About this episode
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] All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. 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