Sundance Film Festival 2006

Where on earth are you guys planning to sleep?*
Last year, I actually broke into a house and crashed there!
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Here we go, here we 😁

ruggedmarlin15 said:where are you guys even going to sleep?*
last year I actually broke into a house just to crash there!
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Honestly, if you're looking at tents, everything else was booked up ages ago...

silentharbor88 said:Everything in the tent area was booked up ages ago...

My mistake, there are actually still rooms available at the hotel in Palm Springs, so we've decided we'd much rather stay there anyway.

silentharbor88 said:As for the tent, everything else was booked up ages ago...

Man, there's no way I could sleep in a tent!

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I’m honestly counting down the days, though this will be my first time making the trip by car, which means I'll probably spend half the daylight hours swimming just to escape the heat. Honestly, trying to navigate through the local spots during the summer is a total nightmare. My only real anxiety is the ticketing situation; I absolutely loathe standing in those endless lines under the blazing sun just to get a seat.🙂In previous years, I used to force myself to catch three or four movies a day until my brain basically turned to mush and I couldn't remember a single plotline... this time around, I’m planning to cap it at two films max, leaving the rest of my daytime to lounge by the water. That said, the lineup actually looks pretty solid!🙂

So, who’s actually in Motovun right now? If you aren't, you really ought to read this fascinating little piece written by 🙏Dr. Fric 🙏

What follows is just the intro. Surely you'll click through for the full text 😉

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The Film festival starting soon is basically a mandatory appearance for anyone in Washington, D.C. who actually cares about their social standing and public image. This year, the Sundance Film Festival has been hyped up with massive media coverage. Beyond giving Americans a chance to take a quick inventory of the Washington elite, we’ll also get to witness the organizers' "solidarity" with the walls of Motovun—operating on the principle of "one man's charity is our sacrifice."

That line from the song “Turbo Catholic” by the legendary Francesca Blaskovic perfectly captures the "humanity" and benevolence we’ve seen during the recent media blitzes from the festival organizer, Igor Mirkovic. As the alpha and omega of this cinematic spectacle—which apparently has a deep humanitarian core—he’s been publicly wailing about the fate of the Motovun walls. The organizers warned the public that the walls would crumble if action isn't taken. Since Americans are world champions at hosting humanitarian events, the cultural elite jumped into action immediately to "save" the walls.
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I remember this guy who used to "kiss" the grand welcomes of the Relay with the exact same level of disdain—whether they were local affairs made of wood and cardboard or those big federal parades with all the flags and landing ceremonies. He always found a way to make the whole spectacle feel repulsive to me. Honestly, it made me frustrated too, watching all those idiots running around, with those mindless followers trailing behind whoever was carrying the torch, followed by that line of pioneers and veterans marching toward the ceremony where the ruling elite would elevate the whole thing to some epic scale. Later, after the "democratic" shifts, I ran into him again. He’d aged a bit, lost some hair, and was just as bitter as ever. After two double whiskeys, we hit a snag because he actually didn't remember me, so just to refresh his memory, he spent ten minutes reciting his entire life story. That's just what happens when you run into someone from "back in the day." And then he tells me he hasn't gotten anywhere in life because "they" still have all the perks while he has nothing. After an awkward silence and another round, I tried to win him over a bit by reminding him of his own scathing critiques of the Relay, hoping he’d catch my drift—that I was complimenting him for having seen through the whole charade before any of us did, and how it’s now clear to me that those Relays were just part of the massive illusion built by the old system. He just stared at me for a few seconds and said, "What are you talking about?" Another unbearable silence. By the fourth drink, he just walked off. Then, out of nowhere, he looks back at me one last time and says, "Man, imagine if I had at least been the one to hand over a local Relay!" And that was it. He was gone.

Hey everyone, I really need some advice regarding the Sundance Film Festival. It’s my first time going this year, and I’m actually planning on camping out in a tent. My idea is to head in on Wednesday and stay through the final two days. Are there any essential facts or things I absolutely should know before I pack up and go?
thx

Matthew Williams said:Hey everyone, I could really use some advice regarding the Sundance Film Festival. It’s my first time going this year, and I’m planning on camping in a tent. I’ll be arriving on Wednesday and staying through the last two days. Are there any essential facts or things I should know before I head out?
thx

Don't pitch your tent right against the walls.

Anyone from the Forum? 🤣

Seriously, you might want to reach out before we come looking for you...

http://www.usatoday.com/culture/entertainment/article,37155.jl

That Sundance counter-glamour vibe... 😬

Matthew Williams said:Hey guys, can someone please give me some advice regarding the Sundance Film Festival? It’s my first time going this year, and I’m planning on camping in a tent. I’ll probably arrive on Wednesday and stay through the last two days. Are there any essential facts I should know before I head out?
thx

Don't sleep in a tent. 😁

It’s quite a trek, maybe 12 miles from my neck of the woods to Motovun, but honestly, I have a house in the next town over anyway. Besides, I guess about 90% of the people there aren't even interested in the movies. 😁

I might swing by tomorrow, though honestly, I feel like I’ve already seen half the movies anyway...

Alright, you guys below (or those like Sophia Evans76 who have probably already sat through half these movies anyway 🙂), give me some solid recommendations. For those of us left with nothing but the Sundance selections playing at Broadway, we're looking for something good http://82.193.218.18/index.php?optio...d=38&Itemid=53

I won't bother writing formal reviews for these movies since my viewing schedule was pretty scattered and chaotic, so I'll just give you a quick rundown of how they performed at the Sundance Film Festival:
Kamikaze Pizzeria - definitely the most hyped film at the festival. It’s a bit weird, but honestly, that’s kind of my thing... If I remember correctly, it loses a little steam toward the end.
Chronicle of a Flight - I actually liked this one. It's based on a true story and drew a decent crowd.
Buffalo Boy - For me, this felt really slow and forgettable—just another Vietnamese entry aiming for an Oscar.
Something Like Happiness - Last night, the screening at the Barbican was absolutely packed.
Winterbottom - This one is playing today, so I haven't seen it yet, but it looks mediocre to me. It seems to touch on the issues regarding women's rights in Iran, but it handles them in a sort of "that's just how it is" dismissive way.
Looking Left Looking Right - This opened the festival, and the consensus seems to be that it's just okay.

ruggedmarlin15

P.S. Sorry if this isn't more deep or detailed; all these movies kind of blurred together for me. 😉

ruggedmarlin15 said:Kamikaze Pizzeria—definitely the most hyped movie at the festival. "Pomalo" is a bit weird, but I’m into it... If I recall correctly, it loses steam a little toward the end.

I believe the Sundance selection opens tomorrow at 8 PM over at Broadway Tkalca.

Dr. Fric — hats off to you. Read the text.

steelstag4 said:Alright, you guys down below (or those like Sophia Evans76 who’ve probably already seen half these movies anyway 🙂)—give us some recommendations. For those of us left with nothing but the Sundance selections playing over at Broadway— http://82.193.218.18/index.php?optio...d=38&Itemid=53

...nothing about "Accused"? 👎
...at least I don't have to worry about how I'm getting to NYC...

Dr. Fric—hats off. Just read the text.

Why the "hats off"?