For one hot week, the 2008 Sundance Film Festival was the golden ticket. Get an inside look at the fest where the freshest flicks hit the big screen. Variety Magazine and the Lounge teamed up to bring you the reel deal. Laughter flowed, tears fell and jaws dropped. Let’s fast-forward to the parts we know you’ll love.
Some directors make you hunger for a follow-up. Want more?
Ben Affleck
— "Gone Baby Gone"
Daniel Barnz
— "Phoebe in Wonderland"
Tony Gilroy
— "Michael Clayton"
Seth Gordon
— "King of Kong," "Four Christmases"
Nadine Labaki
— "Caramel"
Anna Melikyan
— "Mermaid"
Cristian Mungiu
— "4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days"
Jose Padilha
— "Elite Squad"
Johan Renck
— "Downloading Nancy"
Alex Rivera
— "Sleep Dealer"
Where film is concerned, the bright lights never turn off. Here are some photos so flash, that we suggest shades.
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Sundance Stories
Hear it direct from the actors and filmmakers of Sundance.
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Paste Interviews
Paste Magazine interviews the musical artists.
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John Legend
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The Donnas
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50 Cent
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