Arts
Cryptozoo Brings a Dash of Imagination to Sundance
Prolific in the medium of graphic novels, Dash Shaw views the virtual format of this year’s Sundance festival as well suited to Cryptozoo. … read more
Wolfwalkers (Literally) Draws Upon Irish History and Folklore To Tell...
Wolfwalkers is a must see and uses traditional 2D animation, in an eye-popping, stylized approach that resembles soft watercolors. … read more
SLFS@Home: The Digital Arthouse Theater
SLFS@Home replicates the authentic arthouse experience, complete with concessions packages that can be picked up curbside from Broadway. … read more
Learning to Solve Mysteries and Problems with Sesame Workshop on...
Sesame Workshop has been at the forefront of education for decades, and when partnered with AppleTV, the potential for innovative edutainment is limitless. … read more
“It’s All Heartfelt and Shit”: Best Friends Forever Takes Slamdance
Best Friends Forever is an indie film that blends together dark comedy, sci-fi and horror into a road trip—in a ’76 AMC Pacer—which takes place during a nuclear apocalypse. Co-written by Brea Grant and Vera Miao, BFF is an examination of what’s truly important in life. In a video from the film’s website, Miao describes BFF by saying, “It’s all heartfelt and shit,” and anyone who has had a “BFF” before knows that’s a perfect description of a good friendship. … read more
Battling H8
It’s only been 14 months since Proposition 8 (a.k.a. the California Marriage Protection Act) sought and garnered enough voters to concur that “only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California” thereby abolishing same-sex marriage and voiding previously conducted nuptials. Director Reed Cowan’s new film, 8: The Mormon Proposition, chronicles the Mormon Church’s involvement and will premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. … read more