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Sundance Capsule Reviews: ‘Bubble & Squeak,’ ‘LUZ,’ and ‘Sukkwan Island’ 

At this year’s Sundance Film Festival, one could count at least 25 films that involved characters navigating unfamiliar environments, from two British teenager’s misguided trip to Syria in search of independence (Brides)...

Movie Review: ‘The Perfect Tomato’ Weighs the Cost of a Life’s Work

Director:  Cristobal AbugaberWriters: Cristobal AbugaberStars: Eligio Meléndez, María Meléndez, María Fernanda Ayala Synopsis: An aging farmer refuses to leave his long standing way of life behind at the risk of losing what truly...

Movie Review (Sundance 2025):  ‘By Design’ Dreams of What it Means to Become Something Else

Director: Amanda KramerWriter: Amanda KramerStars: Juliette Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Melanie Griffith Synopsis: A woman swaps bodies with a chair, and everyone likes her better as a chair. “You wouldn’t know to look at her,”...

Movie Review (Sundance 2025): ‘Atropia’ is a Toothless, Distracted Satire

Director: Hailey GatesWriter: Hailey GatesStars: Alia Shawkat, Chloe East, Channing Tatum Synopsis: Follows an aspiring actress working on a U.S. military base that simulates an Iraqi war zone. If one were to write a book titled...

Movie Review (Sundance 2025): ‘Twinless’ Doubles Down on the Cycle of Grief

Director: James SweeneyWriter: James SweeneyStars: Dylan O'Brien, James Sweeney, Alexa Synopsis: Two grieving men bond in support group and form unlikely friendship. Therapy isn’t exactly a one-stop shop for every demon in an individual’s arsenal...

Movie Review (Sundance 2025): ‘Sally’ Doesn’t Fly As High As Its Subject

Director: Cristina CostantiniWriters: Cristina Costantini, Tom MaroneyStars: Lindsey Lamer, Varda Appleton, Billie Jean King Synopsis: Sally Ride's groundbreaking journey as the first American woman in space concealed a deeply personal story. Her life partner, Tam...

Movie Review (Sundance 2025): ‘Heightened Scrutiny’ Goes the Extra Mile

Director: Sam FederStars: Chase Strangio, Jelani Cobb, Lydia Polgreen Synopsis: Civil rights lawyer Chase Strangio's courtroom battles against anti-trans laws intertwine with exposing media narratives impacting public perception of transgender rights. Chase Strangio doesn’t look...

Chasing the Gold: Final Oscar Predictions (Best International Feature)

If there is any doubt remaining as to which films will be announced as the Oscar nominees for Best International Feature on Thursday, Jan. 23 (the big reveal will begin at 5:30...

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