“Brides” is inviting viewers on a journey of introspection and faith. Screened at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Nadia Fall’s directorial debut is an entry into the World Cinema Dramatic Competition. Read more...
Photo: Nadia Fall smiles while sporting two gold earrings and a multicolored outfit. Fall’s directorial debut “Brides” competed in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
“The Thing with Feathers” is exploring grief in its most shadowy stages. Screened at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, the thriller stars Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch as a father of two mourning the unexpected loss of his wife. Read more...
Photo: Benedict Cumberbatch speaks to journalists on the Sundance Film Festival press line. The actor stars in Dylan Southern’s “The Thing with Feathers.” (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
A fresh oddball comedy is emerging from the soil. Adapted from Evan Twohy’s absurdist play of the same name, “Bubble & Squeak” had its world premiere in the Sundance Film Festival’s U.S. Read more...
Photo: Dave Franco, Himesh Patel, Sarah Goldberg and Evan Twohy (left to right) stand together for a photo. Their film “Bubble & Squeak” premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. (George Pimentel/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival)
In “Jimpa,” generations come together in a meditation on the LGBTQ+ experience. Directed by Sophie Hyde, the family drama follows Hannah (Olivia Colman) and her nonbinary teenager Frances (Aud Mason-Hyde) on a trip to Amsterdam to visit the titular character (John Lithgow), who is also Hannah’s father and Frances’ grandfather. Read more...
Photo: The cast and crew of “Jimpa” gather for a group photo. The film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
“Ricky” is forging a path toward reintegration and redemption. The drama film presents the story of 30-year-old Ricky (Stephan James) as he tries to live an independent life for the first time after 15 years of incarceration. Read more...
Photo: The cast and crew of “Ricky” squeeze together for a group photo. The film follows the titular character finding independence after 15 years of incarceration. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
This post was updated Jan 28 at 8:43 p.m. What does being a good girl truly mean? To the protagonist of Aria Aber’s “Good Girl,” it seems to be the most elusive title of them all. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the cover of Aria Aber’s “Good Girl.” Aber’s debut novel was released Jan. 14, following the life of 19-year-old Nila, born in the slums of Berlin to two Afghani immigrants.(Courtesy of Hogarth)
This post was updated Jan. 30 at 8:33 p.m. Intertwining artistry and storytelling, KOLE is crafting a harmony of genres and cultures. Boasting an extensive catalog of songwriting collaborations ranging from Meghan Trainor to Ingrid Michaelson, the ethnomusicology alumnus is recognized in this year’s Grammys for her work on Lalah Hathaway’s latest release “VANTABLACK.” Hathaway’s album is nominated in the prestigious Best R&B Album category, marking KOLE’s second Grammy recognition as a songwriter. Read more...
Photo: Songwriter and producer KOLE wears a black dress and looks over her right shoulder while next to a pale taupe background. The artist is an alumnus of UCLA and co-wrote three songs on Lalah Hathaway’s Grammy-nominated album “VANTABLACK.” (Courtesy of Caity Krone)
