Chris Pine

reviews, Sundance

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Sundance 2026: “The Musical,” “Extra Geography.” and “Carousel”

by Emily Jacobson

February 5, 2026

For my final dispatch of Sundance 2026, I talk about three films I screened virtually from home (though I originally saw “The Musical” in Park City, but I enjoyed it

2025 Films, Chicago International Film Festival, International Films, Interviews

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Reclaiming the Self: Carolina Cavalli on the Strange Beauty of “The Kidnapping of Arabella”

by Rebecca Martin

October 31, 2025

Italian filmmaker Carolina Cavalli has quickly emerged as one of the most original voices in contemporary cinema. Born in Milan, Cavalli made her feature debut with “Amanda” (2022), which premiered