Highlights
A Moving Road Trip Across the American West in “Hot Water”
A mother and son journey west in the funny and moving “Hot Water.”
“LADY” Is Olive Nwosu’s Love Letter to Lagos
By Ramona Flume
The sold-out crowd at the Library Center Theatre was transported to the sprawling seaside city of Lagos on Thursday, January 22, for Olive Nwosu’s brilliant debut feature, LADY,
A Family’s Haunting Search in “Closure”
The beautiful, devastating documentary “Closure” follows a family’s search for their missing son.
“Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story” Is a Portrait of Your Favorite Comedian’s Favorite Comedian
Maria Bamford attends the “Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story” premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on January 22, 2026, in Park City, Utah.
“Buddy” Turns Childhood Comfort into Midnight Terror
(L-R) Topher Grace, Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Casper Kelly, and Keegan-Michael Key pose with the character Buddy at the “Buddy” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Library Center
“Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty!” Encourages Us to Keep Dancing
“Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty!” is a colorful, occasionally surreal story about what happens when the body remembers what joy feels like, even as it’s still processing grief.
Adriana Paz Delivers a Tour de Force in “The Huntress (La Cazadora)”
By Ramona Flume
Lead actor Adriana Paz received a rousing standing ovation at the post-screening Q&A of The Huntress (La Cazadora), which premiered Thursday, January 22, in the World Cinema Dramatic
“THE DISCIPLE” Tells the Story of the Most Radical Wu-Tang Clan Album Ever Made
The movie unpacks how “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin” materialized over five to six years, accumulating 31 tracks featuring not just Wu-Tang members but unexpected contributors like Cher.
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Gregg Araki, the Director of “I Want Your Sex”
By Bailey Pennick
One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent filmmaking. While we can learn a
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Alysa Nahmias, the Director of “Cookie Queens”
“My tween kids asked me to please make a documentary they’d actually want to watch with their friends,” Nahmias recalls about the origins of her latest project. “Mom-challenge accepted.”
“The History of Concrete” Contains More Surprises Than You Can Possibly Imagine
Even the most ardent John Wilson fan won’t be able to guess where the director’s debut feature goes
Riz Ahmed Turns Career Anxiety into Razor-Sharp Comedy With “Bait”
A fast, funny series that skewers fame, failure, and identity — and leaves a packed room roaring.
