Jerrod Carmichael’s ‘On the Count of Three’ is pitch-black twist on buddy comedy
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Carmichael’s directing style focuses on propelling the story forward, with each successive scene scaling the action up further.
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Robin Wright blows a fuse in directorial debut ‘Land’
The source of Edee’s anguish finally comes into full focus, but, like so much of “Land,” is only meekly connected, forming a not so subtle caveat separated from the film’s core.
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‘Cryptozoo’ proves that cartoons are for adults, too
In “Cryptozoo,” an intimate sex scene and occasional graphic violence work to make sure you know that this is not necessarily meant for children.
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Mind-blowing, boggling, bending: ‘A Glitch in the Matrix’ is Sundance’s red pill
“A Glitch in the Matrix” is a fun, mind-blowing watch that allows one’s mind to wander into the inconceivable. So, what if we are living in a simulation?
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Nic Cage isn’t unhinged enough in ‘Prisoners of the Ghostland’
Cage spends too much time listening to exposition and waiting for the surprisingly listless plot to push him into the next weird occurrence.
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‘Coda’ is the #1 must-see of 2021’s Sundance Film Festival
If there’s anything to take away from this year’s Sundance Film Festival, it’s that someone will have made a tragic mistake if “Coda” doesn’t show up on the roster for several Academy Awards.
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Sundance highlight ‘Wild Indian’ is somber portrait of contemporary Native life
Corbine’s winding narrative always keeps viewers in dreaded anticipation for the next big story beat and, more importantly, continues to surprise through to the end.
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Edgar Wright makes praiseworthy documentary debut with ‘The Sparks Brothers’
Wright brings an impressive attention to detail in his directing, to the point where anyone who watches the film can instantly read how dearly he admires this goofy glam rock band.
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What we’ve watched: Sundance 2021 brings world-class cinema to your living room
Although virtual in execution, this year’s Sundance Film Festival has still managed to uplift the heart, passion and technical excellence of the filmmaker’s creative spirit.
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Prano Bailey-Bond’s directorial debut ‘Censor’ makes for oddly restrained horror
“Censor” is peppered with compelling moments and saturated with style, but lacks the momentum needed to deliver its low-budget horror film love-letter to the designated audience.
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