Our Favorite Movies From Sundance 2022

On the February 1, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Brad Oman and Chris Evangelista and staff writer Shania Russell to discuss our favorite movies from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.

 

Opening Banter: Congrats to Chris, and welcome to Shania!

 

In Our Feature Presentation:

• Shania
  • Fresh (Searchlight, will stream on Hulu March 4)
  • Nanny
  • Cha Cha Real Smooth (Apple TV+)
• Chris
  • Something in the Dirt
  • Emily the Criminal
  • Resurrection (in theaters via IFC Films, eventually streaming on Shudder)
• Brad
  • After Yang (A24, in theaters and on Showtime March 4)
  • Emergency (Amazon)
  • Brian and Charles (Focus Features, in theaters and on VOD)
• Ben
  • We Need to Talk About Cosby (currently on Showtime)
  • Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (Searchlight, but will stream exclusively on Hulu)
  • Fire of Love (National Geographic)

 

Also mentioned: 

• Shania Russell's Favorite Movies Of All Time
• We Need To Talk About Cosby Director W. Kamau Bell Talks Separating Art From The Artist [Interview]

 

• Nanny Review: Nikyatu Jusu's Haunting Parable Highlights The Pitfalls Of The American Dream [Sundance 2022]
• Navalny Review: A Riveting Portrait Of Vladimir Putin's Worst Nightmare [Sundance 2022]
• The Territory Review: The Amazon Rainforest's Indigenous Inhabitants Stand Tall In The Face Of Extinction [Sundance 2022]
• Sirens Review: An All-Woman Middle Eastern Thrash Metal Band Rocks During A Tumultuous Time [Sundance 2022]
• Three Minutes - A Lengthening Review: A Haunting Study Of 3 Minutes Of 16mm Footage [Sundance 2022]
• Girl Picture Review: Coming Of Age Is A Whole Vibe In This Tender Teen Portrait [Sundance 2022]
• Mija Review: The American Dream For First-Born Immigrants Comes With Immense Pressure [Sundance 2022]
• Am I OK? Review: Dakota Johnson And Sonoya Mizuno Carry This Tale Of Self-Discovery [Sundance 2022]
• The Mission Review: Mormon Missionaries Take A Life-Changing Journey In A Somewhat Stagnant Doc [Sundance 2022]
• Emily The Criminal Review: Aubrey Plaza Is Superb In This Gig Economy Crime Saga [Sundance 2022]
• 892 Review: John Boyega's Powerhouse Performance Elevates A Tense But Familiar Bank Robbery Thriller [Sundance 2022]
• Brian And Charles Review: Friendship Blossoms In A Lo-Fi Frankenstein Riff With A Kooky Robot [Sundance 2022]
• 2nd Chance Review: The Wild True Story Of The Inventor Of The Bulletproof Vest [Sundance 2022]
• Nothing Compares Review: A Compassionate Look At Sinéad O'Connor's Pop Stardom Rise And Fall [Sundance 2022]
• Alice Review: Keke Palmer's Enslaved Character Realizes She's Actually Living In 1973 [Sundance 2022]
• Call Jane Review: A Well-Meaning But Strangely Simplified Look At The Jane Collective [Sundance 2022]
• Resurrection Review: Rebecca Hall Delivers Another Fierce Performance In This Disturbing Thriller [Sundance 2022]
• Cha Cha Real Smooth Review: Cooper Raiff And Dakota Johnson Star In This Ultra-Charming Modern Rom-Com [Sundance 2022]
• Fresh Review: Sink Your Teeth Into A Gory Romance Gone Wrong [Sundance 2022]
• God's Country Review: Thandiwe Newton Is Pushed To A Breaking Point [Sundance 2022]
• TikTok, Boom Review: Informative Doc Digs Into The Popularity And Problems Of The Viral Sensation [Sundance 2022]
• Babysitter Review: A Zany Exploration Of Misogyny And Motherhood [Sundance 2022]
• Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power Review: The Inherent Misogyny Of Cinema Is Academically Analyzed [Sundance 2022]
• Good Luck To You, Leo Grande Review: Emma Thompson Is Magnetic In This Intimate Drama [Sundance 2022]
• Something In The Dirt Review: Another Wonderful Genre-Bending Gem From Benson And Moorhead [Sundance 2022]
• Lucy And Desi Review: Amy Poehler Crafts A Loving Tribute To The Trailblazing TV Couple [Sundance 2022]
• Hatching Review: Practical Effects Enhance This Striking Creature Feature [Sundance 2022]
• You Won't Be Alone Review: A Poetic, But Far Too Derivative Bit Of Folk Horror [Sundance 2022]
• Dual Review: Karen Gillan Tries To Kill Her Double In Riley Stearns' Dark Comedy [Sundance 2022]
• We Need To Talk About Cosby Review: No Punches Are Pulled In This Raw Reconciliation Of The Disgraced Icon [Sundance 2022]
• After Yang Review: Kogonada's Sci-Fi Sophomore Feature Finds Beauty In The Ordinary [Sundance 2022]
• Living Review: Bill Nighy Leads A Quietly Affecting Remake Of Akira Kurosawa's Ikiru [Sundance 2022]
• Watcher Review: A Slow-Burn Thriller Short On Actual Thrills [Sundance 2022]
• Riotsville, USA Review: A Stark, Damning Archival Documentary About Institutional Control In America [Sundance 2022]
• When You Finish Saving The World Review: Jesse Eisenberg's Directorial Debut Is An Intentional Cringefest [Sundance 2022]
• The Princess Review: The Tragic Princess Diana Story Is Retold Yet Again [Sundance 2022]
• Emergency Review: Chaos, Comedy, And Racial Tension Make For A Captivating Caper [Sundance 2022]
• Fire Of Love Review: A Mesmerizing Portrait Of The World's Best Volcanologist Power Couple [Sundance 2022]

 

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