Life of the mind: many of the films on view through the festival‘s virtual portal ranged from pallid to dismal, but Khalil Joseph’s BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions was the thrilling exception| Film Comment
Case closed: three nonfiction filmmakers from the Sundance 2025 lineup discuss how their works question the expectations of true crime| Film Comment
Look and see: a number of films this in year’s selection—including Atropia, The Stringer, and others—grappled with the ethics of making images of war, violence, and suffering| Film Comment
A day in the life: Vadim Rizov and Ruun Nuur join to discuss festival selections Peter Hujar's Day, Predators, Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo), and more| Film Comment
Virtual oceans: the great French actress discusses her latest role, a portrait of a woman facing a terminal diagnosis with a quiet self-assuredness| Film Comment
Hard questions: the documentarian discusses his new Sundance selection, a profound exploration of the ethical implications of medically assisted suicide for disabled people| Film Comment
Built to last: since its beginnings, the festival has navigated a perpetual tension between commercial considerations and its dedication to independent filmmaking| Film Comment
Kicking and screaming: critics Lovia Gyarkye, Alana Pockros, and Lisa Wong Macabasco join to discuss BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Bunnylovr, and more| Film Comment
Listen closely: critics Robert Daniels and Tim Grierson debate early festival selections Rabbit Trap, Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore, Twinless, and more| Film Comment
Stand!: our Sundance coverage kicks off with Maddie Whittle, Ruun Nuur, and Vadim Rizov joining to discuss SLY LIVES! (aka the Burden of Black Genius), Pee-wee as Himself, All That’s Left of You, and more| Film Comment
Cutting Through Rocks, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, follows Sara Shahverdi, the first female council member of a remote village in northern Iran, as she battles for women’s rights and community progress. Despite resistance from men who dismiss her as an exception, Shahverdi strives to change the lives of local girls, advocate for property rights, and improve village infrastructure. This intimate documentary captures her triumphs and setbacks, offering a...| Ms. Magazine
While Canon dominates the consumer and professional camera markets, its absence from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival's camera list.| Y.M.Cinema Magazine