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Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Mickey 17’: A Metaphysical Inquiry into Labor, Capital, and Selfhood
Bong Joon-ho delivers a sharp, darkly comic sci-fi film with Mickey 17, starring Robert Pattinson. Read the full review and analysis.
‘The Gorge’ Review: Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller Struggle to Bring Depth to a Sci-Fi Romance That Can’t Quite Find Its Edge
Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller star in The Gorge, a sci-fi romance with striking visuals but uneven execution. Scott Derrickson’s latest blends cosmic horror with star-crossed love, but does it succeed? Read our full review.
‘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.
‘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.
'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.
‘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, humor, and emotional depth.
‘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.