The Mission, 2022. Written and directed by Tania Anderson. SYNOPSIS: A revelation of the inner lives of young Latter-day Saints missionaries, as they leave their homes for the first time and embark upon the most emotionally, physically, and psychologically challenging period of their lives. Tania Anderson’s doc debut makes a full-footed attempt to grant insight […]
2022 Sundance Film Festival Review – Brian and Charles
Brian and Charles, 2022. Directed by Jim Archer. Starring David Earl, Chris Hayward, Louise Brealey, Jamie Michie, Lowri Izzard, and Mari Izzard. SYNOPSIS: After a particularly harsh winter, Brian goes into a deep depression. Completely isolated and with no one to talk to, he does what any sane person would do when faced with such […]
2022 Sundance Film Festival Video Review – Cha Cha Real Smooth is a near perfect romantic comedy
EJ Moreno with a video review of the new Sundance film, Cha Cha Real Smooth… Cooper Raiff is gearing up to be the future of film with his honest and brilliant films. He’s back with the Sundance hit Cha Cha Real Smooth, starring Dakota Johnson. This is the perfect romantic comedy for the millennial generation. […]
2022 Sundance Film Festival Review – All That Breathes
All That Breathes, 2022. Directed by Shaunak Sen. SYNOPSIS: Amid the darkening backdrop of Delhi’s apocalyptic air and escalating violence, two brothers devote their lives to protect one casualty of the turbulent times: the bird known as the black kite. Low on words but high on immediate visual impact, Shaunak Sen’s (Cities of Sleep) new […]
2022 Sundance Film Festival Review – Master
Master, 2022. Written and directed by Mariama Diallo. Starring Regina Hall, Zoe Renee, Talia Ryder, Talia Balsam, and Amber Gray. SYNOPSIS: Two Black women begin to share disturbing experiences at a predominantly white college in New England. One suspects that Mariama Diallo’s feature debut Master is going to receive its fair share of comparisons to 2019’s […]
2022 Sundance Film Festival Video Review – jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy Part 1: Vision
EJ Moreno with a Sundance video review of Part 1 of the Kanye West documentary jeen-yuhs… jeen-yuhs Part 1, titled Vision, is a perfect start to the Kanye West documentary. In one of the most detailed music documentaries ever, this Sundance 2022 debut is a must-see for any Yeezy fan. Watch the review below, and be […]
2022 Sundance Film Festival Review – Downfall: The Case Against Boeing
Downfall: The Case Against Boeing, 2022. Directed by Rory Kennedy. SYNOPSIS: An investigation into the two Boeing 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people, exploring both the root causes and the human cost. Oscar nominee Rory Kennedy’s (Last Days in Vietnam) new documentary may offer a fairly by-the-numbers treatment of the Boeing 737 MAX scandal, […]
2022 Sundance Film Festival Review – Emergency
Emergency, 2022. Directed by Carey Williams. Starring RJ Cyler, Donald Elise Watkins, Sebastian Chacon, Maddie Nichols, Madison Thompson, and Sabrina Carpenter. SYNOPSIS: Ready for a night of legendary partying, three college students must weigh the pros and cons of calling the police when faced with an unexpected situation. Carey Williams follows up his middling debut R#J […]
2022 Sundance Film Festival Review – Sirens
Sirens, 2022. Written and directed by Rita Baghdadi. SYNOPSIS: Lilas and Shery, co-founders and guitarists of the Middle East’s first all-female metal band, wrestle with friendship, sexuality, and destruction in their pursuit of becoming thrash metal rock stars. Moroccan-American director Rita Baghdadi’s (My Country No More) new documentary Sirens certainly doesn’t want for fascinating subjects, […]
2022 Sundance Film Festival Video Review – 892
EJ Moreno with a Sundance video review of 892… 892 breaks your heart with each scene, telling the real-life story of Brian Easley. John Boyega stars in the film and brings his best to what is likely his career-defining role. Honestly, we should start the awards campaign for him now as Boyega is bound to […]
