Slamdance ’26: “Kings of Venice” Reigns Supreme
Kings of Venice is a snapshot of this quest for paddle tennis preservation. The nobility of that is up for debate, but the passion is not.
Slamdance ’26: “Brailled It” Rewrites Filmmaking Perspectives
Brailled It is many things, but above all, it’s a testament to the ability of film to be adapted and changed to allow more perspectives to be shared.
“All Saints Day” Puts the Bond of Family to the Test
An under-the-radar indie gem, All Saints Day is a portrait of a family that exposes warts and all in the hope of forgiveness.
Slamdance ’26: “The Plan” is an All-Out Pressure Cooker
The Plan is a pitch comedy that plumbs the depths of contemporary fear without losing sight of the fact that it’s this fear and frustration that leads us to make our worst decisions.
Slamdance ’26: “Danny Is My Boyfriend” is a Disaster in the Best Way
Danny Is My Boyfriend is an utter disaster in the best possible way. A trainwreck that’s as fun as it is colossally, catastrophically dramatic, masterfully realized by Sandler and Lakatos.
Slamdance ’26: “BRB” is a Sweet Ode to Sisters, Dial-up, and AIM
Sisterhood is a series of contradictions that BRB masterfully encapsulates in a messy road trip flick whose tenderness is undeniable.
Slamdance ’26: “The Bulldogs” Paints a Haunting Picture of a Town in Environmental Crisis
In The Bulldogs, Dixon and Segev constructed an engrossingly intimate introduction to a town, its people, and the terrible event that looms over them all.
“This Is Not a Test” is “The Breakfast Club” Mixed with Zombies
This Is Not a Test is a gnarly teen survivor flick that knows mental health challenges are just as dangerous as brain-eating zombies.
Their Next Trick: The Horsemen Come Home with “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” Release
Now you See Me: Now You Don’t is available to own on 4K Ultra HD (+ Blu-ray + Digital), Blu-ray (+ Digital), DVD, and 4K Ultra HD SteelBook, Lionsgate gives viewers a chance to peek behind the curtain of the Horsemen.
“How to Make a Killing” is More Proof of Glen Powell’s Charm
How to Make a Killing is a dark comedy that doesn’t shy away from the sadness of the heartbreak that comes when all your dreams come true.
“‘Wuthering Heights’” is at a Low
“Wuthering Heights” is a teenage love affair, shiny and feverish, burning bright, but ultimately imploding upon itself because it’s playing with things it doesn’t yet understand.
“Crime 101” is a Smoggy Throwback Crime Thriller
Make no mistake, though, Crime 101 is a hell of a ride and a throwback to the smog-filled heists of yesteryear LA.
“Cold Storage” is a Little Drafty, but Still Warm
Cold Storage may leave the viewer a little cold, but there are some embers here that may catch fire.
“Daughters of the Domino” is a Super Sleuthworthy Whodunnit
As for what comes next for Daughters of the Domino, the film makes a strong case for a Veronica Mars, Knives Out-type continuation of the sisters’ crime-solving abilities. Even if this is the only case Nina and Laura get to the bottom of, it sure makes for a fun murder mystery.
“Scarlet” is a Gender-Bent Take on “Hamlet” That Misses the Mark
Scarlet is a visual odyssey across a wasteland made in the name of absolution, but it doesn’t delve into the thorniness that comes with forgiveness when revenge was the original intent.
“Whistle” is a Pitch-Perfect Teen Slasher
Whistle isn’t made for horror aficionados who have spent decades loving the genre. It’s for the version of themselves when they were younger. When they were in their friend’s basement for a sleepover and someone pulled out a DVD of a movie that would begin their life-long love affair with horror films.
“Misfits” Finds Friendship and Family in the Ring
Misfits is a shaggy little flick whose heart is far larger than the sleeve it’s worn on.
“A New Love in Tokyo” Finds Beauty of Life in Pain
This is a hangout movie about the absurdities and contradictions of life. How pain can create pleasure, fleeting connection can endure, and love can blossom in the unlikeliest of places.
“2DIE4” Shows All the Glory and Guts of Le Mans
2DIE4 is action, reaction, and the aftermath, presented without any pretension. It’s the dream of one man presented in glorious IMAX.
“Baby Brother” is a Potent Reminder of the Pain from the Ties That Bind
Even if someone like Adam tries with all his might to build a dam that will drown him but save his brother, that trickle can turn into an unruly rush of rapids. Baby Brother offers no answers because it doesn’t have any.