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Joseph A. Johnson
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From Sundance: Sean Evans and Rhett & Link on the Future of Entertainment at BrandStorytelling Creator Day
BrandStorytelling’s inaugural “Creator Day” showcased short-form video creators and collaborators including Sean Evans and Rhett & Link.
From Sundance: Jennifer Lopez Dazzles in ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman'
“Kiss of the Spider Woman” is very much its own thing — a template that more films should follow.
From Sundance: ‘André is an Idiot’ is Brilliant
Thus, “André is an Idiot” is at once a PSA and biography; the documentary, like its subject, is irreverent, tragic, and gripping.
From Sundance: ‘The Thing With Feathers’ Falls Prey to Its Overarching Metaphor
Story should always take precedence over metaphor, which is why films like “The Thing With Feathers” are almost always doomed to fail.
From Sundance: ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ Will Leave You Frenzied
“If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” is no doubt a taxing watch, but the experience is worth it, if only to shed a light on the absurdity of life itself.
From Sundance: ‘Opus’ Retreads Trodden Tropes, Satirizes Itself
All of this is to say that “Opus” is disappointing.
From Sundance: ‘Train Dreams’ Explores Melancholia and Memories in a Decades-Long Period Piece
The audience is always one layer removed from the action of “Train Dreams,” making it hard to latch onto any one moment.
From Sundance: ‘Rabbit Trap’ is a Cacophony of Magic, Horror, and Family
When the external world isn’t enough, “Rabbit Trap” cleverly explores the internal world of its characters.
From Sundance: ‘The Ugly Stepsister’ Will Make You Squirm
“The Ugly Stepsister” works best when it’s not just merely tweaking but thoroughly elaborating on its source material.
Kyle Mooney and Evan Winter Discuss ‘Y2K’: A ‘Nostalgic’ Albeit Stilted Comedic Gore-Fest
“Y2K” excels when it pushes sentimentality aside and embraces the dark humor of its premise.
‘Origins of Marvel Comics’ at 50: A Historical Peek Into the Creation of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes
Simon and Schuster’s 50th anniversary reprint of “Origins of Marvel Comics” by Stan Lee is a must-read for all superhero fans, despite its flaws.
‘Monkey Man’ Review: An Action-Packed Cultural Immersion
While “Monkey Man” has its slow and clichéd moments, it ultimately packs a punch just as powerful as its protagonist’s.
‘2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Live Action’ Review: Four Heart-Wrenching Tales Plus a Kooky Roald Dahl Adaptation
Award ceremonies are most fun when about underdogs, it might be time to take a closer look at the lesser known Oscar category built for indie underdogs.
‘Hundreds of Beavers’ Review: Slapstick Reinvented for a Modern Audience
Every frame of “Hundreds of Beavers” is bursting with boundless energy, with each moment more surprising than the last.
‘Drive-Away Dolls’ Review: A Joyride from Start to Finish
“Drive-Away Dolls” is a thoughtfully constructed film. It is a road trip that outdoes itself again and again without ever running out of gas.
