With an overall somewhat bleak future ahead, it's difficult to find any bit of optimism for 2021 with expected COVID-19 protocols still in effect. However, have no fear, Sundance Institute is still chugging forward as they do every year by setting the tempo for Film Festivals around the world. Setting the standard for independent film, …
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My Top 10 Films of 2020, Ranked
It goes without saying, but 2020 has flipped everything upside down. 2019 proved to be a strong year for film, with some instant classics like Pain and Glory, The Irishman, and Parasite. 2020 was supposed to be another incredible year with releases like The Green Knight, Dune, A Quiet Place Part II, The French Dispatch, …
Hidden Gem of the Day: Honey Boy
Make me look good, Honey Boy. Honey Boy is the brain child of Shia LeBeouf, the Hollywood bad boy that turned into into face for recovery after he had a run in with the police in 2017. These are the events that led up to the creation of Honey Boy and eventually come full circle. …
Hidden Gem of the Day: Enemy
“Chaos is order yet undeciphered.” Before Denis Villeneuve went on to direct some of his most critically acclaimed films such as, Blade Runner 2049, Arrival, Sicario, and the new Dune remake, he made this little gem; Enemy. Having only a short run in 120 U.S. theatres, chances are that this one slipped by you. Enemy, …
Hidden Gem of the day: American Honey
Shia Lebeouf and Sash Lane star as Jake and Star in American Honey It's not often that a film can make you feel so many feelings. In 2 hours and 43 minutes of the most raw, visceral footage. You feel a mix of emotions. Director Andrea Arnold somehow captures beautiful what it means to be …
Hidden Gem of the day: The Place Beyond the Pines
"If you ride like lightning, you're going to crash like thunder" -Robin The Place Beyond the Pines seemingly came out of nowhere. Due to the fact that it did not have much buzz, it stayed under the radar for most people. However, I am convinced that you've missed out on this hidden gem which is …
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Coming Soon: Spring 2020
Let's just be honest. It has been a rough start for movies in 2020. Things are still looking pretty bleak with Corona-virus scare pushing out major release dates for some highly anticipated blockbusters. —But do not fret, there are still some quality movies coming to the theatres. So pack some disinfectant wipes and head out …
Must Watch Movies Streaming Right Now
We have so much incredible content at our fingertips that it can be so overwhelming to find what we should divert our attention to next. Well I’ll make it a little easier for you, here are my top picks for what is streaming now, February 2020. Good Time, Netflix With the Safdie Brothers and Robert Pattinson …
Sundance 2020: My Top Picks
I am grateful that I live in Utah. Not only do we have incredible scenery, so many outdoor activities, and four seasons. We have the largest independent film festival in the world, Sundance. The festival first started in 1978 when the head of Wildwood, Sterling Van Wagenen and John Earle wanted to attract more filmmakers to …
Lulu Wang Should Have Been Nominated For Best Director
In today's social climate we are continually faced with the question of moral values. What we find right, or wrong and the fight for justice of those miss or underrepresented. This is most apparent in media; social, television, and definitely film. The public as seemingly majority have become uneasy at the underrepresentation of women in film. …
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