Illustration: Damon Dahlen/HuffPost; Photo: Courtesy of Sundance InstituteThe Sundance Film Festival, nestled in the peaceful Utah mountains during the frenzy of the annual Oscar derby, provides a portrait of the upcoming year in independent cinema. That personal touch is evident in the way Wang balances situational comedy and deep-seated drama, crafting a loveliness that feels intimate and specific yet endlessly relatable to anyone who has witnessed a loved one’s final days. “The Report”Courtesy of Sundance InstituteIs it true that the best political thrillers feature a whispery scene in the shadows of a parking garage where secrets are exchanged? “Corporate Animals”Courtesy of Sundance InstitutePatrick Brice is among my favorite underrated (and understated) filmmakers. With the “Creep” movies, he tells a home-invasion horror story that rises above its found-footage trappings.

Source: Huffington Post February 01, 2019 15:32 UTC