PENGUINS: Stirring Warmness In Below Freezing Conditions
PENGUINS: Stirring Warmness In Below Freezing Conditions

In a world where penguin movies are multiplying, it’s nice to see a penguin march to the beat of his own drum in Penguins.

Staff Inquiry: Favorite A24 Films
Staff Inquiry: Favorite A24 Films

A24’s films have produced countless conversations amongst Film Inquiry writers – here, they pick their favourites from the studio.

SHADOWHUNTERS: “The Beast Within” (S3E18): Dark Clary Rises
SHADOWHUNTERS: “The Beast Within” (S3E18): Dark Clary Rises

While there may not be enough time to deliver a satisfying ending, the epic conclusion we’ve been waiting for could be on the horizon.

BACK OF THE NET: Bargain Bend it like Beckham
BACK OF THE NET: Bargain Bend It Like Beckham

Australian soccer comedy Back of the Net recalls other underdog sports films of the past, but without an ounce of creative inflection.

MASTER OF DARK SHADOWS: Engaging Tribute to TV Auteur Dan Curtis
MASTER OF DARK SHADOWS: Engaging Tribute To TV Auteur Dan Curtis

Dan Curtis was a fascinating and talented filmmaker, and Master of Dark Shadows helps fill an information void where he’s concerned.

THE SILENCE: A Missed Opportunity For All Involved
THE SILENCE: A Missed Opportunity For All Involved

The Silence is worth a watch because of Stanley Tucci alone, but if you crave a good film, just pick up a copy of A Quiet Place instead.

GAME OF THRONES (S8E2) “A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms”: The Calm Before The Storm
GAME OF THRONES (S8E2) “A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms”: The Calm Before The Storm

We are officially two episodes into the final season of Game of Thrones, with only four…

Giveaway: Win Tickets To THE CURSE OF THE WEEPING WOMAN (Australia Only)
Giveaway: Win Tickets To THE CURSE OF THE WEEPING WOMAN (Australia Only)

Thanks to our friends at Roadshow Films, Film Inquiry is happy to announce that we’ve…

DOMINO Trailer
DOMINO Trailer

In Domino, a Copenhagen police officer seeks justice for his partner’s murder by a mysterious man.

Screenplays With Unconventional Connections Part 3
The Existentialist Wears Velvet: A Celebration Of PURPLE RAIN

Prince Rogers Nelson never fell prey to the novelty trap. His theatrical mystique—the leather and…

GLORIA BELL And Tinseltown Sadness In Movies
GLORIA BELL & Tinseltown Sadness In Movies

We examine how Gloria Bell is disenchanted with L.A., transforming the unhappiness with the city into a dissatisfaction with the American dream.

In this latest Video Dispatch, we discuss Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s 13-hour TV production Berlin Alexanderplatz.
Video Dispatches: BERLIN ALEXANDERPLATZ

In this latest Video Dispatch, we discuss Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s 13-hour TV production Berlin Alexanderplatz.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E4) "A Traveler": Steven Yeun Is Perfect In An Imperfect Episode
THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E4) “A Traveler”: Steven Yeun Is Perfect In An Imperfect Episode

The fourth episode of The Twilight Zone revival suffers from some of the same flaws as the previous three episodes, but this might be the best episode yet.

HELLBOY: A Violent, Trashy Reboot Devoid of Charm
HELLBOY: A Violent, Trashy Reboot Devoid Of Charm

 Hellboy is an unfortunate example of how a R-rated superhero film could go wrong. It’s violent, but to a fault, lacking humor, substance, or a compelling story to go along with it.

THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: "Treehouse of Horror II"
THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “Treehouse of Horror II”

In this latest episode of The Simpsons greatest hits, we look at the early Halloween special Treehouse of Horror II.