Black voices at Sundance 2026 delivered powerful films exploring family, history, and resistance as the festival prepares to leave Park City.
Dwight Brown
Dwight Brown is a film critic for NNPA Newswire and travel writer. Read more movie reviews by Brown at DwightBrownInk.com.
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Best of the Best 2025
The best films of 2025 delivered powerful performances, smart directing and unforgettable storytelling across genres, formats and global cinema.
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10 Best Films 2025
These 10 standout films rose above the rest in 2025, offering unforgettable performances, daring direction, and stories that linger long after the credits roll.
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Miami Vacations Have Something for Everyone
This Miami travel guide explores where to eat, stay, and play for both sophisticated travelers and those seeking adventure, from fine dining and boutique hotels to nightlife and cultural experiences.
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Wicked: For GoodÂ
Wicked: For Good is a dazzling and emotional conclusion to the Wicked film duology. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande deliver standout performances as Elphaba and Glinda, backed by Jon M. Chu’s visionary direction and sweeping production elements. The movie blends spectacle, heart and a surprising new twist that makes this chapter stand out from the original.
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Frankenstein
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein offers grand design and stellar visuals but little of the terror or tension that defines the classic story. Despite its ambition, this version feels more art gallery than horror film.
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A House of Dynamite
“Object remains inbound!” Those aren’t the words you want to hear when a nuclear missile is headed your way. By suggesting that if there was an impending nuclear attack, things might not go as planned. That the world’s strongest military force and most formidable super power might flounder. It’s feasible enough to be intriguing. The […]
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The Smashing Machine
Dwayne Johnson surprises in a stripped-down, affecting performance as MMA legend Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie’s Smashing Machine. The film deglamorizes the sport, digs into addiction and relationships, and finds real stakes far beyond the cage.
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One Battle After Another
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another blends counterculture myth, political satire, and a father-daughter chase. Teyana Taylor blazes; Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn spar with a wobbly tone. The set-pieces stun, but the story never fully locks in.
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The Lost Bus – 2025 Toronto International Film Festival
Paul Greengrass turns the 2018 Paradise wildfire into a blistering survival tale as Matthew McConaughey’s school bus driver races to evacuate kids through walls of fire. The film’s immersive effects and taut editing deliver an anxious, high-impact ride, grounded by sturdy work from McConaughey and America Ferrera.
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Black Films Help 2025 Toronto International Film Festival Celebrate its 50th Anniversary
At TIFF 50 Black films left their mark. Highlights include DaCosta’s Hedda, Mkhwanazi’s Laundry, Davies’ My Father’s Shadow, and Davis’ Youngblood.
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Love, Brooklyn Â
Love, Brooklyn, an indie dramedy set in Fort Greene blending love, community, and gentrification, with nuanced performances and a strong soundtrack.
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Highest 2 Lowest
Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest reimagines a classic crime thriller with Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, and A$AP Rocky. Uneven in tone but gripping in execution, the film delivers action, cultural resonance, and a standout second act.
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The Naked Gun
Liam Neeson channels Leslie Nielsen in the reboot of The Naked Gun. The film starts strong with smart sight gags and committed performances—but sputters out with inconsistent humor and a thin plot.
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps skips the usual flash and leans into real emotion. With strong performances from Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby, a gripping script, and one unforgettable space birth, it may be the most human Marvel film in years.
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F1: The Movie
Brad Pitt is Sonny Hayes, a past-his-prime racer with a point to prove in F1: The Movie, a slick, supercharged film from the Top Gun: Maverick crew. With attitude, action, and an unforgettable soundtrack, it’s built for big screens and big emotions.
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28 Years Later
Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later is a beautiful nightmare—packed with eerie images, primal moments, and a terrifying performance by Ralph Fiennes. It’s not perfect, but it’s unforgettable.
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Bad Shabbos
Bad Shabbos serves up sharp laughs and unexpected twists — with Method Man stealing the show in this chaotic culture-clash indie comedy, reviewed by Dwight Brown.