Sundance Film Festival

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile – first look review

By Hannah Strong

Zac Efron gives the performance of his career in a film which only scratches the surface of its subject.

The Nightingale – first look review

By Hannah Strong

Jennifer Kent follows up The Babadook with a devastating interrogation of Australia’s dark past.

Native Son – first look review

By Hannah Strong

Moonlight’s Ashton Sanders stars in this contemporary adaptation of Richard Wright’s 1938 novel.

Untouchable – first look review

By Hannah Strong

This urgent Harvey Weinstein documentary seeks to get to the root of our culture of sexual abuse.

Honey Boy – first look review

By Hannah Strong

Shia LaBeouf plays his own father in this frank exploration of his experiences as a child star.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind – first look review

By Adam Woodward

Chiwetel Ejiofor steps behind the camera for this Netflix-backed true story of human survival.

The Sundance Film Festival announces its most diverse line-up yet

By Little White Lies

Park City’s prestigious indie extravaganza promises familiar faces and new discoveries aplenty in 2019.

The best new horror movies from Sundance 2018

By Ed Gibbs

This year’s festival offered plenty of devilishly dark delights within its raucous Midnight strand.

Lizzie – first look review

By Monica Castillo

Chloë Sevigny plays infamous axe killer Lizzie Borden in director Craig William Macneill’s chilling drama.

Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist – first look review

By Monica Castillo

Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood proves a spiky and evasive presence in this entertaining docu-portrait.

Mandy – first look review

By Monica Castillo

This ultra-violent Nic Cage revenge flick is the stuff midnight movie legend is made of.

The Miseducation of Cameron Post – first look review

By Monica Castillo

Desiree Akhavan delivers a bold and poignant queer drama about teen survivors of gay conversion therapy.

Our New President – first look review

By Monica Castillo

This frequently confounding collage doc explores the cult of Donald Trump through fake news and viral footage.

On Her Shoulders – first look review

By Ed Gibbs

A compelling look at the global campaigning of sex slave survivor turned reluctant Yazidi activist, Nadia Murad.

The Force – first look review

By Ed Gibbs

This timely, well-intentioned doc offers a revealing look at the inner workings of the Oakland PD.

A Ghost Story – first look review

By Ed Gibbs

Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara reunite for David Lowery’s slow-burn meditation on loss and grief.

Manifesto – first look review

By Ed Gibbs

Cate Blanchett goes hell for leather in this unapologetically arty film about art.

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