The Playlist  News

John Waters Picks Terence Davies' 'The Deep Blue Sea' As The Best Film Of 2012

So far, the best of 2012 lists have been dominated by high falutin' Cahiers Du Cinema and Sight & Sound, so leave it to the always eclectic director John Waters to provide the first truly diverse and totally unpredictable top ten of the year, all with his trademark wit.

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'Argo,' 'Rust And Bone,' 'Amour' & More Head To BFI London Film Festival

Telluride is wrapped, Venice heads into its final days and TIFF is just about to gear up, but the festival season is far from over. The BFI London Film Festival has dropped their slate this morning and not only is it pulling titles from all those fests, it has nabbed the best of Sundance and Cannes ...

Indiewire  News

Craig Zobel to Follow Controversial 'Compliance' With Post-Apocalyptic Drama 'Z for Zachariah,' Headlined by Tobey Maguire

With Craig Zobel's shocker "Compliance" reigniting debate this week on the eve of its limited theatrical opening (it was met with wildly passionate reactions at Sundance earlier this year, as well), the writer-director is all the rage right now. Several critics have even likened him to...

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Watch: Trailer For The Thought-Provoking & Disturbing Sundance Buzz Film 'Compliance'

If there's a more twisted and disturbing (in a good way) film that "Compliance" this year, this writer hasn't seen it. And following last week's debut of the poster, a full-blown trailer has arrived.

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Exclusive: Poster For Craig Zobel's Controversial Sundance Hit 'Compliance'

Controversial, upsetting, disturbing and memorable, there are few films this year that have gotten audiences talking like "Compliance" has. Based on a true story, the movie is an unwavering look at the power of authority to make people do unspeakable and humiliating things, and the film's bracing ex...

Criticwire  Reviews

Criticwire Picks: 'Side by Side' Keeps Digital vs. Film at the Top

Two of the best-reviewed films of 2012's first half make their way to theaters this weekend, but it's the industry-centric documentary that takes this week's top spot.

Indiewire  Reviews

Out This Week: 7 Reviews of New Indie Releases

The Playlist  Reviews

Review: Controversial & Upsetting 'Compliance' Is Still Affecting & Real

If there’s a thin line between presenting unpleasant material to an audience and openly antagonizing them with it, there are going to be a lot of people accusing “Compliance” of the latter, when really what it’s doing is the former. Craig Zobel, the promising writer-director who made “Great World of...

Indiewire  Reviews

Critical Consensus: Karina Longworth and Mark Olsen Discuss Sundance 2012

Indiewire  Reviews

The New Paradigm for the Sundance Breakout? When Audiences Walk Out.

The term "crowdpleaser" usually applies to movies with commercial potential; at this year's Sundance Film Festival, some of the most appealing films seem to be ones that only pleased those bold enough to stick around. When the walkouts began at during Thursday's screening of Rick A...