The Sundance Film Festival is upon us and we had a chance to check out some screenings. Along with features, Sundance also has shorts and episodic programs. This week we look at a horror short, a pilot for an episodic series, and a documentary. We also discuss an award winning director, two iconic actors, and "Weird" Al Yankovic.
"Weird" Al Yankovic is an important piece of music history. If anyone deserves a biopic about their life, it is him. But should Daniel Radcliffe be the one to play him? Plus, we talk about the possible pairing of Bong Joon-ho and Robert Pattinson. How is the former Twilight star like Nicolas Cage?
We wanted to get a full feel for this year's Sundance Film Festival, so we decided to look at what the fest has to offer. We start with a review of Huella. The horror short is about a woman whose grandmother has just passed away. Horror is known for being straightforward, but there have been some movies in the genre that have been more nuanced. Does that work in a short film? We also try to figure out what the Talking Heads have to do with it.
Bring on the Dancing Horses has nothing to do with Echo and the Bunnymen. It is the tale of a female assassin who is working at completing a list of targets. We talk about the interesting pacing, what role music plays in it, and whether we would watch more episodes if and when they came available.
The show closes with a review of Riotsville, USA. The documentary is comprised of archival footage from the late 1960s. There are also no modern day interviews. How well did this work? We also talk about how a documentary can be timely but still manage to miss the point.
Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.
Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel Muir, Blake, and Danny. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Danny can be found on Twitter @default_player and on Instagram at default_player. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.
Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.
Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.
Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com