In this special dispatch from the Bentonville Film Festival, Shai and Lily share behind-the-scenes stories from the world premiere of The Floaters and highlight the standout films they caught during the week. From gripping documentaries to hilarious comedies and heartfelt sibling dramas, this quick-hit episode gives you the highlights and pays tribute the amazing Arkansas community that showed up in force.
Some of the Movies We Loved at BFF 2025:
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Cotton Candy Bubblegum – wild Philly comedy from Jay Pender that is going to be FRIDAY+ FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF for the next generation
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Magic Hour – Katie Aselton & Daveed Diggs shine in the beautiful drama about love and grief
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Adult Children – a brutally honest, loving, and hilarious portrait of siblings starring Aya Cash, Tom Sadoski, Betsy Brandt, Mimi Rogers, and a breakout performance by Ella Rubin.
- and of course... The Floaters – our summer camp comedy world premiere
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