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One Talented Family
January 20, 2008. By Jevon Phillips

To say Elle Fanning's Sundance coming out party was well-received would be an understatement. On the tram ride back, groups were talking about tearful moments, scenes that angered them, and how they, as parents, were so connected to Bill Pullman and Felicity Huffman's characters' emotions when they dealt with their children.

"Phoebe in Wonderland" is about a little girl who, because of her strange ways, is an outcast among some of her schoolmates and a building problem at home. Despite being cast as Alice in the school play, Phoebe's actions and words continue to be a disruptive force in her life and the lives of anyone close.

All of the film's lead actors showed up for the screening, with Elle the center of attention. I finally got to speak to her! Video is to come, but when I asked what she planned to do here, seeing as how it's her second straight Sundance, she replied in a practiced but very excited tone, "See the opening of my movie!" Bill Pullman, on the other hand, recounted his craziest Sundance moments mentioning that they could involved 'urination.' More on that in the video. I hope to speak more with the stars in the afterparty. Going now!

Also on the tramride back, I stood next to the woman who I believe the Fanning sisters may imitate one day: Jodie Foster.

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