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Scripted with the meticulous patience of a Cristian Mungiu or Nuri Bilge Ceylan film, Visar Morina’s Sundance winner Shame and Money is a pressure-cooker of a drama about the crushing demands of capitalism.
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's Critic's Pick review: thefilmstage.com/sundance-rev...
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's Critic's Pick review: thefilmstage.com/sundance-rev...
February 4, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Scripted with the meticulous patience of a Cristian Mungiu or Nuri Bilge Ceylan film, Visar Morina’s Sundance winner Shame and Money is a pressure-cooker of a drama about the crushing demands of capitalism.
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's Critic's Pick review: thefilmstage.com/sundance-rev...
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's Critic's Pick review: thefilmstage.com/sundance-rev...
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Walter Thompson-Hernández’s Sundance premiere If I Go Will They Miss Me searches for the divine in everyday life. Read @jpraup.bsky.social's review:
Sundance Review: If I Go Will They Miss Me Finds Poetic Beauty in Coming of Age
Finding poetic beauty in the quotidian, Walter Thompson-Hernández’s If I Go Will They Miss Me centers on coming of age in housing projects of southern Los Angeles. It’s a way of life often depicted wi...
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February 2, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Walter Thompson-Hernández’s Sundance premiere If I Go Will They Miss Me searches for the divine in everyday life. Read @jpraup.bsky.social's review:
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Zi at least demonstrates Kogonada hasn’t lost his filmmaking mojo, crafting a movie that may seem more personal to him than most viewers. Read @jpraup.bsky.social's Sundance review:
Sundance Review: Kogonada’s Free-Flowing Zi is an Experimental Career Reset
A filmmaker attempting a career reset following an ill-received feature of larger scope often offers a fascinating study in artistic rejuvenation, be it David Lynch’s Blue Velvet or M. Night Shyamalan...
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February 1, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Zi at least demonstrates Kogonada hasn’t lost his filmmaking mojo, crafting a movie that may seem more personal to him than most viewers. Read @jpraup.bsky.social's Sundance review:
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Simón Mesa Soto’s A Poet finds unexpected poetry in the jagged, pained misery of dashed dreams and misinterpreted, career-ending good intentions.
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's review as the Cannes winner arrives in U.S. theaters:
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's review as the Cannes winner arrives in U.S. theaters:
A Poet Review: A Darkly Humorous Tale of Failed Creative Pursuits
Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. A Poet opens in theaters on January 30. Far removed from the mournful yearnings of A Quiet Passion––much less the quotid...
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January 30, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Simón Mesa Soto’s A Poet finds unexpected poetry in the jagged, pained misery of dashed dreams and misinterpreted, career-ending good intentions.
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's review as the Cannes winner arrives in U.S. theaters:
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's review as the Cannes winner arrives in U.S. theaters:
Can heartily recommend The Lake, One in a Million, Night Nurse, Who Killed Alex Odeh?, Barbara Forever, Time and Water, Nuisance Bear, Kikuyu Land, and Jaripeo.
2026 Sundance Film Festival premieres are now available online nationwide through Sunday.
Here's the films with available tickets we recommend:
Here's the films with available tickets we recommend:
New to Streaming: Sundance 2026, Peter Hujar’s Day, Ella McCay & More
Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here. 2026 Sundance Film Festiva...
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January 30, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Can heartily recommend The Lake, One in a Million, Night Nurse, Who Killed Alex Odeh?, Barbara Forever, Time and Water, Nuisance Bear, Kikuyu Land, and Jaripeo.
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Perspective is everything in Beth de Araújo’s #Josephine, a stomach-churning drama focused on the loss of innocence and the ill-equipped guidance—both parental and bureaucratic—that can compound enduring trauma.
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's Sundance review:
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's Sundance review:
Sundance Review: Josephine is a Stomach-Churning Portrait of Lost Innocence
Perspective is everything in Beth de Araújo’s Josephine, a stomach-churning drama focused on the loss of innocence and the ill-equipped guidance—both parental and bureaucratic—that can compound enduri...
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January 30, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Perspective is everything in Beth de Araújo’s #Josephine, a stomach-churning drama focused on the loss of innocence and the ill-equipped guidance—both parental and bureaucratic—that can compound enduring trauma.
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's Sundance review:
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's Sundance review:
We can thank production designer Florencia Martin for the inclusion of Modelos, a few small beers, etc. in One Battle After Another, and more revealed in a wonderful chat:
"You go into people’s homes and you hear their stories about how they live and what they collect, all of that then became part of the visual character of the film and the characters’ stories."
OBAA production designer Florencia Martin talks with @jpraup.bsky.social about her Oscar-nominated work:
OBAA production designer Florencia Martin talks with @jpraup.bsky.social about her Oscar-nominated work:
One Battle After Another Production Designer Florencia Martin on Building Paul Thomas Anderson’s Detailed World
Florencia Martin's second feature collaboration with Paul Thomas Anderson following Licorice Pizza and her second Oscar nomination following Babylon, One Battle After Another is a feat of instant-clas...
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January 28, 2026 at 5:10 PM
We can thank production designer Florencia Martin for the inclusion of Modelos, a few small beers, etc. in One Battle After Another, and more revealed in a wonderful chat:
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This is a lovely movie!
Fire of Love director Sara Dosa returns with Time and Water, a beautiful time capsule to be discovered by whoever survives the great, tragic changes to come.
Read @djmecca.bsky.social's Critic's Pick review from Sundance:
Read @djmecca.bsky.social's Critic's Pick review from Sundance:
Sundance Review: Time and Water Mourns The Death of Iceland’s Glaciers and Much, Much More
"Will your oceans be made of our glaciers?" Icelandic poet Andri Snær Magnason asks in the narration that plays over Time and Water, the beautiful new documentary from Fire of Love director Sara Dosa....
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January 27, 2026 at 8:41 PM
This is a lovely movie!
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Abby Ellis’ thrilling, terrifying documentary The Lake captures the mission to defuse an environmental nuclear bomb.
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's Critic's Pick review of the Sundance premiere: thefilmstage.com/sundance-rev...
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's Critic's Pick review of the Sundance premiere: thefilmstage.com/sundance-rev...
January 23, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Abby Ellis’ thrilling, terrifying documentary The Lake captures the mission to defuse an environmental nuclear bomb.
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's Critic's Pick review of the Sundance premiere: thefilmstage.com/sundance-rev...
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's Critic's Pick review of the Sundance premiere: thefilmstage.com/sundance-rev...
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The Sundance premiere One in a Million tells an epic saga of exile and assimilation, examining how perceived liberty doesn’t always mean true independence.
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's review:
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's review:
Sundance Review: One in a Million Tells an Epic Saga of Exile and Assimilation
“War is not the hardest thing a person can go through. It’s not as hard as what comes after.” These opening words are the guiding theme of Itab Azzam and Jack MacInnes’ One in a Million, an epic saga ...
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January 24, 2026 at 12:39 AM
The Sundance premiere One in a Million tells an epic saga of exile and assimilation, examining how perceived liberty doesn’t always mean true independence.
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's review:
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's review:
Sundance kicks off on a strong note with The Lake, which understands that the most exceptional, impactful environmental docs are about direct human action on a micro scale.
Abby Ellis’ thrilling, terrifying documentary The Lake captures the mission to defuse an environmental nuclear bomb.
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's Critic's Pick review of the Sundance premiere: thefilmstage.com/sundance-rev...
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's Critic's Pick review of the Sundance premiere: thefilmstage.com/sundance-rev...
January 23, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Sundance kicks off on a strong note with The Lake, which understands that the most exceptional, impactful environmental docs are about direct human action on a micro scale.
I've seen over 40 films premiering at 2026 Sundance. Here's my picks for what to see, many of which are available online:
We preview the 2026 Sundance Film Festival with the must-see films at the final year in Park City:
2026 Sundance Film Festival Preview: The Must-See Films at the Final Year in Park City
It's a year of major change for the Sundance Film Festival: not only does 2026 mark the final in their long-time home of Park City, Utah, but it’s also the first edition without two key guiding figure...
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January 21, 2026 at 2:15 PM
I've seen over 40 films premiering at 2026 Sundance. Here's my picks for what to see, many of which are available online:
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"It was scary at first because Paul [Thomas Anderson] wanted all the actors to do their own stunts." Stunt coordinator Brian Machleit breaks down crafting the action of One Battle After Another with @jpraup.bsky.social:
“How Do I Keep Leonardo DiCaprio Safe?”: Breaking Down the Stunts of One Battle After Another
When One Battle After Another was first announced, before it even had a confirmed title, the potential of what a Paul Thomas Anderson-directed action movie could be boggled the mind. Upon its release ...
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January 19, 2026 at 6:29 PM
"It was scary at first because Paul [Thomas Anderson] wanted all the actors to do their own stunts." Stunt coordinator Brian Machleit breaks down crafting the action of One Battle After Another with @jpraup.bsky.social:
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Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke’s debut A Useful Ghost is a strange, tranquil, humorous exploration of the conundrums that would emerge were ghosts an accepted occurrence in everyday life.
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's review as the Cannes winner opens in theaters: thefilmstage.com/cannes-revie...
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's review as the Cannes winner opens in theaters: thefilmstage.com/cannes-revie...
January 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke’s debut A Useful Ghost is a strange, tranquil, humorous exploration of the conundrums that would emerge were ghosts an accepted occurrence in everyday life.
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's review as the Cannes winner opens in theaters: thefilmstage.com/cannes-revie...
Read @jpraup.bsky.social's review as the Cannes winner opens in theaters: thefilmstage.com/cannes-revie...
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On a special podcast episode, we discuss the best films of 2025 and the most-anticipated movies of 2026.
Listen to @jpraup.bsky.social, @codonnell.bsky.social & Nick Newman's discussion:
Listen to @jpraup.bsky.social, @codonnell.bsky.social & Nick Newman's discussion:
The Best Films of 2025 and Most-Anticipated Films of 2026
On a special 2025 wrap-up podcast, The Film Stage co-founder and editor-in-chief Jordan Raup is joined by managing editor and Emulsion host Nick Newman and The B-Side co-host Conor O'Donnell to discus...
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January 12, 2026 at 2:13 PM
On a special podcast episode, we discuss the best films of 2025 and the most-anticipated movies of 2026.
Listen to @jpraup.bsky.social, @codonnell.bsky.social & Nick Newman's discussion:
Listen to @jpraup.bsky.social, @codonnell.bsky.social & Nick Newman's discussion:
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Albert Birney's OBEX, opening Friday, is an earnest, even poignant look at how entertainment can provide a sense of comfort for the most lonely souls. Read @jpraup.bsky.social's review:
OBEX Review: An Inventive, Lo-Fi, and Otherworldly Adventure
Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Sundance coverage. Obex opens in theaters on January 9. While the likes of David Cronenberg’s Videodrome and Steven Lisberger’s TRON have...
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January 7, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Albert Birney's OBEX, opening Friday, is an earnest, even poignant look at how entertainment can provide a sense of comfort for the most lonely souls. Read @jpraup.bsky.social's review:
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Saying goodbye to 2025 by counting down my favorite movie posters for US releases over at the @thefilmstage.com.
#posterizedpropaganda
#posterizedpropaganda
The 25 best movie posters of 2025, selected by @jaredmobarak.com: thefilmstage.com/the-best-mov...
December 31, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Saying goodbye to 2025 by counting down my favorite movie posters for US releases over at the @thefilmstage.com.
#posterizedpropaganda
#posterizedpropaganda
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Calling all U.S. distributors: please pick up these movies!
The Best Undistributed Films of 2025
After highlighting the 50 best films you may have missed this year and our overall top 50 films of 2025, today we put our spotlight on those that still need a home: movies we loved on the festival cir...
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December 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Calling all U.S. distributors: please pick up these movies!
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Looking for a movie to watch this holiday? Here's 50 great choices from 2025:
The Film Stage’s Top 50 Films of 2025
For our most comprehensive year-end feature, we’re providing a cumulative look at The Film Stage’s favorite films of 2025. We’ve asked contributors to compile ten-best lists with five honorable mentio...
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December 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Looking for a movie to watch this holiday? Here's 50 great choices from 2025:
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The Film Stage's 2025 year-in-review is here!
Catch up on our most-read reviews, interviews, features, news, trailers, and more this year:
Catch up on our most-read reviews, interviews, features, news, trailers, and more this year:
The Film Stage’s Most-Read Posts of 2025
As we continue to explore the best in 2025, today we're taking a look at the articles that you, our dear readers, enjoyed the most throughout the past twelve months. Spanning reviews, interviews, feat...
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December 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The Film Stage's 2025 year-in-review is here!
Catch up on our most-read reviews, interviews, features, news, trailers, and more this year:
Catch up on our most-read reviews, interviews, features, news, trailers, and more this year:
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One Battle After Another, The Shrouds, and The Mastermind are among our editor-in-chief @jpraup.bsky.social's top 10 films of 2025:
Jordan Raup’s Top 10 Films of 2025
Following The Film Stage’s collective top 50 films of 2025, as part of our year-end coverage, our contributors are sharing their personal top 10 lists. In a year of tumultuous upheaval for Hollywood, ...
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December 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
One Battle After Another, The Shrouds, and The Mastermind are among our editor-in-chief @jpraup.bsky.social's top 10 films of 2025:
Happy holidays! I wrote about my favorite films and first-viewings of the year:
One Battle After Another, The Shrouds, and The Mastermind are among our editor-in-chief @jpraup.bsky.social's top 10 films of 2025:
Jordan Raup’s Top 10 Films of 2025
Following The Film Stage’s collective top 50 films of 2025, as part of our year-end coverage, our contributors are sharing their personal top 10 lists. In a year of tumultuous upheaval for Hollywood, ...
thefilmstage.com
December 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Happy holidays! I wrote about my favorite films and first-viewings of the year:
2026 in cinema: Hamaguchi, Jane Schoenbrun, Lee Chang-dong, Mike Leigh, Albert Serra, James Gray, Annie Baker, Spielberg, Almodóvar, Shyamalan, John Wilson, Stephen Cone, Valeska Grisebach, Cristian Mungiu, Nolan, Fincher, 𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 Terrence Malick and Frank Ocean, and so much more. Read our preview!
Our massive 2026 movie preview is here. What films are you most looking forward to?
The 100 Most-Anticipated Films of 2026: Part One
With the New Year upon us, it’s time for our annual tradition of looking at the cinematic horizon. Having highlighted the films we guarantee are worth seeing in 2026 and those we hope get U.S. distrib...
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December 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
2026 in cinema: Hamaguchi, Jane Schoenbrun, Lee Chang-dong, Mike Leigh, Albert Serra, James Gray, Annie Baker, Spielberg, Almodóvar, Shyamalan, John Wilson, Stephen Cone, Valeska Grisebach, Cristian Mungiu, Nolan, Fincher, 𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 Terrence Malick and Frank Ocean, and so much more. Read our preview!
Before @thefilmstage.com's 100 most-anticipated films of 2026 feature drops, here are the films coming next year we can heartily recommend:
Our 2026 movie preview kicks off with the 35 best films coming to theaters next year that we've already seen, including the latest from Christian Petzold, Nadav Lapid, Sophy Romvari, Gore Verbinski, Hong Sangsoo, Radu Jude, Werner Herzog, Mark Jenkin, and more.
The Best 2026 Films We’ve Already Seen
We don't want to overwhelm you, but while you're catching up with our top 50 films of 2025, more cinematic greatness awaits in 2026. Ahead of our 100 most-anticipated titles (all of which have yet to ...
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December 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Before @thefilmstage.com's 100 most-anticipated films of 2026 feature drops, here are the films coming next year we can heartily recommend: