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Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine appear in "I Saw the TV Glow" by Jane Schoenbrun (Courtesy of Sundance Institute)

Sundance 2024: ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Review

By Haley Freeman, Arts Writer January 24, 2024

  “I Saw the TV Glow” is the second film from writer/director Jane Schoenbrun and is distributed by A24 with producer Emma Stone on the roster. Premiering in the Midnight section of the 40th...

"The Curse" (Courtesy of A24 and Paramount+ with Showtime)

Nathan Fielder’s ‘The Curse’ Breaks the Boundaries of Television

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor January 23, 2024

  While not as big as John Mulaney or Chris Rock, comedian Nathan Fielder has slowly developed a strong, loyal fanbase over the last few years. After gaining traction on the Canadian television...

From left to right: Lana Wilson, Fawzia Mirza, Sydney Freeland and Ally Pankiw speak at panel moderated by WIF CEO Kirsten Schaffer. (Photo by Josi Hinds | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Sundance 2024: Women in Film Discuss Their Perspectives on the Industry

By Josi Hinds, News Editor January 23, 2024

  Filmmakers Sydney Freeland of Marvel’s “Echo,” Lana Wilson of “Miss Americana,” Ally Pankiw of “Black Mirror” and Fawzia Mirza of “The Queen of my Dreams” all gathered to discuss...

Tommy Dewey and Melissa Barerra appear in "Your Monster" by Caroline Lindy, an official selection of the Midnight program at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | Photo by Will Stone)

Sundance 2024: ‘Your Monster’: Female Rage and Furry Love

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer January 23, 2024

  “Your Monster” by writer/director Caroline Lindy, based on the short film of the same name, is a wonderfully campy horror rom-com with an empowering underlying message and a genuinely funny...

INSANO Album Cover (Courtesy of Republic and Wicked Awesome Records)

Kid Cudi’s ‘INSANO’ Takes the Artist in a New Direction

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer January 23, 2024

  It’s only a couple weeks into 2024 and we already have been gifted with a new album from Kid Cudi, the genius behind “Man On The Moon: The End Of Day,” which is indisputably one of the...

(Courtesy of Sundance.org)

Sundance 2024: ‘In the Land of Brothers’ is a Beautiful, Honest look at the Lives of Refugees

By Luke Jackson January 22, 2024

  Iranian writing and directing duo Raha Amirfazli and Alireza Ghasemi make both their Sundance and feature film debut with “In the Land of Brothers.” The film shows three vignettes, taking...

"Freaky Tales" (Courtesy of Sundance Institute)

Sundance 2024: ‘Freaky Tales’ is an Ambitious Swing and a Miss

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor January 22, 2024

  While watching “Freaky Tales,” it’s obvious “Captain Marvel” directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck are in love with two things: Campy 80’s films and Oakland, California. Their new anthology...

"Sujo" (Courtesy of Sundance)

Sundance 2024: ‘Sujo’: Growing Up in Drug Wars

By Eliza Delgado, Arts Editor January 21, 2024

  Mexican film directors Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez release their newest film, “Sujo,” at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The film follows a young boy, Sujo, who navigates the trauma...

(Courtesy Of Film First and Brain One)

Sundance 2024: ‘Eno’ is a Deep but Divisive Exploration of an Artist

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor January 21, 2024

  While musician and producer Brian Eno may not have an instantly recognizable face,  the same cannot be said for his music. Known for his ambient pieces and collaborations with artists like U2,...

Jesse Armstrong accepts the award for outstanding drama series for 'Succession' (Courtesy of FOX | Photo by Kevin Winter)

The Emmys 2024: Diverse Wins, Homogenous Choices

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer January 18, 2024

  The 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards premiered to a record-low viewership of 4.5 million. This may be partly due to trailing the NFL playoff between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Philadelphia...