Such a tan movie. Probably the tannest movie ever put to film.

Director Oliver Hermanus composes an emotional soundscape that soars.

Podcast Episode · The Queer Gaze · Ep11 Bonus · 12m

And now, cuties. Josh O'Connor and Paul Mescal opted not to do any stunt-dressing for the BFI London premiere of their queer romance The History of Sound.

Premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival…

As we move forward to another month post-TIFF, read as we take a look back at the other big film releases of September 2025.

The History of Sound isn’t necessarily concerned with the musicology. It is an ode to love in all its permutations. It is love found, love lost and love that endures. * * * Starring Paul Mescal & Josh O’Connor, and directed by Oliver Hermanus, the film is handsome to look at, but it is still mostly understated in its framing and compositions. It’s a piece of art that is tied down by its story issues. Everything on a very low heat — too low, in fact, to ever rise to a proper simmer. Based on the story written by Ben Shattuck, the film casts an enchanting spell in its languid story of a love that dare not speak its name between Lionel and David, two scholars who meet at the New England Conservatory of Music in 1917. Mescal has been on a successful streak with good movies. I wouldn’t be surprised if it gets nominated to awards next year. However, as much as I loved and enjoyed the love story between the two of them, the film has a couple of issues. While it’s called The History of Sound, the film doesn’t really focuses on sound or music. The folk songs and their presence here are instead just a crutch that the film barely utilizes. It’s more concerned with Lionel’s loneliness and his dissatisfaction with his life. And that part is amazing, if not too slow. Message to directors and editors out there: Not every film needs to be over two hours. Remove around 15 minutes of this film and I would have called it perfection. However, as is, a lot of scenes felt boring and pushed me towards me phone, sadly. Would I watch it again? Yes. Does it need tightening? Definitely. The History Of Sound – Official Trailer ##### Should You Watch It? This beautifully performed, restrained drama explores music, love, and loss. The only issue? A bit slow and long. ##### Where Can I Watch It? _The History of Sound_ is now playing in theaters. Rating ### _Related_ * * * ### Discover more from PeachZ Reviews Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe

The History of Sound is a beautifully performed and restrained drama that explores music, love, and loss. This is not “Brokeback Mountain”.