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Olivia Wilde Rebuilds Her Narrative After Backlash
culture23 days ago

Olivia Wilde Rebuilds Her Narrative After Backlash

In a wide-ranging profile, Olivia Wilde explains how public backlash to Don’t Worry Darling pushed her to rethink her public persona, details The Invite’s record Sundance sale and theatrical release as a turning point for her career, and describes the personal growth that followed—therapy, solo travel, and time with her kids. She also reflects on her relationships (including with Harry Styles and Caspar Jopling) and her evolving approach to art, while navigating co-parenting with Jason Sudeikis and preparing new projects with renewed confidence.

Miss You, Love You: A quiet, piercing grief drama anchored by Janney
entertainment1 month ago

Miss You, Love You: A quiet, piercing grief drama anchored by Janney

A tightly written two-hander about grief and aging, Miss You, Love You centers on Diane (Allison Janney) as she navigates anger and sorrow after her husband’s death, with Jim Rash’s sharp script and direction delivering intimate, non-clichéd exchanges and a standout performance that elevates the film beyond its small, self-contained scope. Though occasionally neat, the drama’s emotional punch resonates, and HBO will premiere it after Sundance, where it generated early buzz.

Ricky Breaks the Mold: Sundance-Winning Drama Goes DIY for Its Theatrical Run
entertainment3 months ago

Ricky Breaks the Mold: Sundance-Winning Drama Goes DIY for Its Theatrical Run

After debuting at Sundance with wide acclaim and a directing prize, Ricky is being released through a bold self-distribution plan by its creators, leveraging four-walling, a Kickstarter campaign, and targeted community screenings (including at San Quentin) to ensure access for those most affected by recidivism, ahead of an April 24 theatrical release.

Behind the Lens in Washington: The Making of Train Dreams
entertainment4 months ago

Behind the Lens in Washington: The Making of Train Dreams

A Spokane photographer and IATSE stills artist, Daniel Schaefer, documented the production of Train Dreams—an Oscar-nominated Pacific Northwest epic—using era-appropriate lenses to authentically match multiple time periods, filming on Eastern Washington locations, including a forest-fire sequence tied to a real nearby blaze; the film premiered at Sundance 2025 and later earned four Academy Award nominations, highlighting Washington’s growing film industry.

Laughing Through Cancer: The Irreverent Doc About André Ricciardi
culture4 months ago

Laughing Through Cancer: The Irreverent Doc About André Ricciardi

A Sundance-winning documentary follows André Ricciardi, a San Francisco ad guru diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer, as he invites friends to document his life and death with irreverent humor rather than a sob story. Directors Tony Benna and producer Lee Einhorn chronicle the couple years of filming—from chemotherapy and desert escapades to a puppet-augmented portrait that captures his friendships and daredevil curiosity—creating an intimate, frank portrait of a man who wanted life to be celebrated, not mourned, and who urged viewers to get a colonoscopy.

Sundance 2027 Lands in Boulder with Downtown and Campus Venues
entertainment4 months ago

Sundance 2027 Lands in Boulder with Downtown and Campus Venues

The Sundance Film Festival announced its 2027 edition will be held in Boulder from Jan 21–31, centered in downtown and CU Boulder campuses with venues across the city (including Boulder High, Boulder Theater, Chautauqua Auditorium, Dairy Arts Center, Macky Auditorium and more) and talks at Canyon Theater and Old Main. The centralized, Boulder-only setup aims to streamline logistics versus Park City, though hotel capacity remains limited; locals will have easier access to screenings after premiere-night tickets.

Tom Noonan, Iconic Manhunter Villain and Indie Pioneer, Dies at 74
entertainment4 months ago

Tom Noonan, Iconic Manhunter Villain and Indie Pioneer, Dies at 74

Tom Noonan, the distinctive character actor and filmmaker best known for playing Francis Dollarhyde in Manhunter and for the Sundance-winning What Happened Was…, died on Valentine’s Day 2026 at age 74, confirmed by former co-star Karen Sillas. A prolific presence on stage, screen and TV—from The Last Action Hero to Synecdoche, New York, Damages and Hell on Wheels—Noonan helped shape modern indie cinema with What Happened Was…, the two-hander adapted from his stage play that premiered at Sundance and won the Grand Jury Prize.

Josephine Sweeps IndieWire’s Sundance Critics Survey 2026
entertainment5 months ago

Josephine Sweeps IndieWire’s Sundance Critics Survey 2026

IndieWire’s Sundance Critics Survey crowned Beth de Araújo’s Josephine the overwhelming favorite, sweeping Best Feature Film, Best Directing, Best Screenwriting and Best Performance (Mason Reeves first; Channing Tatum second), and helping it win both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award. William Greaves’ posthumous documentary Once Upon a Time in Harlem was named Best Documentary Feature and placed third in Best Feature; The Weight also ranked prominently in Best Feature. Critics from multiple continents weighed in, with results spanning Best Feature, Documentary, Directing, Screenwriting, International and First Feature categories across the festival’s awards landscape.

Sundance Prizes Spotlight Josephine and Nuisance Bear
film5 months ago

Sundance Prizes Spotlight Josephine and Nuisance Bear

At the Sundance Film Festival, Josephine won the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize (and its audience prize for U.S. narrative) while Nuisance Bear captured the U.S. Documentary Grand Jury Prize; additional prizes went to To Hold a Mountain (world cinema documentary), Shame and Money (world cinema drama), and NEXT winners The Incomer and TheyDream, signaling strong distributor interest across multiple titles.

Tarantino’s ‘weakest actor’ jab meets Dano’s poised Sundance reply
entertainment5 months ago

Tarantino’s ‘weakest actor’ jab meets Dano’s poised Sundance reply

Tarantino publicly called Paul Dano the “weakest fucking actor” on a podcast, triggering backlash; Dano later responded during a Sundance 20th‑anniversary reunion for Little Miss Sunshine with a gracious message thanking supporters, while fellow stars like Ethan Hawke and Toni Collette defended him, sparking conversation about the severity of public critiques in Hollywood.

Dano Applauded by Peers After Tarantino's Dismissive Remarks About His Work
entertainment5 months ago

Dano Applauded by Peers After Tarantino's Dismissive Remarks About His Work

After Quentin Tarantino called Paul Dano the “weakest fucking actor in SAG” for There Will Be Blood, a chorus of tributes from Dano’s colleagues and fans followed. Dano said he was incredibly grateful the world spoke up for him so he didn’t have to, with Toni Collette and Little Miss Sunshine director duo Dayton and Faris weighing in. The moment coincides with a 20th‑anniversary Sundance screening of Little Miss Sunshine in Park City, as the industry rallies around Dano’s talents.