Comparisons have been made to Napoleon Dynamite, which seems fair given the fact they are both Sundance oddities with a distinct style. Like that film, Dinner in America is a true discovery bound for cult-classic status.

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One of the most talked-about hidden gems of the last few years was Adam Rehmeiers’ dark punk comedy Dinner In America. The film premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews for its rebellious energy and performances from […]

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I don't know if this is the first ever script to be fashioned out of a tweetstorm, but it does prove that stories have found new places to exist and aspiring filmmakers have figured out where to find them.

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As much as the film is about realizing your own identity separate from your family, it is also at heart a love story. 

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(The 2020 Sundance Film Festival runs January 23-February 2 in and around Park City Utah. Hammer to Nail has boots on the ground at the fest and guarantee more coverage thank any other site out there. Like what you see […]

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Update: BOYS STATE is now available to stream on AppleTV. (The 2020 Sundance Film Festival runs January 23-February 2 in and around Park City Utah. Hammer to Nail has boots on the ground at the fest and guarantee more coverage thank any […]

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The new documentary Boys State, from husband-and-wife co-directors Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss (The Bandit), premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival (where our Matt Delman reviewed it). The film tells the gripping saga of a week in the life […]

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I recently spoke with director Channing Godfrey Peoples by phone about her debut feature, Miss Juneteenth (which I also reviewed), which premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and just came out on VOD on…June 19! This powerful movie follows […]

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(Following a debut at Sundance, Josephine Decker’s Shirley is available now to watch online via Neon. Like what you see here on Hammer to Nail? Why not give just $1.00 per month via Patreon to help keep us going?) I almost did not see […]

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Watching these two injured souls find succor in the other’s company is beautiful to behold. It’s cinema as profound emotional catharsis. You will be moved.

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