SHIMMER LAKE: A Typical Mystery Made New Through Its Reversal
SHIMMER LAKE: A Typical Mystery Made New Through Its Reversal

Told in reverse order, Shimmer Lake is a fresh take on a murder mystery, and also sports some fine performances from usually comedic actors.

Interview With Matt Schrader On The Making Of SCORE: A FILM MUSIC DOCUMENTARY
SCORE: A FILM MUSIC DOCUMENTARY: An Immersive Glimpse Behind The Curtain

Using archival footage and interviews, Score: A Film Music Documentary is an inspired look at one of the most elusive art forms today.

WHAT HAPPENED TO MONDAY? Trailer
WHAT HAPPENED TO MONDAY? Trailer

What Happened to Monday? is an upcoming sci fi film to be released by Netflix and stars Noomi Rapace and Willem Dafoe.

Real Monsters: COLOSSAL & The Portrayal Of Patterns Of Abuse
Real Monsters: COLOSSAL & The Portrayal Of Patterns Of Abuse

Colossal is unflinching in presenting the dangers of toxic masculinity and patterns of abuse in a way very few recent American films have been, lately or ever.

THE WEDDING INVITATION: Furiously Funny Female Driven Rom-Com
THE WEDDING INVITATION: Furiously Funny Female Driven Rom-Com

Rainy Kerwin’s debut film The Wedding Invitation is a well done romantic comedy with a strong story executed by a strong female cast.

LET ME MAKE YOU A MARTYR: The American South Is Hell On Earth

Though with a fine, understated performance by Marilyn Manson, Let Me Make You a Martyr is too unrelentingly dark and dull to recommend.

Profile: Kurt Russell
Profile: Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell has charmed audiences through the years in a variety of films, from Disney to science fiction to more recent blockbusters.

LOST IN AMERICA: Optics Of The Low Road
LOST IN AMERICA: Optics Of The Low Road

Albert Brooks’s cult classic Lost in America is not just one of the funniest films of the 1980s, but a subtle examination of perspective, too.

CAMERA OBSCURA: A Snapshot Of War's Lingering Horror
CAMERA OBSCURA: A Snapshot Of War’s Lingering Horror

Camera Obscura is a terrifying glimpse at PTSD, seen through the eyes of a war photographer who comes home and starts to see grisly images.

BLADE RUNNER 2049 Trailer
BLADE RUNNER 2049 Trailer

Blade Runner 2049, sequel to Blade Runner, will be the latest Denis Villeneuve film – starring Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, and Jared Leto.

"Moscow Is A Prison... But We Love It." An Interview With Johnny O'Reilly, Director Of MOSCOW NEVER SLEEPS
“Moscow Is A Prison… But We Love It.” An Interview With Johnny O’Reilly, Director Of MOSCOW NEVER SLEEPS

We had a chance to talk with Johnny O’Reilly, director of the upcoming drama Moscow Never Sleeps, a film that’s very politically relevant.

IT COMES AT NIGHT: An Atmospheric, Disturbing Tale Of Paranoia
IT COMES AT NIGHT: An Atmospheric, Disturbing Tale Of Paranoia

It Comes at Night is a disturbingly effective horror film, delving into themes of paranoia, fear, and distrust in an eerily relevant way.

Nadja Bobyleva Discusses Her First Foray Into Horror With CAMERA OBSCURA
Nadja Bobyleva Discusses Her First Foray Into Horror With CAMERA OBSCURA

In this interview with Camera Obscura actress Nadja Bobyleva, we discuss what’s different about playing in a horror film over other genres.

NIGHT SCHOOL: A Documentary That Succeeds Despite Itself
NIGHT SCHOOL: A Documentary That Succeeds Despite Itself

Andrew Cohn’s documentary Night School tells a largely positive story about American poverty, but depends too much on its captivating subjects.

Film Inquiry Podcast Episode 20: The Kubrick Cast
Film Inquiry Podcast Episode 8: Rotten Movies We Love

Mike & Jay are back with their newest podcast, in which they talk about Wonder Woman, the new King Arthur film and rotten films they love.