#sundance2022

[ecsundance]

The Worst Person in the World, but maybe one of the best films at the festival

The Worst Person in the World is the third and “… final installment of [Joachim Trier’s] Oslo Trilogy about contemporary existence in the Norwegian capital…”, the other two titled Louder Than Bombs (2015), and Thelma (2017). They are not a trilogy in the sense that they follow the same story, but rather that they share a location and are thematically similar. This film takes its audience on an intimate journey of self-discovery. Director Joachim Trier portrays the desperate desire to feel completely fulfilled in life, and provides a sort of comfort in showing that this process takes time, and you don’t have to rush to achieve it all in your 20s and 30s.

Formatted into a prologue, 12 chapters, and an epilogue, each marking important events and turning points in the main character, Julie’s (Renate Reinsve) life, Trier creates a flowing narrative that captures, in his own words, the subjects of time, pressure, and expectations. Julie wants to find solid ground, but her educational and occupational interests change frequently when she loses confidence in her abilities, and she has a yearning for new and better experiences. On a date with another man, Julie meets Aksel (Anders Danielsen Lie), who becomes her longer-term boyfriend, leaving her date behind.

Further into their relationship, Aksel has an expo for his new Bobcat comic, which Julie attends reluctantly and ends up leaving early. As she walks through Oslo, where the film is set, she happens upon a baby shower and decides to sneak in. Here, she meets Eivind (Herbert Nordrum), whom she has an instant connection with and teters the line of cheating with him. In an otherwise life-like movie, there is a fantastically beautiful scene about halfway through in which Julie flips a light switch in Aksel’s apartment, freezing time for everyone except her and Eivind, who she runs through the streets to meet up with to watch the sunrise.

Eventually, Julie breaks up with Aksel to be with Eivind, but ends up finding herself in the same situation of longing for something else, longing for a feeling of accomplishment in her own work. We end with the epilogue, which doesn’t give us Julie’s perfect happy ending, but is rather a continuation of her pursuing her interests, only this time, she goes home to be alone in her own space.

My initial reactions to the film were along the lines of “Oh… ok” and a sense of uncertainty, but thankfully because I was watching the premiere, I had the opportunity to participate in the Q&A immediately after my viewing. Trier has a very bubbly and curious personality, which is clearly reflected in his character Julie. One of the details of the filmmaking process that Trier discussed was why he chose to shoot on 35 mm film. I didn’t put down his exact words, but he essentially said that he likes the mystery it adds. You can’t simply turn up the exposure to see the details in every dark corner, so there is more room for imagination. He also explained that he uses close-up shots to create a paradox of proximity to characters who don’t even know themselves yet.

- Sarah Shafer

[filmsnobreviews]

Check out our review of “Palm Trees and Power Lines”. A disconnected teenage girl enters a relationship with a man twice her age. She sees him as the solution to all her problems, but his intentions are not what they seem. #movie #cinema #film #palmtreesandpowerlines #sundance #sundance2022 #sundancefilmfestival #moviereview #filmsnobreviews https://www.instagram.com/p/CcMklFVrHKv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[maybethelast]

Trailer per Fresh, “fresco” di Sundance

Searchlight Pictures ha pubblicato il trailer di Fresh, una dei film che più ha fatto parlare di sé allo scorso Sundance Film Festival e che fortunatamente arriverà a breve sugli schermi (americani).

Questa è la sinossi direttamente da imdb anche se chi l’ha visto consiglia di saperne il meno possibile:

Gli orrori degli appuntamenti moderni visti attraverso la battaglia provocatoria di una giovane donna per sopravvivere agli appetiti insoliti del suo nuovo ragazzo.

Il film segna il debutto nel lungometraggio della regista Mimi Cave, i due protagonisti sono Daisy Edgar-Jones e Sebastian Stan, nel cast troviamo anche  Jojo T. Gibbs, Andrea Bang, Dayo Okeniyi eCharlotte Le Bon.

Il film arriverà direttamente in streaming su Hulu il 4 marzo.

[sonic-cinema]

#sundance2022 had a lot to offer- and I still haven’t seen all of the best-received films- but my favorites stood out because they took interesting approaches to their stories and ideas. Of the short films I saw, the documentary “Long Line of Ladies” explored the return of a rite of passage after years of trauma; ���Hallelujah” looked at the struggle of Black Americans in a darkly funny way; and “Stranger Than Rotterdam” put a wild spin on the story of the making of a classic film. In the feature category, narratives were what won me over. Some were uncomfortable like “Power Lines and Palm Trees” and the horror story “Speak No Evil.” One was sweet and entertaining like “Am I OK?” And two were poetic like “You Won’t Be Alone” and the best film I saw at the fest, “After Yang.” If you have a chance to see any of these, they are all worth watching. #films #movies #cinema #sundancefilmfestival #sundance https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ9xhDTpJa2/?utm_medium=tumblr

[outnowpodcast]

Out Now Bonus: 2022 Sundance Recap with guest @abillington. Listen in! (Link in the bio.) #Sundance2022 #SundanceFilmFestival #January2022 #movie #film #podcast #podcaster #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #outnowwithaaronandabe https://www.instagram.com/p/CZa9fvyLZg0/?utm_medium=tumblr

[moviebitches]

Wrapping up #Sundance2022! Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul: 2.5/5 Regina Hall is an absolute goddess! Unfortunately, her and Sterling K Brown’s amazing performances couldn’t save this satirical mockumentary that started off strong but lost all momentum halfway through. Nearly worth it for her hats though! The Janes: 4/5 Such a compelling Documentary about The Janes, an underground abortion railroad if you will.  They provided over 11,000 safe abortions to women who were stuck in a system working against them and their right to body autonomy.  I really enjoyed that while it was discussing a very politicized topic the film itself isn’t political, it let the stories and these fabulous woman speak for themselves. Something In The Dirt: 3/5 A fun sense of mystery keep the pace of this movie going despite basic filmmaking (the budget clearly went to special effects). In the end the mystery is never quite solved and the result is just the aftertaste of brotastic conspiracy theories. Piggy: 4/5 This Spanish horror film was full of social commentary, complicated characters, and was beautiful to look at. Director Carlota Pereda clearly had a vision and she executed it well. https://www.instagram.com/p/CZQB3MDPsdv/?utm_medium=tumblr

[cherrygeek]

So excited to enjoy the New Frontier's Spaceship #Sundance #Sundance2022 #SFF #CherryatSundance https://sbee.link/wcbky49ge6 https://www.instagram.com/p/CY9owyiPglG/?utm_medium=tumblr

[gurby12]

#sundancefilmfestival2022 #parkcityutah #sundance2022 - missed 2020 and 2021, going virtual for 2022, starting with the free online screening of The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love. Miss you Park City, Utah! See you 2023? (at Egyptian Theatre - Park City, Utah) https://www.instagram.com/gurby12/p/CY8w_0nLzL6/?utm_medium=tumblr

[thecurvycritic]

With @sundancefilmfestival2022 right around the corner, I thought I’d do a throwback to the last two times I attended pre-COVID. Here’s looking forward to a great virtual situation! #sundancefilmfestival #sundance #sundance2022 #filmfestivals #thecurvycritic #filmcritic #filmcriticism https://www.instagram.com/p/CY4nl6drjva/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jonitadavisposts]

House of El comics is doing a @whatnot fundraiser sale for @theblackcapemag "From the personal collection of the editor" That's me😁 It's today! Saturday, December 18. At 6PM CT Sign up for a free account here, so you can bid Saturday: https://whatnot.com/invite/house_of_el_comics Proceed go towards travel and expenses for #Sundance2022 #Slamdance2022 I'll be covering the festival on the ground this year and part of the team will be helping online. This sale helps replenish my travel funds after having to tap them for a medical issue in my family. Please share and come watch. I'll be talking about my collection and meeting some of my fave creators. @thegiantomos...I do have a Stelfreeze of two in the box! #comics #comicsale #harleyquinn #naomi #blackpanther #hellblazer #Constantine #newmutants #Deadpool https://www.instagram.com/p/CXpF9stLwDe/?utm_medium=tumblr

[abreyplaza]

plazadeaubrey: Just me going down the computer hole again for #Sundance2022 press for @emilythecriminal a movie I am so proud of and can’t wait for you all to see ❤️‍🔥

[ecsundance]

My experience at Sundance so far

Hi fellow Sundance attendees! I hope everyone is enjoying their time so far. I know I am! So far I have seen two short films and two feature films. I’ve seen Bugcrush, Zoon, Jihad Rehab, and Alice. My favorite film so far has been Alice. This film was nothing short of amazing. It had a satisfying ending, great acting, and a very interesting and creative storyline. I one hundred percent recommend this film to others.

The film Alice has to do with a slave, named Alice, that escapes her owner after her husband’s failed escape attempt. She runs away from the plantation, which is deep in the woods, and finds a highway where she is almost ran over. She meets an African American man named Frank who decides to take her in and help her. She also finds the shocking truth that the year is 1973 and she is supposed to be free from slavery.

This film has many famous actors. Alice is played by Keke Palmer, Alice’s husband is played by Gaius Charles (who played in one of my favorite shows Grey’s Anatomy), and Frank is played by Lonnie Rashid Lynn. The shining star in this film is obviously Keke Palmer. She portrayed her character perfectly and really captured the character’s anger, confusion, and joy. While I know she’s played an array of roles, I have only seen her play characters in movies like Rags, Madea’s Big Happy Family, and Ice age so it was interesting to see her play a role like this. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing her in a bad ass role like this. While I have heard some say the film’s pacing was too fast and the ending was too fairytale-like, and while I do agree with that, I still enjoyed it.

Bugcrush was another film that stuck out to me during the first few days of the festival. The film was about a high school crush going horribly, horribly wrong. After reading the plot summary on the Sundance website I was really excited to watch the film. It sounded like a somewhat intense thriller with a surprising twist, but oh man was I not prepared for the twist that came. The entire film had this eeriness to it, almost like it was stalking its prey (AKA the innocent audience). After watching the film I was almost stuck in this kind of dreadful shock and left with the thought “what did I just WATCH?”. But while the film was somewhat traumatizing it was very interesting and kept me on the edge of my seat. This film was more of a psychological horror film, and I haven’t really explored that kind of genre before. I think this film might have moved me to start watching more psychological horror films.

My next feature film is Piggy, which I am very excited to watch. All of the films I have watched so far have been a unique experience, and while Bugcrush was kind of strange and scary to watch it was still an experience that I am glad to have had. I hope to keep enjoying myself at this year’s Sundance festival and I hope the same goes for everyone else!

-Addisan Langston

[filmsnobreviews]

Check out our review of “Emily the Criminal” from Sundance 2022. Down on her luck and saddled with debt, Emily gets involved in a credit card scam that pulls her into the criminal underworld of Los Angeles, ultimately leading to deadly consequences. #movie #film #cinema #emilythecriminal #sundance2022 #sundancefilmfestival #losangeles #crime #aubreyplaza #moviereview #filmsnobreviews https://www.instagram.com/p/CcEjW-5J0vO/?utm_medium=tumblr

[maybethelast]

Sundance 2022, i vincitori

Si è da poco conclusa un’altra edizione non in presenza del Sundance Film Festival con i consueti premi lasciati senza presentatori ma annunciati solo attraverso video diffusi tramite twitter.

I premi principali sono andati a Nanny, thriller soprannaturale incentrato su un’immigrata che si prende cura del bambino di una famiglia dell’Upper East Side, vincitore della categoria dramatic e a Cha Cha Real Smooth che ha vinto il premio del pubblico, audience award, finendo per essere acquistato da Apple per 15 milioni di dollari.

Di seguito la lista dei vincitori nelle rispettive categorie:

U.S. DRAMATIC COMPETITION

Grand Jury Prize: “Nanny”

Audience Award: “Cha Cha Real Smooth”

Directing: Jamie Dack, “Palm Trees and Power Lines”

Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award: K.D. Dávila, “Emergency”

Special Jury Award for Uncompromising Artistic Vision: Bradley Rust Gray, “blood”

Special Jury Award for Ensemble Cast: John Boyega, Nicole Beharie, Selenis Leyva, Connie Britton, Olivia Washington, London Covington, and Michael K Williams, 892”

U.S. DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION

Grand Jury Prize: “The Exiles”

Audience Award: “Navalny”

Directing: Reid Davenport, “I Didn’t See You There”

Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award: Erin Casper and Jocelyne Chaput, “Fire of Love”

Special Jury Award for Impact for Change: “Aftershock”

Special Jury Award for Impact for Creative Vision: “Descendant”

WORLD CINEMA DRAMATIC COMPETITION

Grand Jury Prize: “Utama”

Audience Award: “Girl Picture”

Directing Award: Maryna Er Gorbach, “Klondike”

Special Jury Award: “Leonor Will Never Die”

Special Jury Award for Acting for Innovative Spirit: Teresa Sánchez, “Dos Estaciones”

WORLD CINEMA DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION

Grand Jury Prize: “All That Breathes”

Audience Award: “The Territory”

Directing Award: “A House Made of Splinters”

Special Jury Award for Documentary Craft: “The Territory”

Special Jury Award for Excellence In Verité Filmmaking: “Midwives”

OTHER AWARDS

NEXT Audience Award: “Framing Agnes”

NEXT Innovator Award: Chase Joynt, “Framing Agnes”

Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize: “After Yang”

Sundance Institute NHK Award: Hasan Hadi, “The President’s Cake”

Sundance Institute/Amazon Studios Producers Award for Narrative Features: Amanda Marshall, “God’s Country”

Sundance Institute/Amazon Studios Producers Award for Documentary Features: Su Kim, “Free Chol Soo Lee”

Sundance Institute/Adobe Mentorship Award for Editing Documentary: Toby Shimin

[sonic-cinema]

There were some terrific performances that were featured at #sundance this year. Whether it was wicked humor, warm heart, painful honesty or simply virtuous acting, the performances I’m left remembering will be ones that, hopefully, will be remembered this time next year. From top to bottom, there’s Karen Gillan (x2 in “Dual”), Lily McInerny and Jonathan Tucker (“Palm Trees and Power Lines”), Bill Nighy (“Living”), Dakota Johnson and Sonoya Mizuno (“Am I OK?”), Regina Hall (“Master”), Rebecca Hall (“Resurrection”), Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack (“Good Luck to You, Leo Grande”) and Thandiwe Newton (“God’s Country”). Some of the films are better than others, but all of the acting is beyond reproach. #sundancefilmfestival #sundance2022 #movies #cinema #film https://www.instagram.com/p/CZUo32eJML4/?utm_medium=tumblr

[bisluthq]

Taylor Swift, Joe Alwyn, Zoe Kravitz, Kaia Gerber, Jemima Kirke, and several other familiar faces received a “special thanks” mention in Lena Dunham’s #SharpStick end credits. #Sundance2022

https://twitter.com/flickchickdc/status/1485102347919499268?t=0Oqu9kV_D7JpDpxqBe1fWg&s=19

Cute.