How far would you go to be a centerpoint of affection? I’m not asking from the standpoint of physical alterations; would you swamp consciousness with an inanimate object to be desired? Writer/director Amanda Kramer’s latest film, “By Design,” sticks to its off-kilter premise with a specific artistic vision. It’s a body-swamp film at its surface … Continue reading ‘By Design’ Ponders What Life Would Be Like As A Chair | Sundance 2025