Sundance Next Fest
Aug 7-10
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
The Theatre at Ace Hotel
Sundance Next Fest showcases some of the more bold movies that came out of Sundance this year. Check up on the full line-up here. The films screen only once and are accompanied by a musical act or conversation that connects to the film. It wouldn't be LA with an added bonus, a Napoleon Dynamite 10 Anniversary Screening at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
The top choice film from TTDILA is of course a zombie film. Here's the synopsis
Friday, August 8, 8:00pm Theatre at Ace Hotel
Life After Beth
/ U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Jeff Baena) — Zach is
devastated by the unexpected death of his girlfriend, Beth. When she
mysteriously returns, he gets a second chance at love. Soon his whole
world turns upside down...
Cast: Aubrey Plaza, Dane DeHaan, John C. Reilly, Molly Shannon, Cheryl Hines, Paul Reiser.
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There's also "The Guest" from director Adam Wingard, known for his indie horror film You're Next. The Guest is looking to be no way as funny, but suppose to be a new take on the thriller.
Some of the more lively conversations:
Kumiko The Treasure Hunter - Werner Herzog in conversation with the Zellner Bros. - Sat 8/9, 1pm
Listen Up Philip - Bret Easton Ellis in conversation with Alex Ross Perry and Jason Schwartzman - Sat 8/9, 4:45pm
The Guest - Nicolas Winding Refn in conversation with Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett - Sun 8/10, 4:00pm
