Sundance
Sundance Film Review: The Fits
Toni (Royalty Hightower) trains in the boxing gym with the boys in The Fits. She executes more sit-ups than I could dream of doing at this stage in my life—the same with pull-ups. Her jabs look mean. … read more
Director Ira Sachs Explores the Nature of Friendship in Little...
With a majority of his films having premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, director and screenwriter Ira Sachs has become a fixture at Park City’s annual celebration of independent film. Boasting an impressive body of cinematic work that explores the nuances of familial boundaries, sexual identity and the complicated nature of love itself, Ira has established himself as a keen observer of human relationships. … read more
Review: Hot Girls Wanted
Hot Girls Wanted principally examines Tressa Silgnero’s (aka Stella May) foray into amateur porn. She is a case study for this documentary, which reveals the competitive reality of the amateur-porn machine that renders 18- and 19-year-old girls starry-eyed once they learn of how much money they can make per scene. … read more
ODDSAC – Review
This is the type of film avante garde junkies and Animal Collective fans will want to watch over and over (sober and while on mind-altering substances) because each time, the viewer will find new dimensions unnoticed in the first screening. … read more
Film Review: All My Friends Are Funeral Singers
For those of you familiar with Califone, chances are you have been waiting since 2007 to see All My Friends Are Funeral Singers. … read more
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work – Review
Over the past 40 years, Joan Rivers has overcome monumental obstacles and continues to lead the fight for female comedians worldwide. … read more
Pepperminta – Review
Pepperminta lives with her imagination on her sleeve, longing to make the world see it as she does: in bright kaleidoscope colors. … read more
Exit Through the Gift Shop – Review
A refreshingly creative approach to the doc genre, Exit Through the Gift Shop is not so much about Bansky as it is about the French-American character Thierry Guetta and his personal journey to capture the worldwide street art scene. … read more
The Perfect Host – Review
John Taylor has just robbed a bank. His foot is bleeding through his shoe and his face is all over the news. He’s been convicted of theft and assault before. He’s completely fucked. … read more
Louis C.K.: Hilarious – Review
Hilarious: According to Louis C.K. it’s something that is so funny it ruins your life. It makes you laugh so hard that you loose your mind. When you finish laughing you’re homeless. You have shit, leaves and twigs in your hair. … read more
