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Actors, Directors, Drama, Film, Film Festival, Independent Film, Movie Premiere, Opinion, Premiere, Reviews, Sundance, The Cinema Group‘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.
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Actors, Directors, Film, Film Festival, Independent Film, Movie Premiere, New Movie, Opinion, Premiere, Reviews, Sundance‘Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)’ Review: A Nostalgic and Poignant Meditation on Small-Town Summers
Sierra Falconer’s Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake) is a tender slice-of-life drama capturing one transformative summer through four interconnected stories. A Sundance 2025 highlight, blending nostalgia,…
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Actors, Directors, Film, Film Festival, Filmmaking, Independent Film, Movie Premiere, New Movie, Opinion, Premiere, Reviews, Sundance, The Cinema Group, Woman to Watch‘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.
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Actors, Directors, Film, Film Festival, Independent Film, Movie Premiere, Opinion, Premiere, Reviews, Sundance, The Cinema Group, Thriller‘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…
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Actors, Directors, Film, Film Festival, Independent Film, New Movie, Opinion, Premiere, Reviews, Sundance, The Cinema GroupOmaha 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.
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A24, Actors, Directors, Film Festival, Horror, Independent Film, Movie Premiere, Movies, Opinion, Premiere, Reviews, Sundance, The Cinema Group‘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.
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Actors, Directors, Film, Film Festival, Independent Film, New Movie, New York, Opinion, Premiere, Reviews, Sundance, The Cinema GroupLove, Brooklyn Review: A Poignant Exploration of Love, Identity, and Renewal
Rachael Abigail Holder’s Love, Brooklyn is a heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and self-discovery set against the evolving landscape of Brooklyn. Read our full review from Sundance 2025.
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A24, Actors, Directors, Fantasy, Film Festival, Independent Film, Movie Premiere, New Movie, Opinion, Reviews, Sundance, The Cinema Group‘The Legend of Ochi’ Review: A Visually Stunning Family Adventure That Redefines Fantasy Cinema
Isaiah Saxon’s The Legend of Ochi is a breathtaking fantasy adventure featuring Helena Zengel, Willem Dafoe, and Emily Watson. Read our in-depth Sundance review.
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Actors, Directors, Entertainment News, Film, Film Festival, Independent Film, Opinion, Premiere, Reviews, SundanceTwinless 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.
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Directors, Documentaries, Film, Film Festival, Independent Film, Music, New Movie, Opinion, Premiere, Reviews, Sundance, The Cinema GroupSly Lives! (AKA The Burden of Black Genius) Review: Questlove’s Passionate Tribute To the Legacy of a Musical Icon
Questlove’s Sly Lives! (AKA The Burden of Black Genius) is a vibrant, empathetic tribute to Sly Stone, exploring the triumphs, struggles, and enduring legacy of the legendary musician…
