Brandon Cronenberg’s Horror Film ‘Infinity Pool’ Isn’t Very Deep
Brandon Cronenberg’s horror film Infinity Pool lets the intriguing concept of body doubles married to themes of crime and punishment and the class system, go to waste.
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The Ever-Present Future of Women in Sophie Barthes’ Sci-Fi Comedy ‘The POD Generation’
While societies are technologically advancing, Sophie Barthes’ sci-fi comedy The POD Generation offers a cautionary tale about how, spiritually, culturally, and economically we’re “standing still – or moving backwards.”
Sundance 2023: Run Rabbit Run’s Unrelenting Nightmare
Premiering at Sundance 2023, horror-thriller Run Rabbit Run bridges the fantastical or imaginary and the horror of being human.
Sundance 2023: The Uncomfortable Reflection in Sci-Fi ‘Landscape with Invisible Hands’
Premiering at Sundance 2023, Cory Finley’s Landscape with Invisible Hand effectively uses sci-fi to gaze into the future and look back on humankind’s dark heritage.
Director Nicole Newnham on Women’s Sexuality and ‘The Disappearance of Shere Hite’
The Disappearance of Shere Hite director Nicole Newnham talks with PopMatters about capturing a nuanced portrait of a woman who spoke out about sexuality and reproductive rights amidst extreme opposition in America.
Will Online Participation Be the Future of the Sundance Film Festival?
Watching Sundance Film Festival 2023 from the cost-saving comfort of my couch got me thinking about the sustainability of in-person attendance.
Sundance 2022: ‘When You Finish Saving the World’ a Powerful Directorial Debut
Jesse Eisenberg’s debut comedy-drama, When You Finish Saving the World delivers cringes and finds trembling humanity within its narcissistic characters.
Sundance 2018: ‘306 Hollywood’ + ‘Damsel’
Sibling directors Elan and Jonathan Bogarin deliver vastly different stories about the power of the past.
Sundance 2018: ‘Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot’ + ‘Juliet, Naked’
These two films with promising pedigrees fail to register as more than disappointing tweeners.
Sundance 2018: ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’ + ‘Leave No Trace’
Directors Granik and Morano explore the tenuous bonds that connect us to society and the repercussions of tearing them apart.
