
“The Weight” Explores the High Cost of Freedom in the Depression Era
Ethan Hawke anchors the film with a quietly commanding performance, embodying a man whose resolve hardens even as doubt creeps in.

Ethan Hawke anchors the film with a quietly commanding performance, embodying a man whose resolve hardens even as doubt creeps in.

(L–R) Evianne Casey and Vanessa Martino attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Bucks County, USA” at The Ray Theatre on January 28, 2025,

By Jessica Herndon Before the lights dim and the first premieres begin, we’re taking you inside the spaces that will shape the Sundance Film Festival

Even the most ardent John Wilson fan won’t be able to guess where the director’s debut feature goes

(L–R) Alex Gibney, Salman Rushdie and Rachel Eliza Griffiths attend “Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at

Even though The Weight is a period piece, don’t be surprised if the echoes of history start to get louder and more familiar as you watch the film.

Emotions were divinely high following the premiere of “If I Go Will They Miss Me.” “How beautiful was it to see Black bodies in this way?” Danielle Brooks asked the crowd.

The scariest movie playing at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival is a 110-minute essay film about AI.

By Jessica Herndon One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent

(L–R) Lee Eddy, Macon Blair, Kiernan Shipka, Dave Franco, O’Shea Jackson Jr., and Nicholas Braun, Macon Blair attend the premiere of “Idiots” by Macon Blair,

(L–R) Topher Grace, Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Casper Kelly, and Keegan-Michael Key pose with the character Buddy at the “Buddy” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance

(L–R) Jeff Dutemple, Rachel Raimist, Fred Isseks, Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss, David Birmingham, and Mike Regan attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Teenage