Sundance Film Festival: ‘Land’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi In Robin Wright’s directorial debut she captures the beauty of nature and the world we live in. Her character, Edee has been suffering for a while now, after the loss of her husband and son. She has been trying to live, meanwhile she feels like she is just existing. She feels like she doesn’t have a purpose in life anymore. The choices … Continue reading Sundance Film Festival: ‘Land’ Review

Sundance Film Festival: ‘Mayday’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Mayday is written and directed by Karen Cinorre. It is a daring, visceral debut with absolutely stunning cinematography. It is such a powerful story that addresses womanhood through an alternate reality. We meet Ana, who was just startled out of her dream and the last words we hear, in a whisper, is mayday. As she prepares for a wedding for a woman … Continue reading Sundance Film Festival: ‘Mayday’ Review

Sundance Film Festival: ‘Marvelous And The Black Hole’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Marvelous and the Black Hole is a magical directorial debut from Kate Tsang. She brings a story about grieving and losing your way after the loss of a loved one. Tsang addresses that pain that never fully goes away through thirteen-year-old Sammy (Miya Cech), who lost her mother and is trying to go on without her. Sammy has a very hard time … Continue reading Sundance Film Festival: ‘Marvelous And The Black Hole’ Review

Sundance Film Festival: ‘Superior’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Superior written and directed by Erin Vassilopoulos feels like a retro action thriller. The beginning of the film puts you right in the middle of the action and instantly sets the tone for the rest of the film. Vassilopoulos has a distinct style that she presents in this film and it works for the characters. When Mariane (Alessandra Mesa), runs away from … Continue reading Sundance Film Festival: ‘Superior’ Review

Sundance Film Festival: ‘On The Count Of Three’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi On the Count of Three is the definition of what a “ride or die” friendship is. The opening scene sets the tone for the film, as the title of the film is tied to the discussion of suicide. Val and Kevin are lifelong friends and they have been through everything with each other. Val (Jerrod Carmichael) goes to visit Kevin (Christopher Abbott) … Continue reading Sundance Film Festival: ‘On The Count Of Three’ Review