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15TH ANNUAL LOWER EAST SIDE FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2025 LINEUP & STAR-STUDDED JURY

LESFF 2025 returns to NYC May 1–5 with bold premieres, live Q&As, and the New York debuts of For Worse, Micro Budget, and The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick. Full jury lineup and screening schedule now live.

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Eric LaRue Review: A Quietly Devastating Study in Grief, Faith, and the Limits of Language

Eric LaRue is not a film about events, but about echoes. Judy Greer’s restrained, gutting performance elevates Michael Shannon’s directorial debut into something profoundly unsettling and beautifully strange. A film that interrogates how we speak about pain—and how we sometimes speak to avoid it.

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‘Bob Trevino Likes It’ Review: Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo Illuminate the Tender Complexity of Chosen Kinship

Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo shine in 'Bob Trevino Likes It', a heartfelt story of found family and emotional healing. In theaters March 21, 2025. Read our full review.

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‘Adult Best Friends’ Review: A Nostalgic Look at Codependency and Growing Up

Delaney Buffett and Katie Corwin explore evolving friendships in Adult Best Friends, a heartfelt but uneven comedy about growing up. Read our full review.

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2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards: looks Live From Santa Monica

The Film Independent Spirit Awards return for their 40th annual ceremony, continuing their legacy of honoring the best in independent filmmaking and groundbreaking television. Known for spotlighting bold, creative storytelling that thrives outside the traditional studio system, the Spirit Awards serve as a vital platform for emerging voices and boundary-pushing artists. Check out the star’s arriving on the blue carpet!

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‘Lurker’ Review: Théodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe Pop the Fame Bubble in Alex Russell’s Scintillating Power Play

Théodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe star in Lurker, a sharp psychological thriller about the seductive power of proximity to fame. Read our full review.

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Sundance 2025: The 12 Films Poised for Awards Season Glory

Sundance 2025 didn’t produce an obvious Oscar frontrunner, but these 12 films—ranging from powerful dramas to eye-opening documentaries—could still make waves this awards season.

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Sundance 2025: A First-Timer's Perspective on the Magic of Park City

Experiencing Sundance Film Festival for the first time was nothing short of transformative. From 35 incredible films to the unparalleled energy of Park City, here’s why I hope Sundance remains exactly where it is.

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