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‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ Review: Carey Mulligan Adds Grace Notes but Tom Basden and Tim Key Provide the Melody to This Minor-Key Charmer
James Griffiths’ The Ballad of Wallis Island is a tender comedy-drama about a long-lost folk duo reuniting for an unlikely performance. With standout performances from Carey Mulligan, Tom Basden, and Tim Key, the film explores nostalgia, love, and the power of music. Read our full review.
‘Rabbit Trap’ Review: Dev Patel Tampers With Ancient Magic in Bryn Chainey’s ASMR Folk Horror
Dev Patel and Rosy McEwen star in Rabbit Trap, a hypnotic ASMR-infused folk horror that explores the intersection of sound, trauma, and ancient magic. Read our Sundance review.
'Atropia' Review: Alia Shawkat stars in a Luca Guadagnino produced military satire that’s stretched too thin.
Alia Shawkat stars in Atropia, a military satire from Hailey Gates that examines the unsettling ties between Hollywood and the U.S. military. Read our full review here.
‘Peter Hujar’s Day’ Review: Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall Take an Illuminating Snapshot of a Queer Artist in Ira Sachs’ Gorgeous Character Study
Ira Sachs’ Peter Hujar’s Day is a mesmerizing, deeply intimate character study of the iconic photographer, starring Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall. A must-see at Sundance 2025.
‘Rebuilding’ Review: Josh O’Connor Is Heart-Wrenching in a Tender Portrait of Post-Wildfire Loss and Resilience
Josh O’Connor delivers a career-best performance in Rebuilding, a moving tale of resilience, loss, and connection. Read our Sundance review now.
‘Sorry, Baby’ Review: Eva Victor’s Feature Debut Is a Frank, Funny, and Tender Spin on the Female ‘Traumedy’
Eva Victor’s Sorry, Baby delivers a fresh, funny, and deeply moving take on trauma and healing. Read our Sundance review of this standout indie film.
‘Plainclothes’ Review: A Complex, Visually Striking Exploration of Queer Desire, Shame, and Surveillance
Plainclothes, Carmen Emmi’s gripping Sundance debut, follows a closeted cop who falls for a man he’s meant to arrest. A psychological thriller exploring identity, surveillance, and the criminalization of queerness.
Omaha Review: John Magaro Delivers a Gut-Wrenching Performance in a Bleak, Beautiful Road Drama
Cole Webley’s Omaha is a devastating yet beautiful exploration of grief, survival, and resilience, anchored by John Magaro’s career-best performance. Read our full review from Sundance 2025.
‘Opus’ Review: Ayo Edebiri and John Malkovich Shine in Mark Anthony Green’s Cult-Horror Debut
Mark Anthony Green’s Opus blends horror, satire, and biting commentary on stan culture. With Ayo Edebiri and John Malkovich delivering powerhouse performances, the A24 film dazzled at Sundance.
Twinless Review: Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney Shine in a Bold Exploration of Grief, Identity, and Connection
James Sweeney’s Twinless blends humor and heart in a poignant exploration of grief and connection. Starring Dylan O’Brien and Sweeney, this Sundance standout is a must-see.