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Image from the film Cryptozoo. A hand-drawn image of a blonde woman standing in front of a backhoe cutting down trees in a forest. Her neck and hair is splattered with blood.

SUNDANCE REVIEW: ‘Cryptozoo’ (2021) Believes in a World of Magic

By: Beca 14th Feb 202112th Feb 2021

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While it definitely has its issues, Cryptozoo’s creativity really shines, giving it an undeniable charm.

Image is from the film Madelena (2021). It shows a mid-shot of a woman staring enigmatically at something off-camera.

IFFR 2021: ‘King Car’ (2021), ‘Madalena’ (2021), and the Power of Brazilian Cinema

By: Joel Whitaker 13th Feb 202110th Feb 2021

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After an impressive 2019 in Cannes, with Bacurau earning such deserving praise, and The Invisible Life of Euradice Gusmao picking up the Un Certain Regard, this year’s IFFR proves that it has one.

Katherine Waterston and Vanessa Kirby stare at each other with tension

SUNDANCE REVIEW: ‘The World to Come’ (2021) Tells a Beautiful Tale of Yearning and Desire

By: Paige Kiser 12th Feb 202110th Feb 2021

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With The World to Come, Fastvold has given us a story of female desire that feels honest and tangible, crafting moments of bliss among historically accurate disappointments and tragedies.

The image from the documentary All Light Everywhere. It shows two separate images layered over each other. The first a yellow hued image of the sun, and the second a man with scientific equipment attached to his head.

Top of the Docs #39 – Sundance: All Light, Everywhere

By: Joel Whitaker 11th Feb 2021

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One of the hidden gems from this year’s Sundance, Anthony has quietly made one of the most vital documentaries of the year, one that shows nearly 50 years on that Harry Caul’s breakdown in trust was more than justified.

Alistair Petrie and Amelia Crouch lead a search party in the woods

SUNDANCE REVIEW: ‘Eight For Silver’ (2021) is a Brutal Reimagining of Werewolf Lore

By: Paige Kiser 11th Feb 20219th Feb 2021

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It’s an atmospheric, visually striking period piece that thrives most in the quiet moments of unease, capable of crafting terror in your mind from anticipation and imagination alone.

4 girls float on tires in the middle of the ocean

SUNDANCE REVIEW: ‘Mayday’ (2021) A Spellbinding Genre Defying Treat

By: Emily Maskell 9th Feb 20219th Feb 2021

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“Abiding by its own cinematic rules, Cinorre’s Mayday is a tonally adventurous genre-blending women-focused debut” In Karen Cinorre’s remarkable first feature, warnings of an approaching storm are the early signs that something strange is brewing. When Ana (Grace Van Patten) hides in the backroom of her workplace to cry, she is electrocuted and transported to…

Image shows Ron and Russell Mael, the eponymous Sparks brothers, holding up window frames.

SUNDANCE REVIEW: ‘The Sparks Brothers’ (2021) is a Fantastic Celebration

By: Joel Whitaker 8th Feb 20215th Feb 2021

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Wright’s sense of humour combined with the Mael brothers’ helps the film shine and really brings out the joy in their music.

SUNDANCE REVIEW: ‘Rebel Hearts’ (2021) Nuns Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before

By: Emily Maskell 6th Feb 20215th Feb 2021

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Pedro Kos’ film is a historical excavation of the nuns who made headlines for their modernisation of the Church and adapting to be relevant to the movement of social change.

SUNDANCE REVIEW: ‘Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It’ (2021) Paints a Candid Portrait of Its Vibrant Star

By: Thalia Castro 5th Feb 20213rd Feb 2021

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From Anita in West Side Story to Googie Gomez in The Ritz, Moreno has made her mark on film, in television, and on the stage; breaking barriers and opening doors for Latinx performers in Hollywood.

Anna Cobb stares at the camera, covered in glow in the dark paint

SUNDANCE REVIEW: ‘We’re All Going to the World’s Fair’ (2021) Finds the Horror in Growing Up Online

By: Paige Kiser 4th Feb 20213rd Feb 2021

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Filmed in the midst of the pandemic in 2020, Schoenbrun and collaborators utilize vlog-style footage, Skype calls, and handheld camera work to emulate the feeling of falling down a rabbit hole of Youtube videos, Creepypasta, and conspiracy theories late at night.