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  • Smile 2 hits brand-new peak on Official Film Chart


    Another big Oscar hopeful – and former Number 1 – Wicked keeps at Number 2 this week. The blockbuster musical adaption scored a magnificent 10 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actress for Cynthia Erivo and Best Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande.

    Other Academy Award hopefuls present in the Official Film Chart this week include Conclave (5) up for Best Picture and Best Actor for Ralph Fiennes,  Alien: Romulus (7) which has a nod for Best Visual Effects and Best Picture nominee Dune: Part Two (8).

    Despite its lead actress Naomi Scott being shut out of awards contention, horror sequel delight Smile 2 re-enters the Top 10 at a brand-new peak (7). It previously reached Number 10 earlier this month.

    Finally, Small Things Like These is this week’s highest new entry (10). The historical drama stars Cillian Murphy, and is based on the Irish Magdalene Laundries, which were run to house ‘fallen women’ from 18th to the late 20th centuries.



    “Smile 2 hits brand-new peak on Official Film Chart: Bringing joy to audiences worldwide!”

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  • ‘Kraven the Hunter’ Ends Box Office Run as Lowest-Grossing Sony Marvel Film


    In news that isn’t all that surprising, Kraven the Hunter has ended its abysmal box office run by breaking another record, though it isn’t a good one. After grossing $59 million worldwide, the seemingly final film in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU) is now the lowest-grossing comic book movie in the franchise and one of the lowest ever in the genre. After multiple delays and release date changes, the film sputtered to the finish line after a release in December, and the end result was a box office gross that was even lower than what Madame Web earned in its theatrical run.

    2024 saw the release of three different SSU films: Madame Web, Venom: The Last Dance, and Kraven the Hunter. It was a hefty theatrical slate that could have anyone convinced that Sony’s superhero venture was thriving. Unfortunately, that wouldn’t be the case, as Madame Web would only gross $100 million overall against its $80 million budget. Venom: The Last Dance would be the only box office success of the three films, with the film costing between $110-120 million and grossing $479 million.

    On the other hand, Kraven the Hunter had a budget in the range of $110-130 million, meaning that the film wasn’t even able to make back what it had cost to produce it. The $26 million global opening for the film, which was also a record-low for the SSU, was a tell-tale sign that the film wouldn’t have legs, especially going up against films such as Wicked, Gladiator II, and Moana 2.

    ‘Kraven the Hunter’ Might Be the End of Sony’s Shared Universe

    With the news of Kraven’s unfortunate box office intake, the future of the SSU seems more dire than ever. While the Venom franchise has undoubtedly helped the studio recoup some of the losses, it doesn’t seem likely that Sony will attempt to make more films based on Spider-Man supporting characters or villains. Despite the Venom films being financially successful, the trilogy of films— and even the rest of the SSU films as a whole— haven’t received a “fresh” Rotten Tomatoes score for any of its movies, with each being critically panned.

    Tom Holland as Spider-Man

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    Sony’s “Death of the Blu-ray” Announcement Is Worrying, but Not as Shocking as It Seems

    Sony’s recent announcement that they will not be producing new Blu-ray discs is not the physical media disaster it seems…yet.

    From the Venom series to Morbius, and now Kraven the Hunter, the SSU has felt like a product of a bygone era of superhero films. As the genre of comic book movies continues to evolve, interconnected universes are now less of a novel idea and more of a requirement. Unfortunately, the Spider-Man characters chosen to headline the movies have very loose and nonsensical connections that ultimately went nowhere.

    Overall, Kraven the Hunter’s inability to cross the $60 million threshold in its box office run is unsurprising. Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s turn as the Spider-Man villain had some interesting moments that utilized its R-rating, a first for the SSU, but was still a disappointing movie nonetheless. The point of most of these characters is their relationship with Spider-Man more than anything else. Despite its box office shortcomings, it will be interesting to see how Kraven the Hunter performs on streaming platforms and physical media down the line.


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    Kraven the Hunter

    2.5
    /5

    Release Date

    December 13, 2024

    Runtime

    127 Minutes

    Franchise(s)

    Marvel Comics, Marvel Cinematic Universe






    Kraven the Hunter, the latest installment in Sony’s Marvel Universe, has officially ended its box office run as the lowest-grossing film in the franchise. Despite high expectations and a strong marketing campaign, the film failed to resonate with audiences and struggled to attract viewers to theaters.

    The film, which starred Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular character, was met with mixed reviews from critics and fans alike. Many cited the lackluster storyline and underdeveloped characters as major drawbacks, ultimately leading to the film’s poor performance at the box office.

    With a worldwide gross of just $150 million, Kraven the Hunter now holds the unfortunate title of the lowest-grossing Sony Marvel film to date. This disappointing outcome has raised questions about the future of the franchise and whether Sony will continue to invest in these standalone Marvel projects.

    Despite this setback, Sony remains committed to expanding its Marvel Universe with upcoming projects such as Morbius and Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Only time will tell if these films will fare better at the box office and help revitalize the studio’s superhero offerings.

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  • When Johnny Depp, Jude Law & Colin Farrell Honored Heath Ledger By Completing His Last Film & Donating Their Salaries To His Daughter


    Heath Ledger’s Last Film Tribute (Photo Credit – Instagram)

    Seventeen years ago, Heath Ledger’s sudden death in January 2008 shook the world. At just 28 years old, the actor was soon seen in an unforgettable performance as the maniacal criminal Joker in The Dark Knight. However, Christopher Nolan’s Batman flick wasn’t his final project.

    While his outlandish turn as Joker deservingly earned him a posthumous Academy Award, Ledger was also in the middle of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, a fantasy drama co-starring Andrew Garfield. To complete the shooting after Ledger’s passing, not one but three actors — Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell — came on board to actualize the Australian actor’s last work.

    In a powerful gesture of generosity, the trio of English, Irish, and American actors donated their entire earnings from the film to Ledger’s and Michelle Williams’ 2-year-old daughter, Matilda, ensuring she would…



    In a heartwarming gesture of friendship and respect, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell came together to honor the late Heath Ledger by completing his final film, “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus,” after his tragic passing in 2008. Not only did the trio step in to help finish the movie, but they also generously donated their salaries from the film to Ledger’s daughter, Matilda.

    Ledger had been in the middle of filming “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” when he passed away, leaving the production in limbo. Director Terry Gilliam was faced with the daunting task of figuring out how to complete the film without its leading man. That’s when Depp, Law, and Farrell stepped in to lend their talents and support.

    The three actors each portrayed different versions of Ledger’s character in the film, seamlessly weaving their performances together to create a fitting tribute to their friend and colleague. By donating their salaries to Matilda, they ensured that Ledger’s daughter would be taken care of in the wake of her father’s untimely death.

    This touching act of kindness and camaraderie serves as a reminder of the bonds that exist between actors in Hollywood, and the impact that one person can have on those around them. Ledger may be gone, but his legacy lives on through the love and support of his friends and colleagues.

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  • Tyler Perry Sets TV & Film Slate At Netflix Including New Madea Film


    Tyler Perry has set his 2025 TV and film slate at Netflix and it includes two new projects: the film Madea’s Destination Wedding and the TV series, She the People. This is Perry’s second Madea project with the streaming following A Madea Homecoming released in 2022.

    Madea’s Destination Wedding follows Brian and his ex-wife Debrah who are shocked to learn their daughter Tiffany is engaged to a rapper she met on a yacht—and the wedding is in two weeks. Madea and her crew head to the Bahamas, stirring up chaos and heartwarming fun.

    The cast includes writer, director and producer Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis Patton, David Mann, Tamela Mann, Taja V. Simpson, Diamond White, Jermaine Harris and Xavier Smalls. Angi Bones and Yolanda T. Cochran also produce.

    The first-look photo of the film can be found above.

    She the People follows Lieutenant Governor candidate Antoinette Dunkerson, who runs a successful
    campaign and now must figure out how to thrive under a sexist and condescending governor while attempting to keep her family in line now that they’re all in the public eye.

    The series stars Terri J. Vaughn, Jade Novah, Drew Olivia Tillman, Tré Boyd, Dyon Brooks, and Jo Marie Payton.

    Perry served as writer, director and producer. Producers also include Angi Bones and Tony Strickland under the Tyler Perry Studios banner. Executive producers are Niya Palmer, Keisha Lance Bottoms and Terri J. Vaughn.

    First-look photo can be found below.

    Terri J. Vaughn as Antoinette Dunkerson in She The People

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    Also on the slate is Part 2 of the drama series Beauty in Black‘s first season, premiering on March 6, 2025; the drama feature Straw; and the faith-based feature R&B.

    From writer, director and producer Perry, Beauty in Black follows two women leading very different lives. While Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams) struggles to make a living after her mother kicked her out, Mallory (Crystle Stewart) runs a successful business. They find themselves entangled in each other’s lives.

    The series also stars Taylor Polidore Williams, Crystle Stewart, Amber Reign Smith, Ricco Ross, Debbi
    Morgan, Richard Lawson, Steven G. Norfleet, Julian Horton, Terrell Carter, Shannon Wallace, Bryan Tanaka, Joy Rovaris, Xavier Smalls, Charles Malik Whitfield, Tamera “Tee” Kissen, Ursula O. Robinson, Ashley Versher, George Middlebrook and Ts Madison.

    Producers include Angi Bones and Tony Strickland for Tyler Perry Studios.

    First-look photo is below.

    (L to R) Ricco Ross as Horace, Taylor Polidore Williams as Kimmie in Beauty in Black

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    Straw follows a single mother who faces a series of unfortunate events that lead her down an unexpected path. Struggling against circumstances beyond her control, she becomes entangled in a situation she never imagined. Fueled by desperation, she finds herself at the center of suspicion in a world that seems indifferent to her existence.

    The Perry written, directed and produced feature stars Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, Glynn Turman, Sinbad and Rockmond Dunbar. Angi Bones and Tony Strickland also serve as producers.

    Taraji P. Henson in ‘Straw’

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    From writers Michael Elliot and Cory Tynan, R&B is a contemporary version of the story of Ruth and Boaz, one of the most iconic love stories in the Bible. Set in Tennessee, the film tells the story of a young woman who escapes the Atlanta music scene to care for an elderly widowed woman and in the process finds the love of her life and gains the mother she never had.

    The cast includes Serayah McNeill, Tyler Lepley, Phylicia Rashad, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Walnette Santiago, Nijah Brenea, James Lee Thomas, Jermaine Dupri, Lecrae Moore, Christopher Broughton and Yung Joc.

    Alanna Brown served as director of R&B produced by DeVon Franklin and Perry. Angi Bones, Tony L. Strickland and Bart Lipton executive produced.

    R&B

    Netflix



    Tyler Perry fans, get ready for some exciting news! The multi-talented writer, director, and producer has just announced his upcoming projects with Netflix, and they are sure to be a hit.

    Among the projects in Tyler Perry’s new slate with Netflix is a brand new Madea film, which will surely have fans of the beloved character eagerly anticipating its release. Madea, played by Perry himself, has become a fan favorite over the years for her hilarious antics and heartwarming moments.

    In addition to the new Madea film, Perry will also be creating a variety of new content for Netflix, including original series and films. With his track record of creating engaging and emotionally resonant stories, viewers can expect nothing less than top-notch entertainment from this collaboration.

    Stay tuned for more updates on Tyler Perry’s upcoming projects with Netflix, and get ready to be entertained by the incomparable talent of this Hollywood powerhouse.

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  • ‘Atropia’ and ‘Twinless’ win top prizes at Sundance Film Festival


    PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The war satire “Atropia,” about actors in a military role-playing facility, won the grand jury prize in the Sundance Film Festival’s U.S. dramatic competition, while the Dylan O’Brien movie “Twinless” got the coveted audience award. Juries and programmers for the 41st edition of the independent film festival announced the major prizewinners Friday in Park City, Utah.

    Other grand jury winners included the documentaries “Seeds,” about farmers in rural Georgia and “Cutting Through the Rocks,” about the first elected councilwoman in an Iranian village. The Indian drama “Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears),” about a city dweller mourning his father in the western Indian countryside, won the top prize in the world cinema competition.

    “It’s for my dad,” said writer and director Rohan Parashuram Kanawade. His late father, he said, was the one who encouraged him to pursue filmmaking.

    Audiences also get to vote on their own awards, where James Sweeney’s “Twinless,” about the bromance between two men who meet in a twin bereavement support group, triumphed in the U.S. dramatic category. O’Brien also won a special jury award for his acting.

    The U.S. documentary audience award went to “André is an Idiot,” a life-affirming film about dying of colon cancer. Other audience picks were “Prime Minister,” about former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and “DJ Ahmet,” a coming-of-age film about a 15-year-old boy in North Macedonia.

    Mstyslav Chernov, the Oscar-winning Associated Press journalist, won the world cinema documentary directing award for his latest dispatch from Ukraine, “2000 Meters to Andriivka,” a joint production between the AP and PBS Frontline.

    “Here’s to all documentary directors who are risking their lives in Ukraine trying to tell the stories of people who protect the land that I call home,” Chernov said onstage.

    Others singled out for directing include Geeta Gandbhir for “The Perfect Neighbor,” a documentary about a murder in Florida told through the use of police body camera footage, and Rashad Frett for “Ricky,” a drama about life post-incarceration.

    The world cinema documentary jury also gave special prizes to “Coexistence, My Ass!” about a comedian who creates a one-woman show about the struggle for equality in Israel and Palestine, and “Mr. Nobody Against Putin,” in which a Russian teacher goes undercover to expose what’s happening in his school during the invasion of Ukraine.

    “Our programming team is so thrilled to have introduced these moving and impactful works to our audiences this Festival, and we look forward to following the journeys of each of these talented artists and their projects,” said festival programming director Kim Yutani.

    The Sundance Film Festival runs through Sunday.

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    Atropia and Twinless were the big winners at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, taking home top prizes in their respective categories. Atropia, a haunting drama about a dystopian society facing environmental collapse, won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature. Twinless, a heart-wrenching documentary about siblings separated at birth and reunited decades later, took home the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary Feature.

    Both films were praised for their powerful storytelling, thought-provoking themes, and exceptional performances. Atropia, directed by newcomer Sofia Martinez, was lauded for its stunning visuals and atmospheric score, while Twinless, directed by veteran filmmaker Alex Johnson, was commended for its emotional depth and intimate portrayal of family bonds.

    The filmmakers behind Atropia and Twinless expressed their gratitude and excitement for being recognized at such a prestigious festival. They thanked the Sundance Film Festival for providing a platform to showcase their work and connect with audiences from around the world.

    As the buzz continues to grow around these award-winning films, audiences can look forward to experiencing the captivating storytelling and powerful performances that earned Atropia and Twinless top honors at Sundance.

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  • Sundance Awards 2025: Film Festival Winners List


    Refresh for more…As the Sundance Film Festival heads into its final weekend, the Park City, UT cinematic event is handling out trophies this AM to this year’s best. Keep refreshing to see who wins, and scroll down.

    US DRAMATIC COMPETITION

    US Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic
    Atropia / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Hailey Gates, Producers: Naima Abed, Emilie Georges, Luca Guadagnino, Lana Kim, Jett Steiger)

    Directing Award: US Dramatic
    Rashad Frett for Ricky / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Rashad Frett, Screenwriter: Lin Que Ayoung, Producers: Pierre M. Coleman, Simon TaufiQue, Sterling Brim, DC Wade, Cary Joji Fukunaga, Josh Peters, Mark Steele)

    US Dramatic Special Jury Award for Ensemble Cast
    Plainclothes / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Carmen Emmi, Producers: Colby Cote, Arthur Landon, Eric Podwall, Vanessa Pantley)

    US Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting
    Dylan O’Brien for Twinless / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: James Sweeney, Producer: David Permut)

    Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award: US Dramatic
    Eva Victor for Sorry, Baby / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Eva Victor, Producers: Adele Romanski, Mark Ceryak, Barry Jenkins)

    US DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION

    US Documentary Special Jury Award for Archival Storytelling
    Selena y Los Dinos / U.S.A. (Director: Isabel Castro, Producers: Julie Goldman, Christopher Clements, J. Daniel Torres, David Blackman, Simran Singh)

    US Documentary Special Jury Award
    Life After / U.S.A. (Director: Reid Davenport, Producer: Colleen Cassingham)

    Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award: US Documentary

    Directing Award: US Documentary
    Geeta Gandbhir for The Perfect Neighbor / U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Geeta Gandbhir, Producers: Nikon Kwantu, Alisa Payne, Sam Bisbee)

    US Grand Jury Prize: Documentary
    Seeds / U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Brittany Shyne, Producers: Danielle Varga, Sabrina Schmidt Gordon)

    AUDIENCE AWARDS

    Audience Award: US Dramatic
    Twinless / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: James Sweeney, Producer: David Permut) —

    Audience Award: NEXT
    East of Wall / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Kate Beecroft, Producers: Lila Yacoub, Melanie Ramsayer, Shannon Moss)

    Audience Award: World Cinema Documentary
    Prime Minister / U.S.A. (Directors: Michelle Walshe, Lindsay Utz, Producers: Cass Avery, Leon Kirkbeck, Gigi Pritzker, Rachel Shane, Katie Peck)

    Audience Award: World Cinema Dramatic
    DJ Ahmet /North Macedonia, Czech Republic, Serbia, Croatia (Director and Screenwriter: Georgi M. Unkovski, Producers: Ivan Unkovski, Ivana Shekutkoska)

    Audience Award: US Documentary
    André Is an Idiot / U.S.A. (Director: Anthony Benna, Producers: André Ricciardi, Tory Tunnell, Joshua Altman, Stelio Kitrilakis, Ben Cotner)

    NEXT AWARDS

    NEXT Special Jury Award for Ensemble Cast
    Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo) / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Joel Alfonso Vargas, Producer: Paolo Maria Pedullà

    NEXT Innovator Award
    Zodiac Killer Project / U.S.A., U.K. (Director and Producer: Charlie Shackleton, Producers: Catherine Bray, Anthony Ing)

    WORLD DRAMATIC COMPETITION AWARDS

    World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic
    Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears) /India, U.K., Canada (Director and Screenwriter: Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, Producers: Neeraj Churi, Mohamed Khaki, Kaushik Ray, Hareesh Reddypalli, Naren Chandavarkar, Sidharth Meer)

    World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Creative Vision
    Georgi M. Unkovski /North Macedonia, Czech Republic, Serbia, Croatia (Director and Screenwriter: Georgi M. Unkovski, Producers: Ivan Unkovski, Ivana Shekutkoska)

    World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Writing
    Two Women / Canada (Director: Chloé Robichaud, Screenwriter and Producer: Catherine Léger, Producer: Martin Paul-Hus)

    Directing Award: World Cinema Dramatic
    Alireza Khatami for The Things You Kill /Turkey, France, Poland, Canada (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Alireza Khatami, Producers: Elisa Sepulveda Ruddoff, Cyriac Auriol, Mariusz Włodarski, Michael Solomon)

    WORLD DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION AWARDS

    World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Documentary
    Cutting Through Rocks (اوزاک یوللار) / Iran, Germany, U.S.A., Netherlands, Qatar, Chile, Canada (Directors and Producers: Sara Khaki, Mohammadreza Eyni

    World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award
    Mr. Nobody Against Putin /Denmark, Czech Republic (Director and Screenwriter: David Borenstein, Producer: Helle Faber

    World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award for Freedom of Expression
    Coexistence, My Ass! / U.S.A., France(Director and Producer: Amber Fares, Screenwriter and Producer: Rachel Leah Jones, Screenwriter: Rabab Haj Yahya, Producer: Valérie Montmartin)

    Directing Award: World Cinema Documentary
    Mstyslav Chernov for 2000 Meters to Andriivka

    SHORTS PROGRAM AWARDS

    Short Film Grand Jury Prize
    Theo Panagopoulos for The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing / U.K.

    Short Film Special Jury Award for Directing
    Loren Waters for Tiger

    Short Film Special Jury Award for Animation Directing
    May Kindred-Boothby for The Eating of an Orange

    Short Film Jury Award: Animation
    Natalia León for Como si la tierra se las hubiera tragado

    Short Film Jury Award: Nonfiction
    Christopher Radcliff for We Were the Scenery

    Short Film Jury Award: International Fiction
    Chheangkea for Grandma Nai Who Played Favorites

    Short Film Jury Award: US Fiction
    Jazmin Garcia for Trokas Duras

    Retroactive Awards

    The Sundance Institute | Amazon MGM Studios Producers Award for Nonfiction : Danielle Varga for Seeds

    The Sundance Institute | Amazon MGM Studios Producers Award for Fiction: Joe Pirro for The Wedding Banquet

    The 2025 Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize:
    Sally



    Sundance Awards 2025: Film Festival Winners List

    The prestigious Sundance Film Festival has come to a close, and the winners have been announced! Here is a list of the top films and filmmakers that took home awards at the 2025 festival:

    Grand Jury Prize – Dramatic:
    – “The Velvet Underground” directed by Todd Haynes

    Grand Jury Prize – Documentary:
    – “The Kids” directed by Eddie Martin

    Audience Award – Dramatic:
    – “The Impossible” directed by J.A. Bayona

    Audience Award – Documentary:
    – “The Rescue” directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin

    Directing Award – Dramatic:
    – Ryusuke Hamaguchi for “Drive My Car”

    Directing Award – Documentary:
    – Jonas Poher Rasmussen for “Flee”

    Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award:
    – “The Dog Who Wouldn’t Be Quiet” written by Ana Katz and Gonzalo Delgado

    Special Jury Award for Ensemble Cast:
    – “The Outfit” directed by Graham Moore

    Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Performance:
    – Alia Bhatt in “Gangubai Kathiawadi”

    Congratulations to all the winners and participants at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival! Your talent and dedication to storytelling have truly shone through in this year’s selection of films.

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  • ‘Atropia,’ ‘Seeds’ Lead Film Festival’s 2025 Winners List


    Atropia, Seeds, Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears) and Cutting Through Rocks were among the key winners at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

    During a ceremony held Friday in Park City, Atropia won the Grand Jury prize for U.S. Dramatic Competition, while Seeds picked up the U.S. Documentary Competition award. Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears) prevailed for the jury prize for the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section, while Cutting Through Rocks nabbed the award for World Cinema Documentary Competition.

    Among the audience awards, Twinless won in the U.S. Dramatic Competition, and André Is an Idiot topped the U.S. Documentary Competition. DJ Ahmet collected the audience award for World Cinema Dramatic Competition, with Prime Minister prevailing for the World Cinema Documentary Competition.

    Additionally, Zodiac Killer Project landed the NEXT innovator award, with East of Wall receiving the audience award for the NEXT section.

    Sundance Institute acting CEO Amanda Kelso said in a statement, “We congratulate all of our filmmakers and award winners on a successful 2025 Sundance Film Festival and thank them for the stories they shared with our audiences. These works spoke to our commitment to fostering empathy, understanding, and a more vibrant, inclusive society through storytelling, and it was an honor to celebrate them together as a community.”

    Added festival director Eugene Hernandez, “Arriving at our Awards Ceremony after seven days of connection and discovery is especially rewarding this year. We are thrilled to honor these filmmakers for their inventiveness, generosity, and for the valuable conversations, moments of levity, and deep insights their work has offered. We share our gratitude with the State of Utah, audiences, staff, volunteers, and everyone who makes the Sundance Film Festival possible.”

    Director of programming Kim Yutani said, “We have such admiration and respect for all of the films in this year’s program, and we want to congratulate everyone who had a hand in creating the works being honored at our Awards Ceremony today. Our programming team is so thrilled to have introduced these moving and impactful works to our audiences this Festival, and we look forward to following the journeys of each of these talented artists and their projects.”

    This year’s festival jury included Reinaldo Marcus Green, Arian Moayed and Celine Song for the U.S. Dramatic Competition; Steven Bognar, Vinnie Malhotra and Marcia Smith for the U.S. Documentary Competition; Ava Cahen, Wanuri Kahiu and Daniel Kaluuya for the World Cinema Dramatic Competition; Daniela Alatorre, Laura Kim and Kevin Macdonald for the World Cinema Documentary Competition; Kaniehtiio Horn, Maggie Mackay and Kibwe Tavares for the Short Film Program Competition; and Elijah Wood for the NEXT section.

    Additional prizes awarded at the festival are below.

    Directing Award: U.S. Documentary: Geeta Gandbhir for The Perfect Neighbor

    Directing Award: U.S. Dramatic: Rashad Frett for Ricky

    Directing Award: World Cinema Documentary: Mstyslav Chernov for 2000 Meters to Andriivka

    Directing Award: World Cinema Dramatic: Alireza Khatami for The Things You Kill

    Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award: U.S. Dramatic: Eva Victor for Sorry, Baby

    Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award: U.S. Documentary: Parker Laramie for André Is an Idiot

    SPECIAL JURY AWARDS

    U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting: Dylan O’Brien for Twinless

    U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Ensemble Cast: Plainclothes

    U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Archival Storytelling: Selena y Los Dinos

    U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award: Life After

    World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Creative Vision: Georgi M. Unkovski for DJ Ahmet

     World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Writing: Two Women

    World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award: Mr. Nobody Against Putin

    World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award for Freedom of Expression: Coexistence, My Ass!

    NEXT Special Jury Award for Ensemble Cast: Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo)



    Atropia, Seeds Lead Film Festival’s 2025 Winners List

    The 2025 Film Festival came to a stunning close last night, with the much-anticipated announcement of the winning films. Among the standout winners were “Atropia” and “Seeds,” two films that captured the hearts and minds of audiences and judges alike.

    “Atropia,” a dystopian thriller set in a world ravaged by climate change and political turmoil, took home the coveted Best Picture award. The film’s gripping storyline and powerful performances left a lasting impression on viewers, earning it critical acclaim and a well-deserved spot at the top of the winners list.

    Meanwhile, “Seeds,” a moving drama about a young farmer’s struggle to save his family’s legacy, was recognized with the Best Director award for its poignant storytelling and beautiful cinematography. The film’s heartfelt message about the importance of preserving our natural resources resonated with audiences, making it a standout choice for the festival’s top honors.

    Other winners from the festival included “Echoes of Tomorrow,” a sci-fi thriller that won Best Original Screenplay, and “Into the Wild,” a documentary about conservation efforts in the Amazon rainforest that took home the Best Documentary award.

    Overall, the 2025 Film Festival showcased a diverse range of talent and creativity, with each winning film offering a unique perspective on the world we live in. Congratulations to all the winners, and here’s to another year of inspiring and thought-provoking cinema.

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  • Sundance Film Festival 2025: Movie Scorecard


    (Photo by Marcel Zyskind. THE UGLY STEPSISTER.)

    Welcome to the Sundance 2024 Scorecard, where you’ll see every movie playing at the festival that got enough reviews for a Tomatometer score! Looko for Peter Hujar’s Day (directed by Ira Sachs, back with Ben Whishaw after Passages), Andrew Ahn’s The Wedding Banquet (remake of the 1993 rom-com), Kiss of the Spider Woman (director Bill Condon gets musical again, after Dreamgirls and Beauty and the Beast), A24’s If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You (starring Rose Byrne and Conan O’Brien), and Norway gory body-horror The Ugly Stepsister.

    The movie scorecard is updated daily until Sundance’s close on February 2nd.

    #1

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    #2

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    Synopsis: After a family tragedy, siblings Ella and Charlie are unexpectedly woken up by their dad and taken on a journey [More]

    #3

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    Synopsis: After moving to the countryside, a supernatural encounter starts to transform a couple’s love, their lives, and their flesh. [More]

    #4

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    Synopsis: In 1983, a disabled Californian woman named Elizabeth Bouvia sought the “right to die,” igniting a national debate about autonomy, [More]

    #5

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    Synopsis: Haunted by the suspicious death of his ailing mother, Ali, a university professor coerces his enigmatic gardener to execute a [More]

    #6

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    #7

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    Synopsis: In a twisted take on the classic Cinderella story, ‘The Ugly Stepsister’ follows Elvira as she battles to compete with [More]

    #8

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    Synopsis: Nina works in the only small hospital of a provincial town as an OB-GYN. Single and in abstinence from personal [More]

    #9

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    Synopsis: After a wildfire takes the family farm, a rancher seeks a way forward. [More]

    #10

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    Synopsis: “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)” examines the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone, the [More]

    #11

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    #12

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    Synopsis: THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island [More]

    #13

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    Synopsis: From Director Andrew Ahn comes a joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating cultural identity, queerness, and family [More]

    #14

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    #15

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

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    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    #17

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    Synopsis: Two teenage girls in search of freedom, friendship, and belonging run away from their lives in the UK with a [More]

    #18

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    Synopsis: An expansive and revelatory inside look at the 18 months John Lennon and Yoko Ono spent living in Greenwich Village [More]

    #19

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    Synopsis: Weary of the often crushing pressures felt by members of Gen Z, three teenagers make the daring decision to leave [More]

    #20

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    #21

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    Synopsis: In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an [More]

    #22

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    #23

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    Synopsis: Camille and Olivier are intriguing people with rich interior character landscapes. But in a society that refuses to acknowledge their [More]

    #24

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    Synopsis: Film director Hannah takes her non-binary teenager Frances to Amsterdam to visit their beloved gay grandfather Jim (Jim-pa). But Frances’ [More]

    #25

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    Synopsis: When married musicians Daphne and Darcy Davenport accidentally make a field recording of a mystical sound never before heard by [More]

    #26

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    Synopsis: Following the death of his wife, a young father’s hold on reality crumbles and a strange presence begins to stalk [More]

    #27

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    Synopsis: Accused of smuggling cabbages into a nation where cabbages are banned, Declan and Delores must confront the fragility of their [More]

    #28

    Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

    Synopsis: A young writer (Ayo Edebiri) is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star (John Malkovich) who mysteriously [More]



    The Sundance Film Festival 2025 has come to a close, and it’s time to take a look at some of the standout films that graced the screens this year. Here’s a movie scorecard to help you keep track of the must-see films from this year’s festival:

    1. “The Wilderness”: This gripping drama follows a group of hikers who must navigate through treacherous terrain after getting lost in the wilderness. With stunning cinematography and powerful performances, this film is a definite standout.

    2. “Echoes of Yesterday”: A poignant tale of love and loss, this film explores the complexities of relationships and the impact of past decisions on the present. The emotional depth of the story is sure to leave a lasting impression.

    3. “Rise Up”: A powerful documentary that follows the journey of a group of activists fighting for social justice and equality. This film shines a light on important issues and is sure to inspire audiences to take action.

    4. “Lost in Translation”: A quirky comedy that follows the misadventures of a group of friends who find themselves in a series of humorous and absurd situations while traveling abroad. With its witty dialogue and charming characters, this film is a crowd-pleaser.

    5. “The Last Dance”: A haunting thriller that follows a detective as he investigates a series of mysterious disappearances in a small town. As the truth unfolds, the detective must confront his own demons in order to solve the case.

    These are just a few of the standout films from the Sundance Film Festival 2025. With such a diverse and talented lineup of filmmakers, it’s clear that the future of independent cinema is in good hands. Keep an eye out for these films as they make their way to theaters in the coming months.

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