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Actors, Directors, Film Festival, Filmmaking, Independent Film, Movie Premiere, New Movie, Opinion, Premiere, Reviews, Sundance, The Cinema Group‘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.
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Community, Culture, Entertainment News, Film, Film Festival, Filmmaking, Independent Film, Opinion, Reviews, Sundance, The Cinema GroupSundance 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…
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Actors, Comedy, Directors, Entertainment News, Film, Film Festival, Movie Premiere, Opinion, Premiere, Reviews, Rom-Com, Romance, Sundance, The Cinema Group‘Oh, Hi!’ Review: Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman Have Electric Chemistry in Sophie Brooks’ Twisted, Half-Great Spin on the Rom-Com
Sophie Brooks’ Sundance entry Oh, Hi! stars Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman in a romantic comedy that turns unexpectedly dark. With sharp writing and standout performances, the film…
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Actors, Biopics, Directors, Film, Film Festival, Independent Film, Movie Premiere, Opinion, Premiere, Reviews, Sundance, The Cinema Group‘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.
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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, 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.
