Sundance

‘HOW IT ENDS’ Sundance Film Fest Review: A Mumblecore MELANCHOLIA

This off-beat dramedy's pleasures and poignancy wears thin by the time it ends.

3 years ago

‘THE BLAZING WORLD’ brings Texas talent’s surreal vision to Sundance film festival

Ahead of the film's premiere at Sundance's virtual film festival, we spoke with actor-turned-filmmaker Carlson Young about her dip into…

3 years ago

‘CODA’ Sundance Film Fest Review: A Perfectly Poignant, Feel-Good Film

Siân Heder’s remake of a 2014 French film is absolutely winning.

3 years ago

‘WEINER’ directors expose hard truths

Preston Barta // Editor Perhaps you’re familiar with the story of Congressman Anthony Weiner. Back in 2011, he tweeted a…

8 years ago

Movie Review: ‘DIGGING FOR FIRE’ – A Bittersweet Exploration of Modern Marriage

Cole Clay // Film Critic DIGGING FOR FIRE | 85  min | R Director: Joe Swanberg Cast: Jake Johnson, Rosemarie…

9 years ago

Jimmy Chin and His Powerful Journey in the Mountain Climbing Documentary ‘MERU’

Preston Barta // Features Editor MERU | 87 min | R Director: Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi Cast: Conrad…

9 years ago

Video Interview: ‘MISTRESS AMERICA’ Star/Co-Writer Greta Gerwig On Her Writing Process, Handling Criticism

Preston Barta // Features Editor Fresh Fiction had the chance to speak with star and co-writer Greta Gerwig (FRANCES HA)…

9 years ago

Interview: ‘DIGGING FOR FIRE’ Stars Jake Johnson and Rosemarie DeWitt Chat About Trusting Your Instincts

Cole Clay // Film Critic This was a dense conversation place with the two leads of DIGGING FOR FIRE Jake…

9 years ago

Q&A: ‘DIGGING FOR FIRE’ Writer-Director Joe Swanberg Talks About His Ever-Changing Filmmaking Style

Cole Clay // Film Critic One of these days film scholars will use the word “Swanbergian" to describe films that…

9 years ago

Movie Review: ‘DOPE’ Lives Up To Its Title and Pulses With A Fierce Energy

Preston Barta // Features Editor DOPE | 115 min | R Director: Rick Famuyiwa Cast: Shameik Moore, Tony Revolori, Kiersey…

9 years ago