Authors: John Ford
Slamdance Film Review: Domestic
In this heartfelt film, Romanian director Adrian Sitaru takes us along on his investigation of humanity’s relationship with the animals we love, the animals we eat and the difference between the two. Focusing on the lives of a small, tight-knit Romanian community, Domestic is a charming examination of how relationships with animals can help us deal with life, and with death, without taking itself too seriously. … read more
Slamdance Film Review: The Brotherhood of the Traveling Rants
Opening with Gavin McInnes—the “Godfather of Hipsterdom” and one of the co-creators of Vice Magazine—going around and asking famous comedians how to be funny, The Brotherhood of the Traveling Rants is a lot of fun. After turning his book tour into a comedy tour, McInnes gets his BFF from high school, Steve Durand, drunk and takes advantage of him… I mean, gets him to agree to go on the tour with him… yeah, that’s it. … read more
Slamdance Film Review: Where I Am
In 1999, writer Robert Drake was brutally attacked by two local men and left for dead in Sligo, Ireland. The assault left Drake horribly crippled: unable to walk without a sense of balance, he is now confined to a wheelchair, and has difficulty speaking or paying attention for long periods of time. … read more
Slamdance Film Review: Joy de V.
In her debut feature film, Nadia Szold presents a nostalgic look back at the classic film noir period. Joy de V takes place in a version of New York heavily shrouded in organized crime, where Roman (Evan Louison), a small-time con-artist whose biggest scam is receiving disability checks by pretending to be crazy, and his seven-month-pregnant wife, Joy (Josephine de La Baume), live happily in a small apartment.
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Slamdance Film Review: Vipaka
Former therapist/current life coach Thomas Carter (Anthony Mackie) has just released his self-help book and is on the road to success when his brother, Ben (Mike Epps), shows up and threatens to unearth haunting moments from Tommy’s past. In an attempt to make some quick cash to pay off his troubled brother, Tommy adds several additional days to his book tour and takes on a new client named Angel (Forest Whitaker). … read more
Mika @ In the Venue 03.30
Usually when an artist or band opens with your favorite song of theirs, it’s all downhill from there—but, luckily for me, this was a special situation. You see, before this concert, I’d only heard about a third of Mika’s work. Which was basically the reason I’d decided to review the thing in the first place—I’d liked what I’d heard, and I wanted to hear more. So, when Mika opened with “Grace Kelly,” a fun song that’s really just a “fuck you” to record execs, I knew there was a good chance of things improving from that point. … read more
Green Jell-O and Prescription Pill Empowerment: The Righteous and Very...
Utah’s newest theatre production company, Alligator Press Productions, has opened its first theatrical season with The Righteous and Very Real Housewives of Utah County—a world premiere containing six strong female roles. … read more
The Days God Slept: Short Film Review
What secrets do we keep from those who love us? And how different is our perspective of our interactions with those around us compared to those whom we’re interacting with? The Days God Slept dives into these questions and more with some beautiful visual metaphors and poignant music. … read more
DIY or Die: An Interview with Peter Baxter of Slamdance
“I think that over the years, the gatekeepers—the studio gatekeepers—have now become fewer, because I think with a film festival like Slamdance, the way that it’s programmed has shown that you don’t have to then be anointed, as it were, by a studio member to say that you can come in and now you can do this. Slamdance has played its part in helping to break down that barrier.” … read more
Slamdance Film Review: Waiting for Mamu
In Kathmandu, Nepal, the children of convicted citizens are sent to prison with their parents until they are old enough to make it on their own or until their parents are released.
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Slamdance Film Review: Copenhagen
Shot in the beautiful city of (you guessed it) Copenhagen, Denmark, the film follows 28-year-old William (Gethin Anthony) as he searches for his grandfather with nothing to guide him besides a letter.
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Slamdance Film Review: Elliot
In a stunning tribute to amateur filmmaking, this documentary follows Elliot—an overwhelmingly amateur filmmaker who is on a journey to become a cult icon as Canada’s first action hero.
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