Sundance Channel

Coming soon…The Sundance Channel film newsletter

Michelle Byrnes-Carney — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:49:23 +0000

Enough of this passive internet browsing! We're bringing our latest, greatest, indie cinema stuff directly to your inbox. Starting right now Sundance Channel will commit to making sure you don't miss:

Now playing on Sundance Channel: From naughty films to brutal ends

Michelle Byrnes-Carney — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:00:11 +0000

Ah, lovely, fragile February. While the groundhogs can't seem to make up their minds on just how much winter we've got left, those of us on the East Coast are still waiting for that alleged season to start. But, regardless of what the mercury tells us, it's still hibernating season (and, well, fighting off the flu season), so we've got some killer indie movies lined up to get you through the next week:

Robert Redford talks Sundance Channel and our ‘independent spirit’

Sundance Channel — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:47:01 +0000

Robert Redford didn't just create the Sundance Film Festival, he also started Sundance Channel (thanks for that, btw). So when he stopped by to catch up (and make sure we were all doing our jobs correctly) he opened up about the challenges starting a channel pose for someone so rooted in the indie world. It all worked out and now Sundance Channel is expanding the audience for the types of films Sundance was started to foster. It's always nice to hear the boss say you are on the right track. Check out all of what Redford has to say on representing the 'independent spirit' over on our video page, or right here:

Watch the latest from Park City: Only on Sundance Channel

Sundance Channel — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:00:05 +0000

By now you know that Sundance Channel is set to have Park City locked down over at our Sundance Film Festival site. But, you can also catch coverage on-air by tuning into 10 DAYS OF SUNDANCE, a program that will provide viewers with unparalleled access to the films, celebrities, events and buzz from the festival. 10 DAYS OF SUNDANCE kicks off on January 20th and continues through January 29th, airing nightly from 6-8P E/P.

Heading to the Sundance Film Festival? Check out Sundance Channel HQ

Sundance Channel — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Sundance Channel will present the network’s largest ever multimedia experience at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival with robust on air, on site and online activities in order to provide unprecedented access to those attending the festival and for fans at home. “Sundance Channel HQ” will offer a one-stop shop for exclusive Festival media coverage, insider events, musical performances, celebrity news, and guests can unwind and recharge while enjoying the many Sundance Channel HQ events. Highlights include meeting the cast of the new original non-fiction series PUSH GIRLS at Sundance Channel's Festival Party and an intimate Artist Talk with INVISIBLE WAR soundtrack performer Mary J. Blige. The HQ will be located at the Hope Gallery, 268 Main Street, in the heart of Park City, Utah.

Sundance Channel greenlights new, original non-fiction series PUSH GIRLS

Sundance Channel — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:00:48 +0000

Docu-Series Explores The Lives Of Four Women As They Tackle Everyday Challenges, All While Living With Paralysis Push Girl \’pu̇sh ’gər(-ə)l\ noun, definition: a) A fierce, fearless female who is not helpless, hapless or hopeless. b) A powerful woman who might be confined by a wheelchair but does not let her paralysis confine or define her life. c) A person who sheds their handicap and faces life head on. In the same way "Murderball," winner of the 2005 Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival, took the lid off the competitive world of “wheelchair rugby,” Sundance Channel is bringing an unfettered, uncensored glimpse at what it means to be sexy, ambitious and living with paralysis in Hollywood with PUSH GIRLS, a new original non-fiction series from producer Gay Rosenthal ("Ruby," "Little People, Big World").

Tonight on GWLBWLB: Hurricane Brent rages on and Peter hits a tiny snag

Sundance Channel — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:49:34 +0000

Being a gay dad in Nashville looks hard. We're guessing Peter is the only gay parent in his daughter's class. Hopefully we're only seeing the most dramatic tidbit of this conversation here, because we want to see hugs in a situation like this. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

A Very Stanley Kubrick New Year’s Eve

Sundance Channel — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:44:43 +0000

Just admit it. You don't really want to go out on New Year's Eve. It's amateur hour! Someone will probably puke on you and you won't be able to get a cab. And if you don't live someplace with cabs there is a good chance 90% of people on the road will be drunk. Do yourself a favor and stay in. We've got you covered with a Stanley Kubrick double feature.

This week on GWLBWLB: Keeping your head in the game

Sundance Channel — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:41:47 +0000

There is only one shopping day left until the next GIRLS WHO LIKE BOYS WHO LIKE BOYS. Sherrié is off to New York with Shane for her record release party. But while she's worrying about knocking everyones' socks off, he's got relationship drama on the mind. Will Shane get it together for their big night?

Fights are fun — Peter’s dangerous addiction to Drama

Sundance Channel — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:55:16 +0000

We've all got problems, especially around this time of year. And if your biggest problem is that your pregnant best friend likes to go to bed at 10 p.m. and can't get drunk with you...then consider yourself lucky? We've already got a drunk uncle crashing on the couch, a sibling in the midst of a nervous breakdown and a mother who swears she's not coming over unless her three teacup Yorkies get to sit at the dinner table. C'mon Peter, you've made THREE babies, you must know how this works.

Give your pet a QUIRKY little Christmas

Sundance Channel — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:56:48 +0000

We spoke to your dog. And he’d really appreciate it you didn’t buy him some sweater for Christmas. It’s just, you know, he thinks it is really undignified to dress an animal up like that. But, and I swear these were his words, the folks at QUIRKY came up with a pretty great pet problem solution that would make an excellent stocking stuffer.

Now playing on Sundance Channel: Unwrap MARIE ANTOINETTE on Christmas Eve

Whitney Kimball — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:24:43 +0000

This week on Sundance is adults only: intense films about violence, sex, and parties, almost all praised for stunning visuals. And on Christmas Eve, Santa is bringing MARIE ANTOINETTE, with all of the ribbons, candy, and costumes you would expect for such a festive occasion.

Get more GWLBWLB: That went swimmingly

Sundance Channel — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:00:18 +0000

There are a few situations when it is OK to lie on a first date. If your date asks an inappropriate question, for example, it's ok to fib instead of dodge. And if you met online, but your paramour looks and acts like a completely different person in the flesh, it's ok to smile and nod before you run away, never to be seen or heard from again. This week's deleted scene, however, has got to mark the first time we've ever heard anybody lie about not being able to swim.

APPROPRIATE ADULT’s Emily Watson nominated for a Golden Globe

Michelle Byrnes-Carney — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:50:59 +0000

Congratulations to Emma Watson on her Golden Globe nomination for Sundance Channel original movie APPROPRIATE ADULT. Watson's Janet Leach is up against some pretty heavy hitters in the Best Actress -- Miniseries or Movie category. It's a Brit-heavy competition featuring Kate Winslett, Mildred Pierce; Elizabeth McGovern, Downton Abbey; Romola Garai, The Hour (which stars APPROPRIATE ADULT's Dominic West); and some American lady named Diane Lane, CINEMA VERITE.

This week on GWLBWLB: Cops and crushes

Sundance Channel — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:48:29 +0000

A night in jail, a girl-on-gay-boy crush and ripped men in Santa speedos...well, it's all in a day's work down in Nashville. This week's GIRLS WHO LIKE BOYS WHO LIKE BOYS is one part Law and Order and two parts Christmas cheer.

Get more GWLBWLB: Getting ready for the holidays

Sundance Channel — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:08:09 +0000

We get it. You came here hoping for an extra bit of Jared's sex tape. You'll have to go digging around on the Internet to find that yourself (and then post a link for us, obviously). We're not doing that because we want to end up on Santa's nice list. And we're not the only ones getting ready for the holidays. Sherrié and Shane have a little Christmas single they've been working on.

West and Watson wow just about everyone in APPROPRIATE ADULT

Sundance Channel — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:00:52 +0000

If you are anything like us, you can't wait to see more of Dectective McNulty looking like Creepy McCreeperson. But, if you are not one of the legions of fans ready to tune into APPROPRIATE ADULT on Saturday night then perhaps we can convince you.

The power of a good tip

Sundance Channel — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:54:12 +0000

The next time you are in Nashville you have GOT to stop by the Red Lobster. If Jared and Tenisha are any example, the servers are, obviously, way more fun than the food.

Born this gay: Tomorrow on GWLBWLB

Sundance Channel — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:00:54 +0000

Missed periods! Questioning your sexuality! Jesus! No, you have not been transported back to the worst year of your life (junior year of high school -- trust). It's just a sneak peak at what we've got in store for you tomorrow night on GIRLS WHO LIKE BOYS WHO LIKE BOYS.

Joe Zee gives Adam Lambert a style upgrade

Sundance Channel — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:43:45 +0000

Joe Zee is back and on this season of ALL ON THE LINE WITH JOE ZEE he's not only helping struggling designers. He's also helping celebs looking for a style upgrade. American Idol alum, and bonafide pop superstar, Adam Lambert knew it was time to bring his wardrobe from trashy-tacky to fashion forward.

Get more GWLBWLB: See Brent’s other side

Sundance Channel — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:00:43 +0000

brightcove.createExperiences(); Well, that was awkward. If Jared wasn’t just subjected to the worst first date in history then we’re not sitting here eating leftover pie for breakfast (again). But, Brent isn’t always a total mess. The guy runs PR and organizes events for half of Nashville. He even manages to keep his pants on most [...]

Be thankful for our issues

Sundance Channel — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:00:13 +0000

Ready for the big issues at the Thanksgiving table? We're all girding ourselves for the annual airing of our issues, our mothers' issues and everybody else's issues that is Thanksgiving.

Bedazzling for the Lord — Check out MORE GWLBWLB

Sundance Channel — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:55:46 +0000

So, what do you think of Shane's Jesus t-shirts? Well, we're never going to turn down something sparkly, but perhaps they were a bit...much? Sherrié certainly seemed to think so. Everyone is entitled to their own spiritual journey, so let's check out the journey that brought us these fabulous shirts. They certainly didn't just emerge fully formed and perfectly bedazzled, you know.

Get a Sneak Peak at Season 2 of AOTL – Plus The Best of Fashion and Style with Joe Zee

Sundance Channel — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:29:15 +0000

Life has seemed rather dull lately, hasn't it? Well, Joe Zee is here to save us. ALL ON THE LINE returns on November 25, but you don't have to wait to get your fill of fashion rehab. Joe Zee and SUNDANCE CHANNEL are teaming up with YouTube to make sure you've got enough AOTL to get you through Thanksgiving.

Watch a Full Episode of GWLBWLB With Your Friends Right Now!

Sundance Channel — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:00:29 +0000

What, our Twitter premiere wasn't enough? You want more GIRLS WHO LIKE BOYS WHO LIKE BOYS? Well, try this one on for size, you can watch the premiere online right now or any episode whenever you want (after its premiere, of course). Better yet, you can watch it with friends, lovers, frenemies or total strangers whose snark makes you snarf.

GWLBWLB Nashville Premieres TODAY– Only on Twitter

Sundance Channel — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Sundance Channel just can't wait to share the new season of GIRLS WHO LIKE BOYS WHO LIKE BOYS with you. So, we've teemed up with Twitter to host the first ever television show premiere via tweet! Want to watch the first episode TODAY? All you have to do is follow @SundanceChannel on Twitter and stand by for an exclusive link to the first episode! You're welcome.

GetGlue? Get Some! Share Your Love of GWLBWLB With The World

Sundance Channel — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:15:14 +0000

There has been a tectonic shift in the sticker hierarchy. Your prized collection of vintage, Lisa Frank Painter Pandas will now clock in at number two, because the GIRLS WHO LIKE BOYS WHO LIKE BOYS GetGlue stickers are here! Now you can share your love of GWLBWLB with your friends, frenemies and the entire Internet. Just 'like' the show on GetGlue and check-in whenever you're watching an episode. We've got a whole load of cool stickers you can earn (but you'll have to check-in to find out what they are).

GWLBWLB Meet The Cast: Kristin Likes Peter

Sundance Channel — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:00:32 +0000

Here is a GIRLS WHO LIKE BOYS WHO LIKE BOYS first! Peter and Kristin met on a dating website. And then they went on a date. Obviously, it didn't work out. While they failed at romance, they succeeded in becoming instant BFFs.

GWLBWLB Meet The Cast: Sherrié Likes Shane

Sundance Channel — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:00:50 +0000

What do you get when you mix two frustrated, country music singer-songwriters, a Broadway show and a little bit of love for the Lord? The Nashville stylings of Sherrié and Shane! These two thought they'd reached the end of the line on their singing careers when fate intervened to bring them together and show them the way back to Tennessee--where they're set for a season of making beautiful music together. Don't believe us? Both have projects coming out this month, so you can listen for yourselves.

Sundance Channel Signs on to Co-Produce Jane Campion’s TOP OF THE LAKE

Sundance Channel — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:48:16 +0000

Sundance Channel announced today it has signed with BBC Worldwide to co-produce Jane Campion’s TOP OF THE LAKE, an original scripted project. The seven part mini-series will be directed by Oscar® winner Jane Campion (The Piano, Portrait of a Lady) and Australian director Garth Davis, and written by Jane Campion and Gerard Lee (Sweetie). The project stars SAG® winner and three time Emmy® nominated actress Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men, On the Road). Holly Hunter, who won a Best Actress Oscar® for her performance in Campion’s The Piano, also stars alongside BAFTA® nominee Peter Mullan (War Horse, Trainspotting) and AFI Award winning actor David Wenham (The Lord of the Rings, Australia). The announcement comes on the heels of two Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award for Sundance Channel’s first scripted drama CARLOS, as well as the recently announced scripted dramas RECTIFY and APPROPRIATE ADULT. Produced by Academy Award® winners Emile Sherman and Iain Canning (The King’s Speech, Shame) of See-Saw Films, and Philippa Campbell (Black Sheep) of Escapade Pictures, TOP OF THE LAKE is a powerful and haunting mystery about the search for happiness in a paradise where honest work is hard to find. Set in the remote mountains of New Zealand, the story follows the disappearance of a five months pregnant 12-year-old named Tui who was last seen standing chest deep in a frozen lake. In this classic mythic struggle, investigating detective, Robin Griffin (Moss), must lose herself in order to find the missing girl. During the investigation, she collides with Matt Mitcham (Mullan), Tui’s father, a local drug lord, and G.J (Hunter), a guru at a local women’s camp. Robin will find this the case that tests her limits and sends her on a journey of self-discovery.

GWLBWLB Meet The Cast: Olivia Likes Brent

Sundance Channel — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:30:35 +0000

What do you get when you combine a certified southern belle and one of Nashville's most out-there event planners? The dynamic duo of Olivia and Brent, obviously! And you can be sure that wherever these two Southern socialites show up the GIRLS WHO LIKE BOYS WHO LIKE BOYS drama is sure to follow (are those sirens we hear?).

Sundance Channel Greenlights Original Scripted Series RECTIFY

Sundance Channel — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:52:38 +0000

FROM THE PRODUCERS OF AWARD-WINNING BREAKING BAD, THIS PROJECT IS SUNDANCE CHANNEL’S FIRST WHOLLY-OWNED PRODUCTION PREMIERES SIMULTANEOUSLY ON SUNDANCE CHANNEL GLOBAL Further solidifying Sundance Channel’s commitment to high quality scripted programming, the channel today greenlit original scripted series RECTIFY with a six episode order. The hour-long legal drama was created and written by Academy Award winner Ray McKinnon (The Accountant) who also serves as executive producer on the project. The series represents the first wholly owned Sundance Channel scripted production. In addition, it will be the first project to premiere simultaneously on Sundance Channel in the United States and on Sundance Channel Global in countries throughout Europe, Asia and North America. Veteran producers Mark Johnson and Melissa Bernstein of production company Gran Via will also serve as executive producers. This marks the second project for Johnson and Bernstein with AMC Networks. The first is AMC’s Emmy Award-winning series, Breaking Bad.

Sundance is gonna scare the sh*t outta you this week

Perrin Drumm — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:15:32 +0000

Halloween is just around the corner, and if you don't have your costume ready yet let us inspire you with a line up of seriously scary movies. Seriously. I mean it. Like if you really wanted to dress up as some of the characters in these movies you could probably just pour of bucket of fake blood over your head and call it a night. Or, if you're like me and prefer to leave the gore onscreen, there's no better way to drown out the sound of your doorbell ringing and scare away the trick-or-treaters on the other side by tuning into Sundance Channel and turning the volume wayyyy up. Don't know what to watch first? Allow me to break it down quick and dirty: POSSESSION OF DAVID O'REILLY: Scary-as-hell supernatural demons in a "shockumentary" that will haunt your dreams. COFFIN ROCK: Go ahead, sleep with your stalker, psychopathic neighbor. What's the worse that could happen?...

Countdown to the Emmy’s for CARLOS star Edgar Ramirez

Perrin Drumm — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:47:28 +0000

Since its debut at the Cannes Film Festival in 2010, the five and a half hour long CARLOS has earned rave reviews; "Both the LA and NY film critics named it Best Foreign Language film last December and this January it won the Golden Globe for Best TV Movie/Mini." CARLOS aired last October on Sundance Channel as a three-part series, and it's to its credit that people are still talking - and talking excitedly - about the series, especially about its leading man, the very talented (and very hunky) Edgar Ramirez, who nabbed an Emmy...

Q&A with Core77 design winner: Pure Water bottle

Perrin Drumm — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:00:28 +0000

Ben Kaufman's company, Quirky, is all about finding great ideas from regular people and turning them into real, marketable products, and Core77 is all about covering the best and latest in design and technology. Throughout the Quirky series, we'll be bringing you stories from designers, inventors and entrepreneurs who've either already brought their product from concept to completion or are right in the middle of that process - and all without the help of a company like Ben's. Today we bring you the story of the Pure Water bottle, winner of the Core77 Design Award for Social Impact. Designed by Timothy Whitehead.

So You Think You Can Dubstep?

Sundance Channel — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:23:44 +0000

Garo Sparo, couture fashion designer.

We know what you're thinking: "How can I possibly celebrate my love for club culture in between the all new episodes of UNLEASHED BY GARO?!" Here it is, ladies, gents and gender benders -- The Gossamer Swatch Session Mix Tape. Coming to you once a week as tribute to couture fashion designer Garo Sparo. Watch as Garo, part-time psychiatrist and full-time dream weaver, helps his clients battle their inhibitions and unleash their true selves in our all new original series UNLEASHED BY GARO. Fridays 9p. Check out this week's mix tape below.

5 reasons why WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR? still matters

Jeff McIntire-Strasburg — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:45:31 +0000

If you've taken a look at the schedule for The Green programming this month (and the rest of what's on Sundance Channel this week), this Sunday's showing of WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR? may have caught your attention - and even had you scratching your head a bit. After all, aren't electrified vehicles now alive and well? The Nissan LEAF (a fully electric car) and the Chevy Volt (a plug-in hybrid with a 40 mile all-electric range) are getting lots of attention, and boutique automakers like Tesla are still plugging away (so to speak). Gearheads are converting their own cars to electricity and even offering the service to others. And director Chris Paine's next film is called REVENGE OF THE ELECTRIC CAR. Doesn't all of this prove that this five-year-old documentary is already dated?

Q&A with Core77 design winner: Solar Puff

Perrin Drumm — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:00:39 +0000

Ben Kaufman's company, Quirky, is all about finding great ideas from regular people and turning them into real, marketable products, and Core77 is all about covering the best and latest in design and technology. Throughout the Quirky series, we'll be bringing you stories from designers, inventors and entrepreneurs who've either already brought their product from concept to completion or are right in the middle of that process - and all without the help of a company like Ben's. Today we bring you the story of the Solar Puff, runner up for the Core77 Design Award for DIY/Hack/Mod. Designed by Alice Minsoo Chun of Studio Unite.

Kick your un-creative butt into high gear

Perrin Drumm — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:30:45 +0000

Based solely on the fact that Stefan Sagmeister dropped his name in a sentence to this effect: he helps me get ideas - I picked up "Creativity Workout: 62 Exercises to Unlock Your Most Creative Ideas," by Edward "master of creative thinking" De Bono. It's basically a book of exercises to help you generate ideas, whether you're looking for business solutions or a little kick in the pants in a creative project. All the exercises are based on tables of random words that you select randomly, the idea being that in order to think outside the box you need to approach your problem from the outside as well. De Bono posits that totally unrelated words will shed new light and lead to active ways of thinking and creative solutions.

When I read through his introduction and discovered that this was the concept for the entire book, I was pretty let down. It seemed so hokey, like problem solving tricks your fourth grade teacher might use in class. But no matter how much I cringed at De Bono's self help speak, I just kept thinking: Sagmeister. Sagmeister does this stuff, so who was I to turn my nose up at it without even trying it out?

What’s playing this week on Sundance Channel

Perrin Drumm — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:39:51 +0000

If you missed the block of films we screened on the Sundance Channel this past weekend, don't worry - you've got the rest of the month to get with the program. In fact, you can start tonight with PVC-1, a festival favorite (it swept up a boat load of awards, including one at Cannes and the Bangkok International Film Festival), shot in real time and based on the true story of a woman who was turned into a human bomb. Then stay tuned for our Hollwouldn't double-feature: LE DIVORCE and HADEWIJCH.

Q&A with Core77 design winner: Project Aura, bike safety lights

Perrin Drumm — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:00:49 +0000

Ben Kaufman's company, Quirky, is all about finding great ideas from regular people and turning them into real, marketable products, and Core77 is all about covering the best and latest in design and technology. Throughout the Quirky series, we'll be bringing you stories from designers, inventors and entrepreneurs who've either already brought their product from concept to completion or are right in the middle of that process - and all without the help of a company like Ben's. Today we bring you the story of Project Aura, winner of the Core77 Design Award for Transportation. Designed by Ethan Frier, Jonathan Ota.

Q&A with Core77 design winner: Euphemia, cradle-to-cradle fashion footwear

Perrin Drumm — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:00:46 +0000

Ben Kaufman's company, Quirky, is all about finding great ideas from regular people and turning them into real, marketable products, and Core77 is all about covering the best and latest in design and technology. Throughout the Quirky series, we'll be bringing you stories from designers, inventors and entrepreneurs who've either already brought their product from concept to completion or are right in the middle of that process - and all without the help of a company like Ben's. Today we bring you the story of Euphemia, winner of the Core77 Design Award for Soft Goods/Apparel. Designed by Helen Furber.

Q&A with Core77 design winner: Bamboo Load Carrier

Perrin Drumm — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:00:57 +0000

Ben Kaufman's company, Quirky, is all about finding great ideas from regular people and turning them into real, marketable products, and Core77 is all about covering the best and latest in design and technology. Throughout the Quirky series, we'll be bringing you stories from designers, inventors and entrepreneurs who've either already brought their product from concept to completion or are right in the middle of that process - and all without the help of a company like Ben's. Today we bring you the story of the Bamboo Load Carrier, winner of the Core77 Design Award for Products/Equipment. Designed by Vikram Dinubhai and Panchal-Nid.

Introducing Garo, the next big thing on Sundance Channel

Perrin Drumm — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:40:07 +0000

If you don't already know Garo, then you're in for a real treat next Friday night when we premiere our new series UNLEASHED BY GARO. A fashion designer and skilled artisan (think complicated corsetry and lace work), Garo creates outfits for everything from runway to one-of-kind, personal transformation, occasion pieces. And let's not forget his delightfully outlandish costume pieces for drag; Watching Hedda Lettuce's cameo in episode one is the most fun I've had watching TV in a long time.

What’s on Sundance Channel next?

Perrin Drumm — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:30:03 +0000

The last day of August means two things: the official end of Summer (boo) and the beginning of Fall (yay) - and with it, a whole month chockfull of specially chosen films on Sundance Channel (double yay!). We've got blocks of sexy films, environmental films, foreign films, independent films and festival premiers. You're bound to see some old favorites, some big screen hits and plenty of new classics just waiting to make their way onto your Best Films of All Time list.

Sundance in the news: everyone’s talking ’bout Quirky

Perrin Drumm — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:00:57 +0000

The first episode of Quirky hasn't even aired yet (that all changes tonight at 9P), and already the Tweeters and bloggers of the Inter-webs have united, and for once it seems like everyone online has only good things to say - about Quirky, at least. Though really, I'm not surprised. I've already seen the first two episodes (yeah, I gotta hook-up) and not only is it about one of my dearest loves - design - but it's one of those shows that you aren't going to mess around on during the commercial break lest you miss any of the excitement Ben Kaufman and his team of pros is cooking up at the Quirky lab. Seriously, in the first five minutes we see someone send in an idea they had for a product they probably thought up while they were just hanging out on their couch at home and Bam! It gets selected by the Quirky kids and at the end of the episode it's a real, live and extremely good-looking product you can actually go into a store and buy. And yeah, I'm willing to risk sound like a dork here, but that's pretty cool, right? The Associated Press thought so, too. Check it:

Designer Q&A: Laptop Sticks by Dice Yamaguchi

Perrin Drumm — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:00:18 +0000

Ben Kaufman's company Quirky is all about finding great ideas from regular people and turning them into real, marketable products. Throughout the Quirky series, we'll be bringing you stories from designers, inventors and entrepreneurs who've either already brought their product from concept to completion or are right in the middle of that process - and all without the help of a company like Ben's, like Diceke Yamaguchi and his Laptop Sticks.

Q&A with Core77 design winner: Bespoke Fairing for below-knee amputees

Perrin Drumm — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:00:11 +0000

Ben Kaufman's company, Quirky, is all about finding great ideas from regular people and turning them into real, marketable products, and Core77 is all about covering the best and latest in design and technology. Throughout the Quirky series, we'll be bringing you stories from designers, inventors and entrepreneurs who've either already brought their product from concept to completion or are right in the middle of that process - and all without the help of a company like Ben's. Today we bring you the story of the Bespoke Fairing, winner of the Core77 Design Award for Soft Goods/Apparel. Designed by Scott Summit of Bespoke Innovations.

Get ready for Quirky, our next original series

Perrin Drumm — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:00:33 +0000

Though we're sad to see Ludo go (the series finale of Ludo Bites America airs tonight at 9P), we're very excited to announce the premiere of the upcoming Sundance original series Quirky, as well as our series-long partnership with Core77. Ben Kaufman's company, Quirky, is all about finding great ideas from regular people and turning them into real, marketable products, and Core77 is all about covering the best and latest in design and technology. Throughout the series, we'll be bringing you stories from designers, inventors and entrepreneurs who've either already brought their product from concept to completion or are right in the middle of that process - and all without the help of a company like Ben's. Today we bring you the story of Skatecycle, winner of the Core77 Design Award for Transportation. Designed by Alon Karpman of Brooklyn Workshop.

LUDO BITES AMERICA – Ceviche

Sundance Channel — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:46:28 +0000

Watch LUDO BITES AMERICA Tuesdays at 9P

More masterful cooking from our guest blogger Justin, who, along with his wife, Lori, writes the food blog The Gastronomic Duo, a blog dedicated to couples cooking together in the kitchen and enjoying food with one another in their home. I’m going to be straightforward here. I think ceviche is best served as the rustic and simple dish that it historically is: a poor man’s meal conceived as a way to get rid of fish and reduce waste on its last palatable day via light pickling. I’m also going to say that when done right, it’s a total delight. That’s why this SUNfiltered post is so exciting to me. When I read the recipe, I wanted to transport myself immediately to my Minneapolis kitchen and try it. I thought, “Wow, this is ceviche taken to the next level.” Milk granita, cucumber water and blackberries. I was delighted to give this recipe a shot. Maybe it would change my viewpoint on ceviche forever.