SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

Review: Philip Seymour Hoffman can't save John Slattery's disappointing 'God's Pocket'

Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 11:45 pm · January 17th, 2014

Despite an impressive cast, John Slattery’s directorial debut, which premiered Friday at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, is a miss.

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Ethan Hawke reacts to his Oscar nod and tells us what to expect from 'Boyhood'

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:31 am · January 16th, 2014

Ethan Hawke talks to HitFix about his Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar nomination for “Before Midnight” and why “Boyhood,” set to premiere at Sundance this weekend, is the most exciting project he’s ever been a part of.

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13 movies to watch for at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival

Posted by Katie Hasty · 9:59 pm · January 14th, 2014

New films featuring Kristen Stewart, Michael Fassbender, Chris O’Dowd, Shailene Woodley and Jenny Slate are among 13 movies to watch from the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.

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Christopher Nolan returns to the scene of the crime with Slamdance honor

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:56 am · January 10th, 2014

Christopher Nolan has come to be known as a large-scale coordinator of blockbusters, but his roots are at the Slandance Film Festival. And he’ll be recognized with an award at the upcoming 20th annual edition.

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The Who documentary 'Lambert & Stamp' added to Sundance lineup

Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:00 pm · January 8th, 2014

“Lambert & Stamp,” a documentary about two filmmakers who become the managers of rock band The Who, has been added to the Documentary Premieres section at the Sundance Film Festival.

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Zach Braff returns to Sundance with Kate Hudson in 'Wish I Was Here'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:47 am · December 18th, 2013

10 years after premiering his directorial debut, “Garden State,” at Sundance, Zach Braff brings his Kickstarter-funded follow-up “Wish I Was Here,” in which he stars alongside Kate Hudson, to the festival.

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2014 Sundance Film Festival Premieres slate includes Michael Fassbender, Ryan Reynolds and 'The Raid 2'

Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 12:00 pm · December 9th, 2013

The Sundance Film Festival announced its 2014 Premieres slate and narrative films include new works from Lynn Shelton, Greg Araki, Gareth Evans, Anton Corbijn, William H. Macey, David Wain, David Cross, Michael Winterbottom, among others. Acting talent includes Michael Fassbender, Anna Kendrick, Nick Offerman, Steve Coogan, Mark Duplass, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rachel McAdams, Elizabeth Banks, Amy Poehler, Ryan Reynolds, MIchael Shannon, Shailene Woodley and Nicholas Hoult.

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Roundup: The fashion-forward futurism of 'Her'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:22 am · December 5th, 2013

In today’s roundup of online news and views, the subtly futuristic costume design of “Her” makes an impact in the fashion world. Also: why “12 Years a Slave” is still in the driver’s seat.

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Sundance 2014: Kristen Stewart heads to Guantanamo in first image from 'Camp X-Ray'

Posted by chris-eggertsen · 12:54 pm · December 4th, 2013

Kristen Stewart is a long way from “Twilight” in the very first image from 2014 Sundance entry “Camp X-Ray,” in which she plays an American soldier stationed at Guantanamo Bay detention camp.

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Kristen Stewart, Anne Hathaway and Lena Dunham highlight 2014 Sundance Film Festival lineup

Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 11:59 am · December 4th, 2013

The 2014 Sundance Film Festival announced a star-filled and intriguing slate of films for its U.S. Dramatic and World Dramatic competition as well as its NEXT program including “Camp X-Ray,” “Dear White People,” “Song One” and “The Skeleton Twins.”

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Cannes Critics' Week lineup includes Sundance hit 'Ain't Them Bodies Saints'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:30 pm · April 22nd, 2013

‘Tabu’ director Miguel Gomes to preside over the feature film jury.

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Shane Carruth on swimming upriver (and self-distributing) in 'Upstream Color'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:05 pm · April 16th, 2013

The filmmaker’s fascinating second feature is in theaters now.

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Sundance announces NEXT WEEKEND film fest to showcase bold newcomer talent

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:15 pm · March 4th, 2013

We were very proud around these parts back during the Sundance Film Festival as In Contention friend (and former contributor) Chad Hartigan won an award in the NEXT section over some stiff competition for his film “This is Martin Bonner.” The film was picked up for distribution last week by Monterey Media, but while you’ll have a chance to catch his work as a result of that deal, you might also have another opportunity at the Sundance Institute’s Next Weekend Film Festival, should it be a part of the programming (and indeed, it ought to).

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