The 40th Film Independent Spirit Awards are back, celebrating the best in indie film and TV. With nominations led by Anora and I Saw the TV Glow, here’s everything you need to know.

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!

Discover how Sam & David Cutler-Kreutz crafted “A LIEN,” an Oscar-nominated short film exploring the harrowing realities of the U.S. immigration system. Read our exclusive interview on the film’s themes, production, and impact.

Bong Joon-ho delivers a sharp, darkly comic sci-fi film with Mickey 17, starring Robert Pattinson. Read the full review and analysis.

Check out the full list of winners from the 2025 BAFTA Awards, featuring Emilia Pérez, Anora, and Conclave dominating the night. Find out what this means for the Oscars race!

Phillip Gellat’s The First Word on Horror is a gripping new documentary series profiling today’s most influential horror writers. Read our in-depth interview with Gellat as he discusses the series’ inspirations, storytelling techniques, and the future of horror literature.

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.

Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt, starring Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri, lands a prime fall release. Positioned for awards season, the psychological thriller explores power, morality, and dark pasts.

Sam and David Cutler-Kreutz’s A Lien turns the bureaucratic nightmare of immigration into a tense, harrowing thriller. Read our full review of the Oscar-nominated live-action short.

The White Lotus returns with its biggest season yet, trading power struggles for existential crises in a stunning Thailand setting. Does its ambitious new direction pay off?