha swirl around each other as Sylvie Farrell and Robert Hunter, in a beautiful period piece set in the 1950s. While the film undeniably has weaknesses, there’s something about the charming, saccharine […]
Sundance 2020: “Assassins” Explores the Shocking Murder of Kim Jong Nam
For many, the name Kim Jong Un is infamous. But his elder brother and once-heir to the leadership of North Korea, Kim Jong-Nam might be unfamiliar. Assassins uncovers the story of the two women involved in the assassination of Kim Jong Nam at the Kuala Lumpur airport in February of […]
Sundance 2020: “Minari” Steals Our Hearts and Our Pick For Best Film of the Year
I don’t care if it’s only January. This is my favorite movie of the year. It’s been decided. In this semi-autobiographical story by director Lee Isaac Chung, Minari tells the story of a struggling young Korean-American family who has recently moved onto a farm in Arkansas in the ’80s. The […]
Sundance 2020: “The Mountains Are a Dream That Call to Me” Review
There’s a quiet and contemplative nature to The Mountains Are a Dream That Call to Me. It’s almost monastic in its adherence to silent thoughtfulness. Embodying more a feeling than a narrative, The Mountains is set in the Himalayas in Nepal. In this first feature by Cedric Cheung-Lau, we journey […]
Sundance 2020 On-Site: Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience
The Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience is back for the 16th year in their mission to champion and support the creative vision and storytelling talents of Asian Pacific American and Asian international artistic community at Sundance. From Friday, January 24th to Sunday, January 26th, the APA Filmmakers Experience will host events […]
Sundance 2020 On-Site: The Latinx House
In its inaugural debut, The Latinx House will officially be hosting events and programming during the first weekend of Sundance Film Festival! Taking place from January 24th to January 26th, The Latinx House will be celebrating Latinx excellence in film and entertainment with a full slate throughout the weekend. Co-founded […]
Sundance 2020 On-Site: The Blackhouse Foundation
The Blackhouse Foundation returns again this year to Sundance Film Festival to present exciting panels and programming for festival attendees. From January 24th to January 27th, they will be on the ground at 804 Main Street in Park City, UT, and more information on their programming can be found through […]
Sundance 2020 On-Site: Audible Speakeasy
For the first time ever, Audible will be bringing the Audible Speakeasy to the Sundance Film Festival. The space, located on Main Street in Park City, UT from January 24th through January 27th will host events and panel discussions throughout the first weekend of the festival. Check out the details […]
Sundance 2020 On-Site: WarnerMedia Lodge
AT&T returns to Sundance for another year, this time with the WarnerMedia Lodge: Elevating Storytelling with AT&T. Alongside the WarnerMedia Lodge comes good food and all-new programming during the Sundance festival weekend. WarnerMedia and AT&T will take over the space at 660 Main St at Heber & Main in Park […]
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