The 9 best — and most bizarre — films from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
From J.Lo to J.Lew (that's Juliette Lewis, who turns into a chair in "By Design"), these are the cream of the crop ...
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In 'By Design,' a Chair Becomes the Unlikely Symbol of Female Objectification and Desire
Not since Flashdance has a chair had such importance to a film’s narrative. In By Design, which had its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, a chair becomes the lens through which the ...
'By Design' Review: Juliette Lewis Is a Chair in a Surreal Comedy
By Design' is Amanda Kramer’s surreal satire on desire, objectification, and capitalism, where bodies and luxury objects become interchangeable.
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Navigating Sundance as a First Timer
A personal report from the Sundance Film Festival with advice for anyone thinking of attending Park City next year.
Sundance 2025 Films Sold So Far: MUBI Buys Alex Russell's ‘Lurker'
Archie Madekwe and Théodore Pellerin star in the tense drama that sold in a competitive situation for mid-seven-figures.
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Sundance Film Festival jury, audience award winners discuss experiences premiering their films
The Sundance Institute hosted an awards ceremony for the films with the largest impacts on audiences during the 2025 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on Friday, Jan. 31.