The Mumblecore Evolution: Why Joe Swanberg’s ‘The Sun Never Sets’ is a Masterclass in Modern Ambivalence
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By Editorial Staff In the landscape of contemporary American independent cinema, few directors have charted a trajectory as intimate and recognizable as Joe Swanberg. From the lo-fi, hand-held aesthetics of the early "mumblecore" movement to…
The Mumblecore Godfather Returns: Joe Swanberg on ‘The Sun Never Sets’ and the Evolution of Independent Cinema
Editor’s note: This interview was originally published on March 16, 2026, following the film’s premiere at the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival. The Independent Film Company is scheduled to release the film in limited theaters on Friday, August 28, with…
The Return of the Mumblecore Maestro: Joe Swanberg on ‘The Sun Never Sets’ and Navigating a Changed Indie Landscape
Editor’s note: This interview was originally published on March 16, 2026, following the premiere at the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival. The Independent Film Company will release the film in limited theaters on Friday, August 28, 2026, with a wider…
