A website that covers films and television - with an emphasis on Florida-based stories. Owner/Editor-In-Chief @TheAlanFrench.Bsky.social. https://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mloaxerxhx2nTUNER stars Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman, and Havana Liu Rose in Daniel Roher's caper about a thief, piano tuners, and buddy crime flicks. https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/05/12/florida-film-festival-tuner/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social12 May 2026 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mloaxerxhx2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mlo7ubbv6r2rTHE LAST VIKING follows two brothers, Mads Mikkelsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas. One tries to heal the other's mind to find money from a robbery. https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/05/12/fff26-the-last-viking/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social12 May 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlo7ubbv6r2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mlo5hv7h4k23CHOPIN, CHOPIN! chronicles the life of the famed composer, with Michal Kwiecinski's new version becoming the gold standard for the composer. https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/05/12/fff26-chopin-chopin/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social12 May 2026 15:53 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlo5hv7h4k23https://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mlbkjhwiwn2yMOOOOOOORTTTTALLLLLLLL KOMMMMBBBBAATTTTTTT returns to theaters this weekend. Can Mortal Kombat II revive the film franchise? https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/05/07/review-mortal-kombat-ii/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social07 May 2026 15:41 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbkjhwiwn2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mlbiq6unhu2uTHE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 brings back the iconic characters while picking up real-world inspirations that have threatened the publishing industry. https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/05/07/the-devil-wears-prada-2/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social07 May 2026 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbiq6unhu2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mk4un264tk26THE RIVER TRAIN, from directors Lorenzo Ferro & Lucas Vignale, explores a young boy's coming-of-age story in this 2026 Berlinale film. https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/04/22/berlinale-the-river-train/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social23 Apr 2026 01:34 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4un264tk26https://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mk4tchayuk2yMICHAEL comes from director Antoine Fuqua and follows the story of pop icon Michael Jackson. However, it has no spine in a sanitized telling. https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/04/22/review-michael-jackson-biopic/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social23 Apr 2026 01:10 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4tchayuk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mjq6ur7dcm2lTHE DARK WIZARD follows the life of climber Dean Potter, who pushed the limits of what was possible as an athlete, climber, and BASE-jumper. It's a stunning showcase of documentary filmmaking. https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/04/17/the-dark-wizard-dean-potter/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social18 Apr 2026 00:33 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjq6ur7dcm2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mievkjn3aj26THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE arrives with massive box office expectations. Is it anything more than an IP-based money grab? https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/03/31/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social31 Mar 2026 19:21 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mievkjn3aj26https://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mhtobi27xa25I GOT BOMBED AT HARVEY'S, #ADAMSAPPLE, and #PHOENIXJONES all premiered at SXSW 2026, and each showcases the variety of the fest. https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/03/24/adams-apple-i-got-bombed-at-harveys-phoenix-jones/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social24 Mar 2026 22:56 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtobi27xa25https://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mheevtwx3u2uCORNBREAD MAFIA, from Danny McBride and David Gordon Green, follows the tale of a Kentucky crime family that went under the radar. #SXSW #SXSW2026 https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/03/18/sxsw-2026-cornbread-mafia/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social18 Mar 2026 20:58 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mheevtwx3u2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mfijijgl5e2aThe Pitt says goodbye to a "frequent flyer" in "12:00 PM." Langdon, Robby, and Dana reflect on why they're back in the ER. https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/02/22/the-pitt-1200-pm-s-2-ep-6/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social23 Feb 2026 01:40 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfijijgl5e2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mfi4f7wdhs2iWe're excited to check out the SXSW 2026 horror offerings, with flicks like Hokum, Family Movie, and Forbidden Fruits standing out as potential hits. https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/02/22/sxsw-2026-horror/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social22 Feb 2026 21:46 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfi4f7wdhs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mfhrtsgvj62sOur SXSW 2026 Preview kicks off with a list of our most anticipated films of the festival, including I Love Booster, Anima, Sender, and more. https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/02/22/sxsw-2026-preview-anticipated/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social22 Feb 2026 18:37 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfhrtsgvj62shttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mfhkfwyxns2oSXSW 2026: 12 Excellent Festival Favorites to Check Out While SXSW has premiered some incredible indie hits, the programming team is willing to highlight great flicks that might have premiered elsewhere. That results in fun carry-overs and relaunches for some movies at the festival, which allowed… https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/02/22/sxsw-2026-festival-favorites/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social22 Feb 2026 16:24 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfhkfwyxns2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mekq4he3jt2yGore Verbinski returns to the director's chair with Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, a comedic sci-fi action flick led by Sam Rockwell. https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/02/11/good-luck-have-fun-dont-die/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social11 Feb 2026 05:19 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mekq4he3jt2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mdvhfsdqem2cSundance 2026: TIME AND WATER – Sara Dosa’s Beautiful But Repetitive Doc on Glaciers After the brilliant visuals and love story in Fire of Love, whatever director Sara Dosa would instantly make our most anticipated lists. Time and Water continues her exploration of the natural world and life,… https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/02/02/sundance-2026-time-and-water/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social02 Feb 2026 18:17 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdvhfsdqem2chttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mdvdnutcn62z#WHENAWITNESSRECANTS follows the story of the Harlem Park Three, who spent 36 years in jail based on false testimony. #HBO #TaNehisiCoates #DawnPorter #Sundance2026 https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/02/02/review-when-a-witness-recants/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social02 Feb 2026 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdvdnutcn62zhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mdmhvjzjac2gCasper Kelly seeks his first big hit with BUDDY, a horror film featuring a children's show and a murderous unicorn who manipulates reality. https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/01/29/sundance-2026-buddy-horror/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social30 Jan 2026 04:32 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdmhvjzjac2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mdk3btjzus2zSundance 2026: SEIZED — Inside the Battle for Journalism in Marion County In an era when misinformation is rampant, political ideology appears to color how many people view journalists. While there are certainly some who are inclined to distrust the media, the value of journalism to a local… https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/01/29/sundance-2026-seized/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social29 Jan 2026 05:41 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdk3btjzus2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mcfst3aas62hOscar Shortlist: THE PEARL COMB – Of Mermaids and Monsters THE PEARL COMB follows a woman in a seaside English town, telling the story of her husband and a mermaid who changed their fortunes. https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/01/14/oscar-the-pearl-comb/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social14 Jan 2026 19:34 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcfst3aas62hhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mcfkogac5w2zWe announce the 2025 Sunnys Winners, where Sinners continued its domination with seven wins, including Picture and director. https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/01/14/2025-sunnys-winners-sinners/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social14 Jan 2026 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcfkogac5w2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mc7en5qt4h2oINDUSTRY returns to HBO with the crudely titled "Paypal of Bukkake," and immediately reminds us why its one of the very best shows on television. https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/01/12/industry-paypal-of-bukkake-s4/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social12 Jan 2026 06:04 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc7en5qt4h2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mc6jqr2ai72qOscar Shortlist: “All the Walls Came Down” — The Devastation of Altadena ALL THE WALLS CAME DOWN comes from director Ondi Timoner. In the aftermath of the LA fires she turns the camera to her Altadena community. https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/01/11/all-the-walls-came-down-short/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social11 Jan 2026 22:03 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc6jqr2ai72qhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mc6dvrsgwj2z"On Healing Land, Birds Perch" examines the infamous "Saigon Execution" photo, exploring the effects of the image on generations after Vietnam. It is on the #Oscar Shortlist for Documentary Short. https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/01/11/on-healing-land-birds-perch/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social11 Jan 2026 20:18 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc6dvrsgwj2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mc4slswlyg2zOscar Shortlist: A FRIEND OF DOROTHY is a Charming Tale of Friendship Discovery of unlikely friendships is a staple of cinema. These pairings can yield emotional gold, which serves as the basis for “A Friend of Dorothy.” Pulling its title from the famous euphemism for queer and gay men, director… https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/01/11/oscar-shortlist-a-friend-of-dorothy-is-a-charming-tale-of-friendship/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social11 Jan 2026 05:36 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc4slswlyg2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunstatecineplex.bsky.social/post/3mbxfk6xigs2mWe’re fans of #PeopleWeMeetOnVacation, a lovely and funny rom-com. When you’ve got a solid director like Brett Haley working on #EmilyHenry material, you’re bound for greatness. Bader proves My Lady Jane was no fluke. #PWMOV https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/01/08/people-we-meet-on-vacation/09 Jan 2026 01:59 +0000at://did:plc:5psdblbuzdeybblpvcayp667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbxfk6xigs2m