Tiff 2025 Review: “Disc”
The entire premise of Disc is that two strangers wake up in bed together.
“Splitsville” puts relationships on the rocks with a side of comedy
At first glance, “Splitsville” may seem like it could delve into risqué territory.
“Twinless” balances comedy, grief, and dark surprises”
Due to piracy by other attendees, one of the films I missed at last year’s Sundance festival was “Twinless,” the sophomore effort from writer-director James Sweeney. The film is finally arriving in theaters with some fanfare courtesy of Republic Pictures.
“Bury Me I’m Dead” is a genre mash up
“Bury Me When I’m Dead” defies easy categorization. It blends elements of a grief drama, a supernatural thriller, and a morality play, navigating the complex space between reality and imagination. The film is uneven yet undeniably ambitious, prioritizing atmosphere and dread over clarity.
“I Know What You Did Last Summer” is a hookless “requel”
Initially released in 1997, “I Know What You Did Last Summer” capitalized on the slasher revival trend.
“The Roses” is a comedically sharp remake
Acclaimed author Warren Adler’s literary classic “The War of the Roses” receives another big-screen adaptation from Searchlight Pictures in “The Roses”. Jay Roach helms the film while two Academy Award-nominated Tony McNamara pens the screenplay.
“Relay” is a smart, slick thriller that keeps you guessing
Oscar nominee Riz Ahmed brings his leading man bravado to the throwback style thriller “Relay” from Bleeker Street for director David Mackenzie.
“Ne Zha 2”: a mythic spectacle that soars beyond expectations
A24 brings an English-dubbed version of the highest-grossing non-English language film “Ne Zha 2” to IMAX theaters, from director Jiaozi, who also pens the screenplay, which is an adaptation of the novel “Investiture of the Gods”.
“What We Hide”: a tense drama carried by two breakout performances
After a few initial missteps, director Daniel Kay finds his footing in the enjoyable film “What We Hide,” presented by Gravitas Ventures.
She Rides Shotgun: a crime noir with a beating heart
“She Rides Shotgun” is a lean, intense road thriller that also serves as a fractured coming-of-age story.
“Trouble Man” is a gritty groovy blaxploitation revival
Michael Jai White steps behind the camera as Jaxen, a tough ex-cop turned private investigator, who navigates modern-day Atlanta like a character straight out of a 1970s blaxploitation film.
“Shaman” is a spookless bore
Director Antonio Negret transitions from episodic television to his first feature in over a decade with the horror flick “Shaman,” produced by Well Go USA.