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The 2025 Sundance Film Festival has officially wrapped up, and while it had its share of controversies, it also brought us more great indie films to watch and fall in love with. For now, let’s dive into some of the standout films from this year’s festival and what makes them so special.
I had the opportunity to sit down with Ethan Palmer and learn more about the creative and technical choices that helped make Plainclothes one of the festival’s most talked-about titles. From joining the project late to choosing to use a wide array of cameras and lenses, Palmer shared his perspective on crafting a look that honours the film's themes while also elevating the performances on screen. Here’s our conversation.
Nickel Boys comes from director RaMell Ross, who was previously nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars for his debut film Hale County This Morning, This Evening. Now, he's back with a narrative feature, which has also earned a Best Picture nomination. Not a terrible way to build a career.
While Baptiste is brilliant in the role, Hard Truths doesn't quite reach the same level of emotional resonance as some of Leigh's previous works.
To witness a story that reveals the truth about residential schools in Canada—along with the generations of pain and trauma endured as a result of these institutions—is truly inspirational. Not long ago, these stories were whispered in hushed tones, often dismissed by the very institutions that played a part in their creation.
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and Rogers are pleased to announce a three-year agreement that will see Rogers return as the official Presenting Partner of the Festival, and the TIFF People’s Choice Award through 2027
At the heart of The Last Showgirl is Pamela Anderson, who portrays Shelly, a 57-year-old Las Vegas showgirl grappling with the closure of her long-running show, Le Razzle Dazzle. Anderson has been public about "getting ready [her] whole life for this film" - a role that does feel tailor-made for her.
As I hit "publish" on this article shortly after the certification of votes for the 2024 Presidential election, The Last Republican could not be more relevant in a world where polarization continues to "trump" discourse.
Another year, and another "best of" list. Whether you agree or disagree with the rankings on the whole, I hope you can add a few films to your watchlist.
Nosferatu is the latest film from director Robert Eggers, and it’s been a long time coming. Eggers’ enduring fascination with vampires, which began in childhood, is well-documented.