Friday, December 19

Sundance 2025 Q&A: Evan Twohy, Dave Franco say ‘Bubble & Squeak’ boils down to being earnest

A fresh oddball comedy is emerging from the soil. Adapted from Evan Twohy’s absurdist play of the same name, “Bubble & Squeak” had its world premiere in the Sundance Film Festival’s U.S. Read more...

Photo: Dave Franco, Himesh Patel, Sarah Goldberg and Evan Twohy (left to right) stand together for a photo. Their film “Bubble & Squeak” premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. (George Pimentel/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival)


Sundance 2025 Q&A: ‘Jimpa’ portrays elements of LGBTQ+ experience with themes of community, family

In “Jimpa,” generations come together in a meditation on the LGBTQ+ experience. Directed by Sophie Hyde, the family drama follows Hannah (Olivia Colman) and her nonbinary teenager Frances (Aud Mason-Hyde) on a trip to Amsterdam to visit the titular character (John Lithgow), who is also Hannah’s father and Frances’ grandfather. Read more...

Photo: The cast and crew of “Jimpa” gather for a group photo. The film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)


Sundance 2025 Q&A: ‘Ricky’ cast talks presentation of criminal justice system

“Ricky” is forging a path toward reintegration and redemption. The drama film presents the story of 30-year-old Ricky (Stephan James) as he tries to live an independent life for the first time after 15 years of incarceration. Read more...

Photo: The cast and crew of “Ricky” squeeze together for a group photo. The film follows the titular character finding independence after 15 years of incarceration. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)


Sundance 2025 Q&A: Directors, producers of “One to One: John & Yoko” reframe iconic love story

Music’s most famous – and most scrutinized – love story is continuing to unfold on screen, five decades later. Following a successful world premiere at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, Academy Award winner Kevin Macdonald’s “One to One: John & Yoko” made its Sundance debut in Park City, Utah. Read more...

Photo: Sam Rice-Edwards, Alice Webb, Kevin Macdonald and Peter Worsley (left to right) smile for a photo. The filmmakers attended the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in celebration of their documentary, “One to One: John & Yoko.” (Zimo Li/Photo editor)


UCLA graduate student splashes into Sundance scene with feature-length film debut

This post was updated Feb. 2 at 8:02. After diving headfirst into her feature-length debut, Sundance Film Festival audiences will dip their toes in Sierra Falconer’s childhood memories of Green Lake. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is a cast member of “Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)” pulling on a yellow sail against a rocky blue ocean backdrop. The film will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival Sunday. (Courtesy of Marcus Patterson)


Film review: ‘Wolf Man’ fails to capture audiences with predictability, monotonous characters

This post was updated Jan. 20 at 9:31 p.m. In the darkness of night, one should take care to avoid the “Wolf Man.” Director and co-writer Leigh Whannell’s horrifying creation leapt onto screens Friday, occupying a January dump month release slot with his second remake of a classic horror franchise. Read more...

Photo: Blake (Christopher Abbott), Charlotte (Julia Garner) and daughter Ginger (Matilda Firth) from the cast of “Wolf Man” are pictured sitting in a rustic style home while displaying looks of distress. The horror-thriller released in theaters everywhere Friday. (Courtesy of IMDb)




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