Nelson reports from Park City, UT on Day 1 of the Sundance Film Fest, where he catches a screening of "The Witch" and takes his first shift as a volunteer, which can be described in one word: Cold.

Writer Nelson Tracey attends this year's Sundance Film Festival (albeit as a dedicated volunteer), who will report on the films' seen and events' witnessed each day. First log, a 700-mile road trip to Park City and a double feature.

Female-centric and empowerment-driven, this classic coming-of-age story hits high notes as newcomer Karidja Touré executes a powerful performance in self-discovery.

While Denver does not attract as massive of a crowd of industry folk, every film I saw had a full house of patrons, and there is interest here akin to the higher-profile festivals. I was able to catch the last 2 days of the 10-day festival but still managed to see a great cross-section of festival movies. While the Denver Film Festival does not attract as massive of a crowd of industry folk, every film I saw had a full house of patrons, and there is interest here akin to the higher-profile festivals. Here are my thoughts on each one, as well as a bit on when their planned release is. READ MORE...

To deal with a sexually violent past, one woman gives in to her alter ego in this art house-meets-horror film.

Quentin Dupieux's newest is another expectedly bizarre outing–and also his best stuff yet.

While Julianne Moore shines in a role with range, the film itself does nothing to go beyond the performance.

This documentary is as riveting and entertaining as the intense Soviet hockey games that it depicts, thanks to great interview subjects and a story worth hearing.