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Sundance Review: ‘Transsiberian’ Is Gritty, Intense At Times

Sundance Review: ‘Transsiberian’ Is Gritty, Intense At Times

The Machinist director Brad Anderson spins a web of deception in this intense drama about traveling abroad.

By Neil Miller on July 18, 2008 | Comments

First Look: Baghead Movie Poster

First Look: Baghead Movie Poster

I was initially drawn to the film Baghead at this year’s Sundance Film Festival based on its deceptively intelligent script and its seriously low-budget production. You however, will be drawn to the oddity of this teaser poster more than anything else.

By Neil Miller on April 22, 2008 | Comments

Overture Acquires ‘Sunshine Cleaning’

Overture Acquires ‘Sunshine Cleaning’

Amy Adams and Emily Blunt clean up people’s death scenes. Who wouldn’t buy this?

By Neil Miller on February 28, 2008 | Comments

Searchlight to Release Choke on August 1

Searchlight to Release Choke on August 1

Fox Searchlight announces a date for its Chuck Palahniuk penned Sundance ‘08 acquisition…

By Neil Miller on January 31, 2008 | Comments

The Ten Best Films of Sundance ‘08

The Ten Best Films of Sundance ‘08

I had the honor of seeing a lot of great films this year in Park City — many of which I will be following throughout the year until they are released for everyone to see.

By Neil Miller on January 29, 2008 | Comments

The Five Worst Films of Sundance 2008

The Five Worst Films of Sundance 2008

Pictures have been left out of this post in order to protect the innocent, whoever they may be…

By Neil Miller on January 29, 2008 | Comments

Sundance Blog: That’s a Wrap on Sundance 2008

Sundance Blog: That’s a Wrap on Sundance 2008

Sundance has come and gone… Time to plan for SXSW!

By Neil Miller on January 29, 2008 | Comments

Sundance Blog: This Trip Has Derailed

Sundance Blog: This Trip Has Derailed

Time to dwell on all the movies I missed this week…

By Neil Miller on January 27, 2008 | Comments

2008 Sundance Award Winners Announced

2008 Sundance Award Winners Announced

Juries and Audiences recognize the best films shown in Park City, Utah this year.

By Neil Miller on January 26, 2008 | Comments

Sundance: ‘The Wackness’ Wins the Dramatic Audience Award

Sundance: ‘The Wackness’ Wins the Dramatic Audience Award

One of my personal favorites of the festival was also the hands down audience favorite as well.

By Neil Miller on January 26, 2008 | Comments

Sundance: Sony Pictures Classics Wants Some ‘Wackness’; Fans Should Be Scared

Sundance: Sony Pictures Classics Wants Some ‘Wackness’; Fans Should Be Scared

Allow me to preface this: I could not be happier to hear that director Jonathan Levine’s dark teen drug comedy The Wackness is about to be purchased by a studio for distribution. After waiting all week and talking to Levine on Thursday about the tedious waiting game, it was becoming very frustrating to see that [...]

By Neil Miller on January 26, 2008 | Comments

Sundance Blog: It’s Quiet Now

Sundance Blog: It’s Quiet Now

We missed Quentin, saw Olivia and finally found out what the big deal was with that Hamlet 2 movie…

By Neil Miller on January 26, 2008 | Comments

Sundance Media: Quentin Tarantino Flips Out at Sundance!

Sundance Media: Quentin Tarantino Flips Out at Sundance!

Looks like someone is a little cranky without his morning latte…

By Neil Miller on January 26, 2008 | Comments

Sundance Media: Smart People Starring Ellen Page

Sundance Media: Smart People Starring Ellen Page

Check out the first trailer for one of the “Smartest” films of the ‘08 Sundance Film Festival.

By Neil Miller on January 25, 2008 | Comments

Sundance Review: ‘Sugar’ Can’t Survive on Heart Alone

Sundance Review: ‘Sugar’ Can’t Survive on Heart Alone

From the directors of ‘Half Nelson’ comes a slowly paced drama about a Dominican baseball player coming to America.

By Neil Miller on January 25, 2008 | Comments

Sundance Buzz: Sony Pictures Classics Buys Baghead

Sundance Buzz: Sony Pictures Classics Buys Baghead

SPC grabs up a low-budget flick that was very well received by fans and critics alike.

By Neil Miller on January 25, 2008 | Comments

Sundance Blog: Interviews, Snow and Surprises

Sundance Blog: Interviews, Snow and Surprises

Sundance rolls on, and with no sleep and plenty more work to do, I keep rolling as well.

By Neil Miller on January 25, 2008 | Comments

Sundance Interview: ‘The Wackness’ Writer/Director Jonathan Levine

Sundance Interview: ‘The Wackness’ Writer/Director Jonathan Levine

The passionate writer/director behind The Wackness talks about bringing his film to Sundance, his other film All The Boys Love Mandy Lane and the thought of making a sexy werewolf western starring Ben Kingsley.

By Neil Miller on January 25, 2008 | Comments

Sundance Review: Assassination of a High School President

Sundance Review: Assassination of a High School President

Director Brett Simon and a talented cast deliver a vision of a John Hughes-style noir flick that is smart, sexy and thoroughly entertaining.

By Neil Miller on January 25, 2008 | Comments

Sundance Blog: Alcohol and High Altitude Don’t Mix

Sundance Blog: Alcohol and High Altitude Don’t Mix

All work and no play make your first drunken rampage a tough situation to recover from…

By Neil Miller on January 24, 2008 | Comments