A Refection on a Life and The 2014 Sundance Film Festival
By Monteque Pope- Le Beau It has been a month since The Sundance Film Festival and I would like to say one more thing about it. 2014 marked the 30th anniversary of the Sundance Film Festival and I was one of the privilege people to be in attendance. 2014 is also the year I turn 40. As I was going about enjoying the Sundance Film Festival. I … Continue reading A Refection on a Life and The 2014 Sundance Film Festival
A Dream Realized At The 2014 Slamdance Film Festival
By Monteque Pope-Le Beau There is something truly special about the independent film and the independent arts community. It is a community of support, unity, and caring, but most importantly it is a community of family. Beating within it’s heat is an unyielding creative independent spirit. It is the kind spirit which never gives up, even in the face of the impossible. The various … Continue reading A Dream Realized At The 2014 Slamdance Film Festival
2014 Slamdance Film Festival Review: OVO, How far would you go to survive and at what cost?
OVO Film Review By Monteque Pope-Le Beau Very few science fiction films causes one to think about their place in humanity or even the universe. With brilliant storytelling and extraordinary CGI OVO does just that. While gracefully hovering between the land of humanity and the land of animal survival. Stranded on a strange planet three intergalactic criminals who have feasted … Continue reading 2014 Slamdance Film Festival Review: OVO, How far would you go to survive and at what cost?
Happy Birthday Slamdance!!
Among beautiful pristine powdered mountains in the heart of Park City, Utah there is an unbelievable Jewel. It is a jewel that was created for and by filmmakers, artists, and storytellers. These would be the trailblazers, the rebels, the ones who would fight against the system to make sure their art form remained pure and reached the masses. Doing so without giving into a system that … Continue reading Happy Birthday Slamdance!!
Hello From Sundance 2014
When I talk to people about going to The Sundance Film Festival, they always want me to paint a picture of what it is like. Often it is very hard to describe the experience, but I think I might have captured the feeling with this piece. If you can’t go to Sundance 2014; it is my hope my words will transport you there. So … Continue reading Hello From Sundance 2014
2013 Cannes Film Festival Review: “All Is Lost”
All Is Loss: An Individual’s Will to Survive. By Monteque Pope-Le Beau “All Is Lost” is a profound and psychological study of an individuals will to survive. It takes only a few minutes to realize that you are not looking at the movie, but a work of art. It’s minimalists style, lack of dialogue and superb cinematography adds to the appeal of this work of … Continue reading 2013 Cannes Film Festival Review: “All Is Lost”

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