I just got back from Sundance and it was a trip. On one hand the films were amazing, truly independent and made without compromising their art. On the other hand, it was totally overrun with corporate sponsors and street marketing. In the end, the amazing (or not-so-amazing) films made the festival for me.

Here are my recommendations:

• Lonesome Jim
• Hustle & Flow
• Me and You and Everyone We Know
• Lackawanna Blues (featuring Mos Def and Saul Williams)