Sundance 2022: Maika, Vietnam’s first science fiction film, generous warm-hearted addition to Sundance Kids program

Sundance 2022: Maika, Vietnam’s first science fiction film, generous warm-hearted addition to Sundance Kids program

ByLes RokaJan 24, 2022

Yes, spicy kimchi is a very good foil when youngsters are trying to fend off the goofy yet sinister bad guys. In Maika, the generously warm-hearted science fiction film premiering in this year’s Sundance Kids program, the characters shine with delight, as they easily transcend some of the film’s madcap chase scenes, making Vietnam’s first … Read more

Sundance 2022: The Mission documentary balanced, enlightening, realistic chronicle of four LDS missionaries in Finland

Sundance 2022: The Mission documentary balanced, enlightening, realistic chronicle of four LDS missionaries in Finland

ByLes RokaJan 24, 20228 min read

There are more Mormons (members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) living in tiny Nephi,…

Sundance 2022: All That Breathes exceptional documentary testament to human-nonhuman interaction in the midst of Delhi

Sundance 2022: All That Breathes exceptional documentary testament to human-nonhuman interaction in the midst of Delhi

ByLes RokaJan 24, 20227 min read

Of numerous remarkable moments in the exceptional documentary film All That Breathes (Kiterabbit Films and Rise Films production),…

Sundance 2022: Six documentaries, two narrative films highlight Utah connections to festival; other documentaries highlight impact of urban smog in Delhi, LDS missionaries in Finland

Sundance 2022: Six documentaries, two narrative films highlight Utah connections to festival; other documentaries highlight impact of urban smog in Delhi, LDS missionaries in Finland

ByLes RokaJan 20, 202210 min read

EDITOR’S NOTE: Part II summarizes the films and programs from Sundance 2022 that are part of The Utah Review…

Sundance 2022: Utah’s film industry continues to grow; finds solid representation in slimmer festival slate

Sundance 2022: Utah’s film industry continues to grow; finds solid representation in slimmer festival slate

ByLes RokaJan 19, 202218 min read

EDITOR’S NOTE:  Part I is an overview of the Utah film industry in the current moment. Part II…