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fromVulture
3 months ago

The Wedding Banquet Is Rom-Com Whiplash in the Best Sense

Andrew Ahn reimagines 'The Wedding Banquet' to reflect modern LGBTQ+ realities, focusing on chosen family over traditional narratives.
#the-wedding-banquet
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Bowen Yang shines in Andrew Ahn's new take on 'The Wedding Banquet'

The Wedding Banquet is a modern comedy that explores themes of love, family, and queer identity through a green-card marriage arrangement.
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sundance 2025: The Wedding Banquet, Kiss of the Spider Woman | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Remakes need innovative approaches or improvements on the original material to justify existence, as seen in the new adaptations presented.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Bowen Yang shines in Andrew Ahn's new take on 'The Wedding Banquet'

The Wedding Banquet is a modern comedy that explores themes of love, family, and queer identity through a green-card marriage arrangement.
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sundance 2025: The Wedding Banquet, Kiss of the Spider Woman | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Remakes need innovative approaches or improvements on the original material to justify existence, as seen in the new adaptations presented.
more#the-wedding-banquet
#relocation
fromIndieWire
1 month ago
Portland food

Who Wants Sundance? Salt Lake, Boulder, and Cincinnati Make Their Pitch

Sundance's relocation decision in 2027 is influenced by city amenities, venues, and overall vibe.
Salt Lake City is a strong contender due to its existing festival infrastructure.
fromIndieWire
1 month ago
Portland food

Who Wants Sundance? Salt Lake, Boulder, and Cincinnati Make Their Pitch

Sundance's relocation decision in 2027 is influenced by city amenities, venues, and overall vibe.
Salt Lake City is a strong contender due to its existing festival infrastructure.
more#relocation
#film-premiere
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago
Film

Ayo Edebiri takes on a pop icon and his cult followers in twisted new thriller

Ayo Edebiri stars in a thriller where she uncovers dark secrets at a pop star's remote album listening event.
fromBustle
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

96 Hours At The Sundance Film Festival

Sundance showcases thought-provoking films like Twinless, highlighting themes of isolation and grief.
Festival schedules are unpredictable; careful planning can easily fall apart.
Lisa Barlow from Real Housewives has become a Sundance icon, known for her vibrant presence.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Film

'Heartbroken' Diego Luna misses Jennifer Lopez movie premiere at Sundance due to 'family emergency'

Jennifer Lopez's film 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' premiered at Sundance, but co-star Diego Luna missed it due to a family emergency.
fromIndieWire
3 months ago
Books

How a First-Time Filmmaker Found Her Muse, Best Friend, and Rising TikTok Star in the Middle of Nowhere

Kate Beecroft's debut film 'East of Wall' highlights emotional storytelling, connecting its actors to an audience for validation and support.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Ayo Edebiri takes on a pop icon and his cult followers in twisted new thriller

Ayo Edebiri stars in a thriller where she uncovers dark secrets at a pop star's remote album listening event.
fromBustle
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

96 Hours At The Sundance Film Festival

Sundance showcases thought-provoking films like Twinless, highlighting themes of isolation and grief.
Festival schedules are unpredictable; careful planning can easily fall apart.
Lisa Barlow from Real Housewives has become a Sundance icon, known for her vibrant presence.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Film

'Heartbroken' Diego Luna misses Jennifer Lopez movie premiere at Sundance due to 'family emergency'

Jennifer Lopez's film 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' premiered at Sundance, but co-star Diego Luna missed it due to a family emergency.
fromIndieWire
3 months ago
Books

How a First-Time Filmmaker Found Her Muse, Best Friend, and Rising TikTok Star in the Middle of Nowhere

Kate Beecroft's debut film 'East of Wall' highlights emotional storytelling, connecting its actors to an audience for validation and support.
more#film-premiere
#film
Independent films
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

From the streets of Santa Ana to a motel in San Jose: How a real-life jailbreak and kidnapping inspired the film 'The Accidental Getaway Driver'

Director Sing J. Lee's debut film 'The Accidental Getaway Driver' blends a jailbreak story with immigrant experiences.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Queer Men Grapple With Seeing Themselves in Plainclothes and Twinless

Carmen Emmi's 'Plainclothes' explores themes of identity and acceptance through the tense story of a conflicted plainclothes cop.
The film combines personal history with social commentary regarding gay representation and law enforcement.
Independent films
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

From the streets of Santa Ana to a motel in San Jose: How a real-life jailbreak and kidnapping inspired the film 'The Accidental Getaway Driver'

Director Sing J. Lee's debut film 'The Accidental Getaway Driver' blends a jailbreak story with immigrant experiences.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Queer Men Grapple With Seeing Themselves in Plainclothes and Twinless

Carmen Emmi's 'Plainclothes' explores themes of identity and acceptance through the tense story of a conflicted plainclothes cop.
The film combines personal history with social commentary regarding gay representation and law enforcement.
more#film
#independent-filmmaking
Independent films
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

'Please don't leave': The $132 million problem facing a Utah ski town

Sundance Film Festival is considering relocation after 2026 due to declining attendance and local infrastructure strain.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Film

Twinless and Selena y Los Dinos Pulled from Sundance Online Screenings

Piracy issues led to the removal of two Sundance films from digital screening.
Independent filmmakers face significant hurdles due to copyright infringement.
Removal of 'Twinless' and 'Selena y Los Dinos' demonstrates piracy's impact on film distribution.
Independent films
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

'Please don't leave': The $132 million problem facing a Utah ski town

Sundance Film Festival is considering relocation after 2026 due to declining attendance and local infrastructure strain.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Film

Twinless and Selena y Los Dinos Pulled from Sundance Online Screenings

Piracy issues led to the removal of two Sundance films from digital screening.
Independent filmmakers face significant hurdles due to copyright infringement.
Removal of 'Twinless' and 'Selena y Los Dinos' demonstrates piracy's impact on film distribution.
more#independent-filmmaking
#film-review
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Arts

Movie Watch: 'Marveling' at the new Captain America, and favorites from Sundance 2025

'Captain America: Brave New World' features strong performances but suffers from weak writing and CGI-driven action scenes.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

You're Not Ready To See Josh O'Connor Play a Sad Dad

Josh O'Connor enters a new phase as an actor in 'Rebuilding,' portraying a grieving father coping with loss and isolation.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Arts

Movie Watch: 'Marveling' at the new Captain America, and favorites from Sundance 2025

'Captain America: Brave New World' features strong performances but suffers from weak writing and CGI-driven action scenes.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

You're Not Ready To See Josh O'Connor Play a Sad Dad

Josh O'Connor enters a new phase as an actor in 'Rebuilding,' portraying a grieving father coping with loss and isolation.
more#film-review
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The camera is more impactful than a rifle': the married Ukrainian artists who filmed the war and are now up for an Oscar

Anya Stasenko and Slava Leontyev document the war in Ukraine through their film 'Porcelain War', raising awareness while navigating guilt and longing.
#documentary-films
from48 hills
2 months ago
Film

What we saw at Sundance 2025: 14 great docs, from epic to Pee Wee - 48 hills

Sundance showcased 40 documentary projects out of 1700 submissions, highlighting influential works like 'André is an Idiot' and 'Free Leonard Peltier.'
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Film

Producers Abby Wambach and Sara Bareilles present heartfelt documentary at Sundance Film Festival

The Sundance Film Festival highlighted significant documentary films that emphasize personal journeys and impactful storytelling.
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sundance 2025: Table of Contents | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The Sundance Film Festival presents diverse films across multiple competitions, highlighting independent cinema's rich storytelling.
A range of reviewers provides unique insights on films featured in various categories.
from48 hills
2 months ago
Film

What we saw at Sundance 2025: 14 great docs, from epic to Pee Wee - 48 hills

Sundance showcased 40 documentary projects out of 1700 submissions, highlighting influential works like 'André is an Idiot' and 'Free Leonard Peltier.'
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Film

Producers Abby Wambach and Sara Bareilles present heartfelt documentary at Sundance Film Festival

The Sundance Film Festival highlighted significant documentary films that emphasize personal journeys and impactful storytelling.
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sundance 2025: Table of Contents | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The Sundance Film Festival presents diverse films across multiple competitions, highlighting independent cinema's rich storytelling.
A range of reviewers provides unique insights on films featured in various categories.
more#documentary-films
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Navigating Sundance as a First Timer | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Sundance is accessible for all creatives, not just established filmmakers; preparation is key.
#film-industry
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago
Film

The 10 Best Movies We Saw at Sundance Film Festival 2025

Sundance Film Festival showcases innovative indie films and documentaries, emphasizing fresh perspectives in the film industry.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Film

The Best and Meh-st of a Dud Year at Sundance

This year's Sundance Film Festival was considered underwhelming, with many high-profile films disappointing audiences.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

John Lithgow texted a nude photo of himself to the director of his new film: 'What have I done?'

John Lithgow embraces nudity in acting, sending a nude photo to the director to showcase his readiness for the role.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Moments of Reflection

Sundance Film Festival featured 101 celebrities and unique storytelling including the film 'Bubble & Squeak' about a fictional nation where cabbages are illegal.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago
Film

The 10 Best Movies We Saw at Sundance Film Festival 2025

Sundance Film Festival showcases innovative indie films and documentaries, emphasizing fresh perspectives in the film industry.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Film

The Best and Meh-st of a Dud Year at Sundance

This year's Sundance Film Festival was considered underwhelming, with many high-profile films disappointing audiences.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

John Lithgow texted a nude photo of himself to the director of his new film: 'What have I done?'

John Lithgow embraces nudity in acting, sending a nude photo to the director to showcase his readiness for the role.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Moments of Reflection

Sundance Film Festival featured 101 celebrities and unique storytelling including the film 'Bubble & Squeak' about a fictional nation where cabbages are illegal.
more#film-industry
#filmmaking
fromIndieWire
3 months ago
Film

Meet the 12 Sundance Breakouts Everyone Will Be Talking About

Sundance 2025 highlights the tradition of discovery, featuring 41% first-time directors and new film talents.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

A New Zodiac Killer Documentary Challenges Everything We Think We Know About True Crime

Shackleton's documentary critiques the true crime genre by revealing the complexities of storytelling amidst copyright challenges.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Film

'Sally,' 'Opus' and 'The Wedding Banquet' premiere at Sundance Film Festival

The 2025 Sundance Film Festival highlights significant narratives, including the documentary 'Sally' about Sally Ride's hidden life and achievements.
fromIndieWire
3 months ago
Film

Meet the 12 Sundance Breakouts Everyone Will Be Talking About

Sundance 2025 highlights the tradition of discovery, featuring 41% first-time directors and new film talents.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

A New Zodiac Killer Documentary Challenges Everything We Think We Know About True Crime

Shackleton's documentary critiques the true crime genre by revealing the complexities of storytelling amidst copyright challenges.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Film

'Sally,' 'Opus' and 'The Wedding Banquet' premiere at Sundance Film Festival

The 2025 Sundance Film Festival highlights significant narratives, including the documentary 'Sally' about Sally Ride's hidden life and achievements.
more#filmmaking
#film-awards
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

These films took the top prizes at Sundance plus 11 films our critic loved

The Sundance Film Festival is potentially moving from Utah, with ongoing discussions about its future location and exceptional films showcased this year.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Film

'Twinless,' 'Atropia,' receive high honors at 2025 Sundance Film Festival

Sundance Film Festival showcases diverse indie films, awarding the Grand Jury Prize to 'Atropia' this year.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

These films took the top prizes at Sundance plus 11 films our critic loved

The Sundance Film Festival is potentially moving from Utah, with ongoing discussions about its future location and exceptional films showcased this year.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Film

'Twinless,' 'Atropia,' receive high honors at 2025 Sundance Film Festival

Sundance Film Festival showcases diverse indie films, awarding the Grand Jury Prize to 'Atropia' this year.
more#film-awards
#documentary
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

He's going home': new film documents the fight to free Leonard Peltier

Leonard Peltier's case exemplifies a historic struggle for Indigenous rights, highlighting longstanding calls for justice amidst claims of wrongful imprisonment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Uncomfortable truths': controversial film challenges authorship of famous photo

The documentary 'The Stringer' claims the famous 'Napalm Girl' photo was misattributed, challenging over 50 years of accepted history.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Oscar-nominated 'Sugarcane' directors receive honor at 2025 Sundance Film Festival

Directors Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie celebrate their documentary 'Sugarcane' being nominated for an Oscar after winning awards at Sundance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

There just aren't words to explain': Jeff Buckley documentary brings tears to Sundance

The documentary 'It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley' explores the late artist's influence, relationships, and legacy through a personal lens.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

He's going home': new film documents the fight to free Leonard Peltier

Leonard Peltier's case exemplifies a historic struggle for Indigenous rights, highlighting longstanding calls for justice amidst claims of wrongful imprisonment.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Uncomfortable truths': controversial film challenges authorship of famous photo

The documentary 'The Stringer' claims the famous 'Napalm Girl' photo was misattributed, challenging over 50 years of accepted history.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Oscar-nominated 'Sugarcane' directors receive honor at 2025 Sundance Film Festival

Directors Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie celebrate their documentary 'Sugarcane' being nominated for an Oscar after winning awards at Sundance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

There just aren't words to explain': Jeff Buckley documentary brings tears to Sundance

The documentary 'It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley' explores the late artist's influence, relationships, and legacy through a personal lens.
more#documentary
fromVulture
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Magazine Dreams Lives

Jonathan Majors remains at the center of attention, despite ongoing legal issues.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Film

Neon Gets Together With Alison Brie and Dave Franco

Sundance 2025 films could dominate next awards season despite this year's film market being slower.
Artificial intelligence
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

Should an AI-Enhanced Performance Win an Oscar?

The Sundance Film Festival is focused on the ethical implications of AI use in Oscar-nominated films.
Debates arise over whether AI-enhanced performances should be considered for awards.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ayo Edebiri and John Malkovich face off in dark Sundance comedy

Ayo Edebiri and John Malkovich star in 'Opus', a festival film exploring the intersecting lives of artists and their followers.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bill Murray makes rare comment about his personal life: 'I know I've done some damage'

Bill Murray reflects on his past, admitting to having 'done some damage' while discussing his roles at Sundance Film Festival.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Chloe Sevigny Loved David Lynch for His 'Focus on Female Characters'

David Lynch's influence on cinema, particularly in portraying female characters, is a significant focus at the Sundance Film Festival following his death.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dave Franco Knows Who He Looks Like

Dave Franco received an overwhelming number of texts after Luigi Mangione's arrest, as people compared him to the alleged murderer.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Design

Juliette Lewis Remembers Her First Day as a Chair

Juliette Lewis' role in 'By Design' involves a unique body-swap experience with a chair, showcasing a creative exploration of identity.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Oscar nominees James Mangold, Cynthia Erivo, 'Sugarcane' directors celebrated at Sundance

The Sundance Film Festival honors creatives and highlights emerging artists through awards while promoting diversity in storytelling.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Rose Byrne is terrifying in 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' at Sundance

Rose Byrne delivers a career-defining performance in the intense psychological drama 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.'
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

This is one of the worst movies I've ever seen at Sundance

Sundance festival film "Bubble & Squeak" fails to deliver humor, relying on a singular joke about cabbage for its entire duration.
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago
Film

Sundance 2025: Twinless, Ricky, Jimpa | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

"Twinless" explores themes of grief and unexpected connections through its darkly comedic narrative.
Writing
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago

Sundance Film Festival 2025 Preview: 20 Films We Can't Wait to See | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

This year's Sundance Film Festival emphasizes discovery with fewer renowned filmmakers, creating a buzz for new talent and original films.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Film

How to watch Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg in 'A Real Pain' for free

"A Real Pain" is a critically acclaimed film directed by Jesse Eisenberg that is garnering awards attention ahead of the Oscars.
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