We take a look at some of the Sundance short films, ¡Pika!, Sauna Sickness, Jazz infernal, and Together Forever, that screened at the festival this year.
Once Upon a Time in Harlem: Sundance 2026 Review
Once Upon a Time in Harlem is masterful film that provides audiences with a new way to view the Harlem Renaissance and those involved in it.
Islands Review: Sam Riley Shines in this Sun-Drenched Mystery
Sam Riley shines in Islands—a sun-drenched, sweat-soaked mystery also starring Jack Farthing and Stacy Martin.
Arco Review: A Dazzling Exploration of Adolescence
Ugo Bienvenu's Arco is a dazzling cinematic odyssey of adolescence during hardship, told through the eyes of a time-travelling 10-year-old boy.
Honey Bunch Review: Love Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry
Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli’s genre-bending sophomore effort takes some big, original swings. It doesn’t always connect, but it’s hard not to appreciate the effort.
Words of War Review: A Timely Look at the Power of the Free Press
While Words of War may take some liberties in telling the story of journalist Anna Politkovskaya, it's a compelling drama about freedom of speech and reporting during hard times.
The Testament of Ann Lee Review: Amanda Seyfried Leads Idiosyncratic Musical
Depending on the definition, the total number of Christian denominations in the United States ranges from a few hundred to several thousand. Worldwide, that number jumps to approximately 45,000. Each denomination claims, if not a direct conduit to God, then to a religious leader (or leaders) who, like the Quakers and the Shakers did. Handed […]
Rosemead Review: A Career Best for Lucy Liu
Lucy Liu gives a career-defining performance in this cautionary tale of love, death and mental illness.
Deepfaking Sam Altman Review: Artificial Empathy
Deepfaking Sam Altman is an illuminating, hilarious, and chilling look at the state of artificial intelligence and the way it's shaping our future.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Review – Sets the Horror Bar for 2026
Bleak, brutal, and deeply human, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple proves the franchise’s rage virus still has teeth.
3670 Review: Korean Defector Tale Is a Queer Film Landmark
Joonho Park's 3670 feels like an authentic milestone in queer cinema with its story of a North Korean defector finding his community in Seoul.
Sleepwalker Review
Sleepwalker is a wildly entertaining horror flick. It’s not going to chill your bones, or keep you up at night, so if you’re looking for a light-hearted, semi-spooky time, this film is it.
The Choral Review
At a time when our own world seems harsh and ugly, Nicholas Hytner's The Choral gives us space to reflect on how music can connect us.
Song Sung Blue Review: Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman Elevate Winning True-Life Tale
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson elevate Song Sung Blue—a true-life, Neil Diamond-centric biopic from writer-director Craig Brewer.
No Other Choice Review
Park Chan-wook's stylish black comedy No Other Choice sees a desperate man turns his job hunt into the Hunger Games.