independent film

Where Did the Adults Go?: A Grief-Filled Drama
Where Did the Adults Go?: A Grief-Filled Drama

Though known for her work on documentaries, Marsh has made a strong narrative feature debut with this film.

D(e)AD: A Lively Dark Comedy
D(e)AD: A Lively Dark Comedy

D(e)ad explores the dynamics of grief and family through a darkly comedic lens, delivering a funny yet emotional experience.

NYFF63: Miroirs No. 3, The Mastermind, What Does That Nature Say To You
NYFF63: Miroirs No. 3, The Mastermind, What Does That Nature Say To You

Read on for my thoughts on the latest films from three of my favorite contemporary directors: Christian Petzold, Kelly Reichardt, and Hong Sang-soo. 

TIFF 2025: Girl and Swiped
TIFF 2025: Girl and Swiped

There’s usually no shortage of female filmmakers at the Toronto International Film Festival, and with the festival’s 2025 edition, that continues to be true.

TIFF 2025: Driver's Ed and The Ugly
TIFF 2025: Driver’s Ed and The Ugly

While Driver’s Ed and The Ugly are vastly different films, both provide thoughtful social commentary on their respective issues.

TIFF 2025: Interview with Director/Writer Lloyd Lee Choi of Lucky Lu
TIFF 2025: Interview with Director/Writer Lloyd Lee Choi of Lucky Lu

Lloyd Lee Choi brings his feature film debut to Toronto, in what seems like a perfect home for a story about the immigrant experience.

Shakey Grounds: The Right Beats, But Wrong Tone
Shakey Grounds: The Right Beats, But Wrong Tone

Michael Garcia’s debut feature focuses on the grief of struggling musicians and an A&R rep trying to make a comeback.

Orchid: A Discomforting Debut
Orchid: A Discomforting Debut

In Jacque Rabie’s debut feature Orchid, we witness what can happen when that infatuation is taken too far, and when a third person is added to the mix.

Slamdance 2025: Noggin and Bloqué
Slamdance 2025: Noggin and Bloqué

Today, we’re looking at two shorts: One about a filmmaker preparing for the progression of his diagnosis, the other about a drummer struggling creatively.

Slamdance 2025: Standout: The Ben Kjar Story and Know Me
Slamdance 2025: Standout: The Ben Kjar Story and Know Me

For this installment of Slamdance coverage, we’re looking at an inspiring documentary and a gripping fictional drama based on a true story.

Slamdance 2025: My Omaha and The Hole Story
Slamdance 2025: My Omaha and The Hole Story

Today, we’re looking at two documentaries: One focusing on social justice in Omaha, and another exploring a mysterious hole in northern California.

HEART EYES: Valentine's Day Is No Longer Safe
HEART EYES: Valentine’s Day Is No Longer Safe

Heart Eyes is an ode to holiday horror-slasher films of the past, coming into a space that has been left vacant for a while and solidly planting their flag.

A Knight’s War: Dark, Spellbinding Fantasy
A Knight’s War: Dark, Spellbinding Fantasy

A Knight’s War blends classic fantasy motifs and adding a dark, unique edge that’s visually gripping.

Sundance 2025: Didn’t Die and Rains Over Babel
Sundance 2025: Didn’t Die and Rains Over Babel

Though these two films, “Didn’t Die” and “Rains Over Babel,” are very different stories, they are tied together by ideas of mortality.