How A Water Slide Comedy Won Sundance

Defying all expectations, The Way, Way Back becomes the festival’s first mega-sale in years.

Richard Rushfield 3 months ago 15 responses

8 Trends Defining Sundance 2013

The years of uncontrolled glitz may be in the past, but the festival is still capable of making waves.

Richard Rushfield 4 months ago 7 responses

Pussy Riot’s Ongoing Struggle

The filmmakers behind Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer, which just got bought by HBO, discuss the complexities of their film and the worldwide movement it captures. And with two performers still in jail, the film is increasingly urgent.

Doree Shafrir 4 months ago 3 responses

Chris Matthews And Sen. Chris Dodd Congratulate “Newlyweeds” At Sundance

The Hollywood duo come within sniffing distance of pot smoke at the premiere party for the stoner coming-of-age tale.

Richard Rushfield 4 months ago respond

Sundance Gives Dick Cheney A Chance

Director RJ Cutler takes an intimate look at the former Vice-President’s career in The World According to Dick Cheney.

Richard Rushfield 4 months ago 2 responses

It’s A Director Showdown At Sundance’s Opening Night Party

The indie film world converges to kick off the 2013 festival.

Richard Rushfield 4 months ago 1 response

Sundance’s Favorite Son Directs Michael Cera In "Crystal Fairy"

Michael Cera and Gaby Hoffmann explore the hallucinogenic properties of the San Pedro cactus Sebastián Silva’s latest movie.

Tessa Stuart 4 months ago 2 responses

Robert Redford: The Recession Saved The Sundance Film Festival

At the festival’s open, Redford credits the downturn with driving away the Paris Hiltons and restoring the gathering to its roots. “Now we can focus again.”

Richard Rushfield 4 months ago 14 responses

2013 Sundance Preview: 29 Exciting Movies!

The Sundance Film Festival begins Thursday, and we will be there. Will one of these movies be the next Beasts of the Southern Wild? Here’s a preview of the festival’s best, both narrative and documentary, and in and out of competition.

Kate Aurthur 4 months ago 79 responses