The 2025 Sundance Film Festival wrapped up in Park City, Utah, with a mix of new talents, queer cinema, denim fashion trends, pop-crossover horror films, and even a Jennifer Lopez musical. Despite the festival feeling less shiny than in previous years, there were standout moments that may influence the year ahead in culture.
One new name to know is Eva Victor, whose film “Sorry, Baby” was a highlight of the festival. Queer cinema was prominent, with films like “Twinless” and “Plainclothes” focusing on L.G.T.B.Q. themes. The fashion trend of denim was also showcased in films like “Rebuilding,” featuring Josh O’Connor in a no-fuss wardrobe.
Pop-crossover horror films were a hit, with movies like “Opus” and “The Ugly Stepsister” adding a creepy twist to the lineup. However, the most buzz surrounded “Together,” a film starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie as a couple who unravel after moving to the countryside.
One of the most talked-about films was the Jennifer Lopez musical, which showcased the diva in a dreamlike tale set in an Argentinian prison in the 1970s. While the film may appeal to fans of the source material or Lopez’s dancing skills, some critics questioned the presence of such a big-budget movie at a festival known for celebrating independent cinema.
Overall, the 2025 Sundance Film Festival may have been a bit dimmer than in previous years, but it still offered a glimpse of the evolving state of indie film and its impact on culture going forward.
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