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Film

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Another Year for Women Going Unacknowledged Across Awards Shows

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor February 8, 2020

  Media awards shows are often criticized, whether it be for a lack of racial diversity as #OscarsSoWhite trends for the fourth year in a row, for the toxic celebration of actors who risk their...

Devin France appears in Wendy by Benh Zeitlin, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

‘Wendy’ Reframes the Story of Peter Pan Through a Lyrical Modern Lens

By Abigail Bowé, Arts Writer February 3, 2020

  J. M. Barrie's famous novel and stage play "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up" has been adapted countless times into various retellings, between theatre, books and film. It's a tale...

Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrel appear in Downhill by Jim Rash and Nat Faxon, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus Nail Drama with ‘Downhill’

By Abigail Bowé, Arts Writer February 3, 2020

  There are particular actors that we associate with comedy as opposed to any other genre. Often, it can be difficult to think of these people in more dramatic and heartfelt roles, but skilled...

Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti appear in “Palm Springs” by Max Barbakow. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute)

Wedding Weekend Redefined in ‘Palm Springs’

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor February 2, 2020

  The 2020 Sundance Film Festival began winding down on Saturday, Feb. 1,  with select films holding their final showings. The effortlessly funny, eccentric, romantic comedy “Palm Springs”...

Adam Ild Rohweder appears in Chemo Brain by Kristian Håskjold, an official selection of the Indie Episodic program at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Jesper Duelund.

‘Chemo Brain’ Examines Cancer with Staggering Gravitas

By Abigail Bowé, Arts Writer February 1, 2020

  What's the most you can accomplish in eight days? For myself, this depends on the week at hand — I might get a project finished, meet with some friends or read a few books. However, I can hardly...

Alison Brie appears in Horse Girl by Jeff Baena, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

‘Horse Girl’ Fuels the Imagination with Whimsy and Nightmares

By Abigail Bowé, Arts Writer February 1, 2020

  Some of the greatest mind-bending films ask us questions about how to differentiate between the real and the unreal, from "Inception" to "The Truman Show" to "The Matrix." How often, however,...

Sunita Mani and John Reynolds appear in Save Yourselves! by Alex Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Matt Clegg.

‘Save Yourselves!’ Satirizes Tech and Relationships with Heart

By Abigail Bowé, Arts Writer February 1, 2020

  Warning: This article contains mild spoilers of "Save Yourselves!" We all know the stereotype of the tech-addicted young adult. Along with it comes the belief that such people run oblivious...

A still from “The Go-Go’s” by Alison Ellwood. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute)

‘The Go-Go’s’ Showcases the Spirit of Girl Power

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor February 1, 2020

  Few artists have achieved the level of fame and success as the Go-Go's. An all-female punk-pop band, the Go-Go’s made history as the first female band to play their own instruments, write their...

Winston Duke and Zazie Beetz appear in “Nine Days” by Edson Oda, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute)

‘Nine Days’ Celebrates the Gift of Life

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor February 1, 2020

  Every now and then, a film comes along that truly touches the soul, provokes meaningful questions and transcends the boundaries of its frame – one that is equally haunting and immersive. An...

Sienna Miller and Diego Luna star appear in “Wander Darkly” by Tara Miele, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute)

‘Wander Darkly’ Navigates A Time Bending Romance

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor January 30, 2020

  Warning: Contains spoilers  for “Wander Darkly” Relationships are built on moments in time – sequences of mundane and joyful events that subtly build upon each other to form a bond....