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Sundance Review: In the Same Breath Surveys Governmental Corruption in Covid-19-Stricken China

Any newly-released film, book, or piece of media that begins its story in the latter months of 2019 is signifying something very clear: trouble like we’ve neve...

Sundance Review: Mother Schmuckers is an Irreverent Exercise in Provocation Without Pathos

In their debut feature film, directing duo Harpo and Lenny Guit craft a narrative unlike any other. Mother Schmuckers (Fils de Plouc in their native French) op...

Sundance Review: Playing With Sharks Showcases the Beauty of the Ocean’s Most Misunderstood Creatures

Sharks have been lurking in the depths of our cultural consciousness for decades now. From the fear that Jaws instilled in audiences in 1975 to the endless con...

Sundance Review: Strawberry Mansion is a Kaleidoscopic Reverie Bursting with Imagination

What if the government didn't strictly tax your paychecks and transactions, but your dreams as well? With their vibrant, imaginative, and genre-melding new fil...

Sundance Review: Pandemic Drama The Pink Cloud Disturbingly Reckons a Worst-Case Lockdown Scenario

Iuli Gerbase’s The Pink Cloud starts off with a disclaimer: “This film was written in 2017 and shot in 2019. Any resemblance to real life is purely coincidenta...

Sundance Review: The Most Beautiful Boy in the World is a Moving Portrait of a Tragic, Unique Life Lived

In 1971, Björn Andrésen was the most beautiful boy in the world. In 2019, he’s the elder of a neopagan commune in rural Sweden, whose inability to commit suici...

Sundance Review: Cryptozoo is One of the Most Gorgeous Works of American Animation in Ages

The current state of American animated cinema is more than a little disappointing; Pixar, Disney, Dreamworks, and more regurgitate the same formula and offer n...

Sundance Review: Homeroom Briskly Explores a Tumultuous Senior Year in Oakland

Following the 2019-2020 school year, Homeroom sets itself up for more than it could have originally anticipated. It’s the senior year for a swath of Oakland Hi...

Sundance Review: The Warmth and Care of Coda Overcome its Predictable Nature

It’s hard to judge Siân Heder’s Coda outside of its context: being one of the opening feature films to the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, a (now-virtual) place k...

New to Streaming: Mirror, Beginning, Sundance 2021, True Mothers & More

With a seemingly endless amount of streaming options—not only the titles at our disposal, but services themselves–each week we highlight the noteworthy titles ...

News

Justine Triet Sets Next Feature with Fonda Starring Mia Goth, Andrew Scott, Frank Dillane & More

Exclusive Clip and Poster for Ramzi Bashour’s Sundance Premiere Hot Water Introduces Mother-Son Road Comedy

Sinners and One Battle After Another Lead 2026 Oscar Nominations

Trailers

Hong Sangsoo Puts Comedy In Focus with U.S. Trailer for What Does That Nature Say to You

Exclusive Trailer for Berlinale Premiere No Salgas From Ramona Director Victoria Linares Villegas

I Love Boosters Trailer: Boots Riley Returns with Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, and Taylour Paige

Reviews

Sundance Review: John Turturro Shines in The Only Living Pickpocket in New York

Sundance Review: Jay Duplass’ See You When I See You Hits Familiar Notes But Plays Off-Key

Sundance Review: Time and Water Mourns The Death of Iceland’s Glaciers and Much, Much More

Features

The Best Movies Now Playing in Theaters

NYC Weekend Watch: Godard and Griffith, Gerry, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie & More

New to Streaming: James Bond, Mr. Nobody Against Putin, The Smashing Machine & More

Interviews

One Battle After Another Production Designer Florencia Martin on Building Paul Thomas Anderson’s Detailed World

“You’re Leaning Into the Ugliness”: Michael Bauman on Shooting One Battle After Another for Paul Thomas Anderson

“How Do I Keep Leonardo DiCaprio Safe?”: Breaking Down the Stunts of One Battle After Another

Podcasts

The Best Films of 2025 and Most-Anticipated Films of 2026

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The B-Side Ep. 173 – James L. Brooks (with Adam Drosin)

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