Plus, Martin Scorsese discusses a scene from “The Irishman.”
I’m just back from this year’s Sundance Film Festival, which presented a partial preview of what 2020 will be like as a cinematic year. It was a characteristically diverse lineup of stories, talent, and filmmaking approaches, but to me, the most striking thing was how many of the big movies were made by women. (In fact, it was several days into the festival before I happened to see a movie directed by a man.) |
Those talented filmmakers include Emerald Fennell (“Promising Young Woman”), Janicza Bravo (“Zola”), Radha Blank (“The 40-Year-Old Version”), Miranda July (“Kajillionaire”), and Sara Colangelo (“Worth”), and you’ll be hearing plenty more about them in the months to come. Though the Oscars are still slow to nominate female directors, and major studios still need to give bigger opportunities and budgets to women who direct, Sundance offers a valuable reminder that the talent is there, no matter what other gatekeepers may insist. |
Speaking of the Oscars, they are very nearly upon us. Normally, your Carpetbagger counts on a month and a half in between Sundance and the biggest of awards ceremonies, but the shortened calendar eliminated all that breathing room: Next week, we’re plunging right in! |
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