CIFF 2025: Silent Friend, Calle Malaga, Belén
On three of this year’s international dramas from the Chicago International Film Festival.
Festivals & Awards
CIFF 2025: The Stranger, Franz, Kontinental ’25
On new films from three international masters: Ozon, Holland, and Jude.
NYFF 25: The Currents, Gavagai, Is This Thing On?
On three films from NYFF, including the latest from Bradley Cooper.
NYFF 2025: The 63rd Edition Comes to a Close
A look back at this year’s event, including detailed thoughts on Jafar Panahi’s latest from the expert in Iranian cinema.
NYFF 2025: Late Fame, What Does That Nature Say to You, Barrio Triste
On three films out of the New York Film Festival.
NYFF 2025: The 63rd New York Film Festival Centers Film and Poetry
A preview of this year’s event with critical thoughts on Late Fame, Peter Hujar’s Day, and The Mastermind.
Fantastic Fest 2025: CAMP, Bad Haircut, Theater is Dead
A final dispatch from Fantastic Fest on three very different films from three promising directors.
Fantastic Fest 2025: Mārama, Mother of Flies, Bulk
On three imports to Fantastic Fest, including two of the best of this year’s line-up.
Fantastic Fest 2025: Night Patrol, Dolly, Dinner to Die For
On three buzzed premieres from Austin’s horror fest.
Fantastic Fest 2025: Primate, Bride of Re-Animator
On a double feature from opening night of Austin’s beloved genre festival.
TIFF 2025: A Canadian Viewpoint on the Toronto International Film Festival at 50
A Canadian correspondent closes out our 2025 TIFF coverage with his perspective on a fest at crossroads, especially when it comes to how it handles documentaries about sensitive subjects.
Lauren Melinda Receives the Inaugural Chaz Ebert Phenomenal Person in Film Award
A news brief about an award named after this site’s Publisher, Chaz Ebert.
TIFF 2025: Hamnet, Driver’s Ed, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
On three well-liked TIFF films.
TIFF 2025: Eternal Return, Nuremberg, Carolina Caroline
On three very different films from TIFF, including a timely historical drama with Russell Crowe.
TIFF 2025: Blue Heron, Amoeba, Meadowlarks
On three dramas from TIFF, including one of the best films of the year.
TIFF 2025: Scarlet, Arco, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
On three animated features from this year’s fest.
