Sundance 2011
Hobo With A Shotgun
As soon as the bold vintage yellow font appears on the screen with Darius Holbert and Russ Howard III’s traditional 70s score playing in the background, it’s apparent director Jason Eisener has methodically examined the exploitation genre and adapted to fit today’s appreciation for the over-the-top filmmaking style. … read more
The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975
“The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975” is a film collage made from Swedish archival news footage gathered in the 60s and 70s about the American black power movement. Swedish reporters recorded In-depth interviews with people like Dr. Martin Luther King , Eldridge Cleaver and Bobby Seale. … read more
Live From Sundance: Lou Reed
Last night, I waited in line for nearly two hours outside of Park City’s Kimball Arts Center to see the one and only, Lou Reed. The venue’s capacity was a little over 300 and only open to Sundance Film festival credential holders or those special enough to score a slot on the guest list. … read more
!W.A.R.
Have you ever heard of Judy Chicago, Yvonne Rainer or Miriam Schapiro? Marina Abramović or Carolee Schneemann? Your answer is precisely why this film exists. In the not-too-distant past, female artists (and women in general) were not taken seriously by the mainstream art world. … read more
Page One: A Year Inside The New York Times
“Page One” could have been called “Everything I Learned in Journalism 101.” The film informs viewers of the ins and outs of the current day struggles and uncertainty traditional news media outlets face due to fragmentation, loss of advertising revenue and massive lay offs in the industry … read more
How To Die In Oregon
In 1994 Oregon legalized physician-assisted suicide. If a person is diagnosed with a terminal disease and has less than six months to live, they can chose to kill themselves by taking a lethal dose of barbiturates. Since passing more than 500 people have chosen to end their lives on their own time. … read more
Being Elmo
When Elmo (as we know him today) crashed onto the scene of Sesame Street in 1985, probably not even Jim Henson himself could have imagined the elmosteria that would break out across the world. … read more
Red State
The publicity swirling around Kevin Smith’s religious thriller is nothing short of astonishing. The Sundance alum’s latest creation even ignited a protest from members of the Westboro Baptist Church during his premiere screening. … read more
Terri
The idea of an overweight high school student who’s teased by his peers as he swoons over the most popular girl is nothing new, but Azazel Jacobs attempts to change up the clichéd concept by adding a whacky assistant principal who attempts to win students’ affection with mixed results. … read more
Troubadours
Inspired by Carole King and James Taylor’s Troubadour reunion show in 2007, filmmaker Morgan Neville’s “Troubadours” is an informative documentary about a time in musical history that is often swept under the rug. … read more
Beats, Rhymes & Life
“Beats, Rhymes & Life” serves as a comprehensive look at one of the most influential hip hop groups to come out of the East Coast. The film traces A Tribe Called Quest from their roots in Queens, through the creation of their five albums and to their eventual and unsuspected breakup in 1998. … read more
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Circumstance
“Circumstance” is a fictional story based on real-life experiences from the director, producer and writer of the film, Maryam Keshavarz. The story chronicles the rebellious behavior of two 16 year-old girls, Atafeh and Shireen, in present-day Iranian society where woman have no voice. … read more
