Sundance

The Best Movies We Saw at Sundance 2021

By  Film School Rejects 

Of the more than 70 features at the festival, these are our favorites, including the latest from Ben Wheatley and the first from Questlove.

Where to Watch the Movies of the 2021 Sundance Film Festival

By  Christopher Campbell 

You could have watched this year’s program from the comfort of your home. But if you didn’t, we’ve got a guide to how to watch them in the future.

Robin Wright’s ‘Land’ is a Bland Portrait of the Grieving Process

By  Shea Vassar 

Wright’s directorial debut might capture the beauty of Wyoming but the story will put you to sleep.

The Frustrating Beauty of ‘The World to Come’

By  Mary Beth McAndrews 

Despite its amazing performances and stunning cinematography, Mona Fastvold’s romantic drama can’t shake off the overdone tropes about lesbian relationships.

‘First Date’ Struggles to Make the Case for a Second Chance

By  Rob Hunter 

First dates can be awkward, especially when they involve dirty cops, stolen cocaine, and guys named Chet.

‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Offers an Infuriating Glimpse Into History

By  Rob Hunter 

It’ll make you angry, but sometimes that’s exactly what’s needed.

‘Wild Indian’ Continues a Native Filmmaking Renaissance

By  Shea Vassar 

Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr.’s first feature film is daring, dark, and dramatic while commenting on some tough subjects regarding the modern Native experience.

‘Pleasure’ is an Unglamorous Look at Breaking Into the Porn Industry

By  Brianna Zigler 

Ninja Thyberg’s expansion of her 2013 short film gives care to an affectingly blunt portrayal of a porn actress.

Sion Sono and Nicolas Cage Have Fun in ‘Prisoners of the Ghostland’

By  Rob Hunter 

You’re either in or out the moment Nicolas Cage’s left testicle explodes, and there is no turning back.