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Steven Soderbergh’s new horror film ‘Presence’ gave me a headache - nypost.com
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24.01.2024

Steven Soderbergh’s new horror film ‘Presence’ gave me a headache

The “Erin Brockovich” director moves his camera around so much, you want to yell at the screen, “Settle down, please! I have a headache!” There is a rationale for his nearly-nonstop motion shtick: the audience is experiencing the haunted house from the perspective of a ghost. And this particular ghost apparently needs to get its steps in.However, aside from a couple creepy voyeuristic scenes that the technique complements, its more obvious purpose is for Soderbergh to show off elaborate tracking shots.

‘Soundtrack To A Coup d’Etat’ Review: Experimental Documentary Deftly Explores The Connections Between Jazz & The Congo [Sundance] - theplaylist.net - Belgium - Congo
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24.01.2024

‘Soundtrack To A Coup d’Etat’ Review: Experimental Documentary Deftly Explores The Connections Between Jazz & The Congo [Sundance]

A formally rigorous and free-associative dive into a decade’s worth of political fighting in the Congo, from roughly 1955 to 1965, Johan Grimonprez’s “Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat” is a fascinating and sprawling historical overview. Eschewing the usual mix of contextual talking heads, the Belgian filmmaker and multimedia artist instead adopts its narrative approach from the jazz that flows freely throughout the film and helps frame the political struggles of the Congo.

‘Krazy House’ Review: A Khaotic Kluster of Nihilistic Nothingness [Sundance] - theplaylist.net - Netherlands
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24.01.2024

‘Krazy House’ Review: A Khaotic Kluster of Nihilistic Nothingness [Sundance]

It starts innocuously enough. “Krazy House,” the English-language debut of Dutch filmmakers Steffen Haars and Flip van der Kuil, launches with a ‘90s family sitcom parody that ribs their cheese and cringe.

‘Brief History Of A Family’: Post One-Child Policy China Gets The ‘Saltburn’ Treatment In Tense Domestic Thriller [Sundance Review] - theplaylist.net - China - county Young
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24.01.2024

‘Brief History Of A Family’: Post One-Child Policy China Gets The ‘Saltburn’ Treatment In Tense Domestic Thriller [Sundance Review]

China began loosening its one-child policy in 2015 until finally, in 2021, it abolished all restrictions on the number of children a family could have. Young Chinese filmmakers are beginning to grapple with the fallout of those prior decades in new fiction films that demonstrate how the Chinese family unit has been irreversibly transformed.

‘Black Box Diaries’ Review: A Gripping Look At One Woman’s Quest For Closure [Sundance] - theplaylist.net
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24.01.2024

‘Black Box Diaries’ Review: A Gripping Look At One Woman’s Quest For Closure [Sundance]

As one examines the abundance of cultures worldwide, to see the marginal way women continue to be treated on a global scale remains infuriating to take in during the era of #MeToo and the fact that seemingly little progress has been made even as our society makes its way into 2024. Though gains can undeniably be acknowledged on the political front and numerous other fields, it’s still apparent that an ocean exists in the way of real change, with “Black Box Diaries” a stunning example of the heavily outdated customs in which parts of our minuscule planet find themselves stuck and the women who suffer as a direct result.

‘Will & Harper’ Review: Will Ferrell’s Trans Road Trip Is A Poignant Tale Of Friendship & Acceptance [Sundance] - theplaylist.net
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24.01.2024

‘Will & Harper’ Review: Will Ferrell’s Trans Road Trip Is A Poignant Tale Of Friendship & Acceptance [Sundance]

The premise of the documentary “Will & Harper” is so simple that it almost seems presentational, self-serving, or stunt-y. The idea is, after 30 years of friendship, comedian Will Ferrell learns, through a personal email, that an old friend and former “Saturday Night Live” writer, then Adam Steele (yes, the dead name is used at first), is coming out as a trans woman.

‘Rob Peace’ Review: Chiwetel Ejiofor Renders A Grand Life As Middling Biopic [Sundance] - theplaylist.net
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24.01.2024

‘Rob Peace’ Review: Chiwetel Ejiofor Renders A Grand Life As Middling Biopic [Sundance]

As the “peak TV” wave begins to crest, artists are again realizing that not every book needs adaptation as a miniseries. There’s value in the concision and prioritization forced by the feature format.

‘The Outrun’ review: Saoirse Ronan is the year’s first Oscar contender - nypost.com
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24.01.2024

‘The Outrun’ review: Saoirse Ronan is the year’s first Oscar contender

“Ben Is Back” with Julia Roberts and “Beautiful Boy” starring Timothée Chalamet. A few years back at Sundance I saw the premiere of the awful “Four Good Days” starring Mila Kunis and Glenn Close.

‘War Game’ Review: Jesse Moss’ Role-Playing Insurrection Exercise Plays Like A Riveting Political Thriller [Sundance] - theplaylist.net - Washington
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23.01.2024

‘War Game’ Review: Jesse Moss’ Role-Playing Insurrection Exercise Plays Like A Riveting Political Thriller [Sundance]

Jesse Moss’ chilling and engrossing documentary “War Game” begins ominously, moves with urgency, and never lets up. The film begins with two suspicious men surveilling the capitol building in Washington D.C.

‘In A Violent Nature’ Review: Chris Nash’s Debut Heralds A Major New Voice In Horror [Sundance] - theplaylist.net
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23.01.2024

‘In A Violent Nature’ Review: Chris Nash’s Debut Heralds A Major New Voice In Horror [Sundance]

The first of many misdirects of perspective occurs in the opening shot of “In a Violent Nature.” The film opens with off-screen voices in discussion as the camera fixes its glance on what appears like a slipshod frame of a tree branch in the forest. It’s an image that feels haphazardly put together, and combined with the disembodied dialogue, filmmaker Chris Nash primes the audience to perceive the scene as something akin to a DIY YouTube video.

‘Sugarcane’ Review: A Haunting Journey Into The Horrors Of Indigenous Past [Sundance] - theplaylist.net
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23.01.2024

‘Sugarcane’ Review: A Haunting Journey Into The Horrors Of Indigenous Past [Sundance]

Every so often, a film comes along that, as if out of nowhere, leaves an unexpected impression and a need to find a moment to take in all that was witnessed fully; it’s a phenomenon that can come from any genre, any type of project, any filmmaker or subject, from battles in a galaxy far, far away to the intricate life story of a media tycoon. Sometimes, the smallest forms of art end up being the most effective, with “Sugarcane” a perfect example of how to draw in an audience to the film’s powerful message with moments as shocking as any entry into the world of horror.

‘Love Lies Bleeding’ review: Kristen Stewart stars in deadly lesbian bodybuilding thriller - nypost.com
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23.01.2024

‘Love Lies Bleeding’ review: Kristen Stewart stars in deadly lesbian bodybuilding thriller

bringing up “Twilight” now that Stewart has been an Oscar nominee, however we first learned in the vampire saga that the actress does infatuation very well. She effortlessly gives off an “I’d die without you” aura, and there is a tractor-beam power in her stares. Behind O’Brian’s wild eyes, meanwhile, is a person who could either kiss you or brutally stab you to death.

‘Daughters’ Review: Imprisoned Fathers Attempt To Connect With Their Children In This Emotion-Soaked Documentary [Sundance] - theplaylist.net
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23.01.2024

‘Daughters’ Review: Imprisoned Fathers Attempt To Connect With Their Children In This Emotion-Soaked Documentary [Sundance]

It’s safe to assume that, were one to simply look at the film’s runtime or consider the basic concept surrounding the documentary “Daughters,“ there’s presumably much more to this than a simple film about a Father-Daughter dance organized for one particular group of incarcerated men and their children, separated by prison walls and an ocean of distance both physically as much as emotionally. Such dance events are commonplace; normally held annually as a way for fathers to bond with their young girls within a setting not unlike a homecoming dance or prom, most could be seen as little more than an excuse for a large group of children to burn off energy as they dash around a gymnasium to any number of DJ-provided pop hits, but there are equal parts undeniable connections made throughout the course of the evening as well as a memory both will, in all likelihood, forever cherish.

‘Suncoast’ Review: Nico Parker Leads A Gentle, Empathetic Drama About Family & Appreciating Who You Have [Sundance] - theplaylist.net
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22.01.2024

‘Suncoast’ Review: Nico Parker Leads A Gentle, Empathetic Drama About Family & Appreciating Who You Have [Sundance]

Every human being, to some degree, takes for granted their loved ones, those who are present in their lives. But appreciating the fragility of who you have, and for the brief time you may have them, is difficult to consider when you’re a teenager trying to live your life and discover your place in the world.

Will Ferrell had ‘zero knowledge’ of the trans experience until a friend came out: ‘New territory’ - nypost.com
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22.01.2024

Will Ferrell had ‘zero knowledge’ of the trans experience until a friend came out: ‘New territory’

Will Ferrell revealed Sunday that he had “zero knowledge” of the trans experience until his close friend of 30 years Harper Steele came out to him in 2022.“I know I’ve met trans people before,” Ferrell, 56, told Variety in a clip posted to the outlet’s social media. “I didn’t have anyone personally in my life.

New Christopher Reeve doc details ‘absolutely incredible’ moment at ‘96 Oscars after horse-riding accident - nypost.com - Virginia
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22.01.2024

New Christopher Reeve doc details ‘absolutely incredible’ moment at ‘96 Oscars after horse-riding accident

told People magazine at Sunday night’s Sundance Film Festival premiere of the new documentary, “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.““And what sticks with me most,” he said, “was after that incredible warm welcome and that very long standing ovation that he received, his introduction — he followed it up with a wonderful speech about how cinema and movies are at their best when they not only entertain, but they inform and educate and address issues.”Among those in the audience applauding the “Rear Window” actor that night were Tom Hanks, Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt, John Travolta, Meryl Streep, Jim Carrey and Nicolas Cage.Reeve also remembered how clips from movies including “Coming Home” and “Terms of Endearment” addressed important human issues.“So that’s always stuck with me,” he told People.

‘The Moogai’ Review: Australian Social-Horror Is A Blunt Force Allegory About The Stolen Generations [Sundance] - theplaylist.net - Australia
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22.01.2024

‘The Moogai’ Review: Australian Social-Horror Is A Blunt Force Allegory About The Stolen Generations [Sundance]

An exploration of the generational trauma surrounding the “stolen generations” of Aboriginal children by the Australian government, Jon Bell’s feature debut “The Moogai” fits all the criteria of what we would, perhaps pejoratively, describe as “elevated horror.” A fraught term, and one that would need more than the length of this review to dive into, it nevertheless seems apt for a film that so blatantly makes its subtext into text.

‘Sebastian’ Review: A Nakedly Solipsistic Quarter-Life Crisis About A Sex Worker [Sundance] - theplaylist.net
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22.01.2024

‘Sebastian’ Review: A Nakedly Solipsistic Quarter-Life Crisis About A Sex Worker [Sundance]

It’s notoriously difficult to make films about writers. Writing — literally sitting down at a keyboard and banging out words — is about as fun to watch as paint drying.

‘Winner’ Review: Emilia Jones Can’t Really Rescue An All-Too-Safe Biopic Treatment [Sundance] - theplaylist.net - Russia
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22.01.2024

‘Winner’ Review: Emilia Jones Can’t Really Rescue An All-Too-Safe Biopic Treatment [Sundance]

The first line of “Winner” says it all: “My name is Reality Winner.” This uninspired introduction to the character, an NSA employee who leaked classified documents surrounding Russian election interference to the media, sets the tone for what’s to follow. Susanna Fogel’s film is not actively bad, just aggressively bland.

‘A Different Man’: Sebastian Stan Discovers Being Pretty Can Be A Horror Story - theplaylist.net - county Story
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22.01.2024

‘A Different Man’: Sebastian Stan Discovers Being Pretty Can Be A Horror Story

PARK CITY – The grass isn’t always greener is an axiom that has driven horror movies or “almost” horror movies since the silent film era. It’s no surprise then, that Aaron Schimberg’s “A Different Man” is clearly inspired by the noir thrillers of a time gone by.

‘Union’ Review: Ultra Verité Labor Doc Swerves Away From Greatness, Settles Instead for Good [Sundance] - theplaylist.net
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22.01.2024

‘Union’ Review: Ultra Verité Labor Doc Swerves Away From Greatness, Settles Instead for Good [Sundance]

A raw examination of labor organization at its most powerful, pure, and fragile, “Union” is a look at union drama uncut and without any guardrails. Verité to a fault, directors Stephen Maing and Brett Story present the documentary with a detached remove that isn’t matched by the framing of the central conflict, and yet morsels of true inspiration still manage to tumble forth.

‘Presence’ Review: Steven Soderbergh’s Unsettling Ghost Story Menace Is Memorable & Magical [Sundance] - theplaylist.net
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22.01.2024

‘Presence’ Review: Steven Soderbergh’s Unsettling Ghost Story Menace Is Memorable & Magical [Sundance]

Since returning from his announced retirement from feature filmmaking, Steven Soderbergh has been on a tear of productivity unmatched since the heyday of Hollywood’s studio system. His quickie projects might feel like slight exercises in style or storytelling, but they have never felt disposable.

‘Good One’ Review: Lily Collias Radiates In An Intimate Kelly Reichardt-Esque Of Girlhood & Overbearing Fathers [Sundance] - theplaylist.net - India
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21.01.2024

‘Good One’ Review: Lily Collias Radiates In An Intimate Kelly Reichardt-Esque Of Girlhood & Overbearing Fathers [Sundance]

Men can be overbearing. Some of us know this firsthand because, with a bit of self-awareness, we can recognize we have, at least at some point, been the pompous bloviating jackass while more introverted people, sometimes women, silently sit and endure our blowhard monologues.

‘Scream’ actress Melissa Barrera joins disruptive anti-Israel rally at Sundance - nypost.com - Utah - Israel - Palestine
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21.01.2024

‘Scream’ actress Melissa Barrera joins disruptive anti-Israel rally at Sundance

who appeared in “Scream VI” but was fired from the seventh “Scream” film over her controversial remarks on the war — joined the hourslong protest midway through as it choked the city’s historic main street and delayed festival-goers making their way to and from events.Barrera was let go from the horror flick in November after posting on Instagram, “Gaza is currently being treated like a concentration camp… THIS IS GENOCIDE & ETHNIC CLEANSING.”She stars in the new Sundance film “Your Monster.”The group of about 100 “Let Gaza Live” protesters chanted “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!” and “We are tired of funding Israel! Shame on Israel!” while clutching signs that read “Butcher Biden,” “De-platform Zionism” and “Intifada Everywhere.”One crowd chant seemed to approve of the Oct.

‘Love Lies Bleeding’ Review: Rose Glass’ Bloody, Brutal Bash Burns With Passion & Pride [Sundance] - theplaylist.net
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21.01.2024

‘Love Lies Bleeding’ Review: Rose Glass’ Bloody, Brutal Bash Burns With Passion & Pride [Sundance]

At first glance, “Love Lies Bleeding” might look like another Americana-steeped tale of lovers on the run. But a look beyond its sleek hardbodies reveals that director Rose Glass has once again made a monster movie, albeit one of a different character than the spiritual possession in her scorching debut “Saint Maud.” Here, Glass finds a Gothic-tinged tale of passion and pride burning brightly amidst the embers of the eighties.

‘Lolla’ Review: Perry Farrell’s Traveling Rock Circus Is Well Feted In ‘The Story Of Lollapalooza’ [Sundance] - theplaylist.net - USA
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21.01.2024

‘Lolla’ Review: Perry Farrell’s Traveling Rock Circus Is Well Feted In ‘The Story Of Lollapalooza’ [Sundance]

Coachella, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Summerfest, Pitchfork Music, etc. They all owe an enormous debt to Lollapalooza, the groundbreaking music festival that helped change the touring and music industry just as alternative music peaked in the early 90s.

‘My Old Ass’ Review: Maisy Stella Shines In This Genre-Breaking Coming Of Age Comedy - theplaylist.net
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21.01.2024

‘My Old Ass’ Review: Maisy Stella Shines In This Genre-Breaking Coming Of Age Comedy

PARK CITY – Coming up with a new twist for a teen movie ain’t easy. There have been so many over the decades that someone has likely already tried it.

‘My Old Ass’ review: YA romance with Aubrey Plaza needs a better ending - nypost.com - city Canadian
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21.01.2024

‘My Old Ass’ review: YA romance with Aubrey Plaza needs a better ending

more minutes.” Not once, until I saw “My Old Ass,” which premiered Saturday night at the Sundance Film Festival.Director Megan Park’s otherwise dreamy teen romance flick with a time-travel twist was chugging along quite sublimely, and then it abruptly stopped like someone cut power to the building.Without giving too much away, my hunch is that writer-director Park ended her film, which is produced by Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap, the way she did in order to avoid being lumped in with a particularly tired young-adult sub-genre. Running time: 88 minutes. Not yet rated.That’s the right idea.

Kieran Culkin is amazing in ‘A Real Pain’ at Sundance - nypost.com
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21.01.2024

Kieran Culkin is amazing in ‘A Real Pain’ at Sundance

be him. Benji blurts out totally inappropriate comments that other people could never get away with.

‘A Real Pain’ Review: Kieran Culkin Is Superb In Jesse Eisenberg’s Funny & Moving Dramedy [Sundance] - theplaylist.net
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21.01.2024

‘A Real Pain’ Review: Kieran Culkin Is Superb In Jesse Eisenberg’s Funny & Moving Dramedy [Sundance]

PARK CITY – There are multiple meanings to the title of Jesse Eisenberg’s latest directorial effort, “A Real Pain.” There is the pain that cousins Benji Kaplan (Eisenberg) and David Kaplan (Keiran Culkin) are experiencing over the passing of their beloved grandmother and there is the pain Benji is feeling over a horrifying incident in his cousin’s life. The most pressing example, however, is in David’s soul.

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