The movie Josephine at the Sundance Film Festival 2026 takes on one of the most difficult topics of childhood. And it does so through the lens of being a little girl in a scary world. The film confronts two themes in unflinching detail: childhood trauma and bravery. The notion is communicated wonderfully through a simple setup. We see Josephine‘s point of view
Read MoreLevitating is the kind of movie one hopes to see at a film festival. The type of narrative aims for otherworldly heights of creativity and ambition. In the first twenty minutes, the concept is made clear. The locals engage in trance parties, where dancers willingly let music invoke the spirits of animals to possess them as a spirit channeler using an
Read MoreTake Me Home from Sundance Film Festival 2026 offers another perspective on the disability experience, this time from the vantage point of caring for someone with needs. However, the film ponders the caretaking role with an added layer. More specifically, when a guardian for a person with a disability begins to require care themselves. What happens to the family we have
Read MoreAfter a very successful first season, The Pitt has returned for season 2, with even crazier events, more tension in the air, and plenty of “real-life” scenarios. This show became a rare example of a series that creates an urgent need in viewers to continue to watch it and not miss a single moment. It’s almost like we are a part
Read MoreMarty Supreme finds Timothée Chalamet reaching Leonardo DiCaprio’s strengths of performance. As an actor, Chalamet has more than demonstrated his talent, with a diverse portfolio of films ranging from musicals to sci-fi epics. But with Marty Supreme, the 29-year-old performer exudes a charismatic presence reminiscent of his mentor’s (DiCaprio’s) style in The Wolf of Wall Street. From an individual standpoint, Marty Mauser
Read MoreRental Family is one of those films made with the intention of pouring an ounce of softness into the world. Other examples being We Bought A Zoo, Minari, and Marcel the Shell with Shoes On. And it all stems from a foreign concept in the Western world; the idea of hiring an individual to serve as a friend or family member
Read MoreAs J. Daniel Atlas states in this film, “In the world of magic, everything that disappears reappears.” The same rings true for the franchise itself, as Now You See Me: Now You Don’t marks the return of the film series after nearly 10 years. The mix of absolute absurdity within the confines of what a magic trick can truly be compared
Read MoreMusic biopics are in a bit of a rut when it comes to innovation lately. While there’s always the occasional film like Better Man that finds creativity within standard templates, many biopics are picked apart with critiques of their clichéd nature and inability to show us anything truly fascinating about the musicians they’re focused on. Unfortunately, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere
Read MoreBallad of a Small Player is a fascinating follow-up to Edward Berger’s Conclave. Most of Conclave’s tone was overly serious and at times felt like a detective procedural wearing a pope’s uniform. Ballad of a Small Player is a complete gear shift in terms of style and feel. The film oftentimes has an enthralling, fast-paced energy that keeps the viewer hooked
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