Beginner’s Guide

The Beginner's Guide Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, Screenwriters
The Beginner’s Guide: Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski, Screenwriters

A summary of the films and screenwriting journey of Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, who gave the world Ed Wood and Man on the Moon.

A Quick Guide to National Cinema Theory
A Beginner’s Guide to National Cinema Theory

National cinema is a tough subject to broach. You may not have even heard of it before. Film Inquiry provides a beginners guide.

The Beginner's Guide: John Singleton
The Beginner’s Guide: John Singleton

The films of John Singleton have provided thought-provoking stories, honest characters, and imagery that lingers well past each viewing.

Beginner's Guide: George Miller, Writer & Director
Beginner’s Guide: George Miller, Writer & Director

Few directors have a filmography as unique as George Miller, who has the power to create moments that’ll be ingrained in your mind forever.

The Safdie Brothers with Adam Sandler on the set of Uncut Gems - Photo: Julia Cervantes/A24
The Beginner’s Guide: Josh & Benny Safdie, Writers & Directors

From The Pleasure of Being Robbed to Uncut Gems, the hectic, chaotic cinema of Josh and Benny Safdie is instantly recognizable as no one else’s but theirs.

Beginner's Guide: Bong Joon-Ho, Writer & Director
Beginner’s Guide: Bong Joon-ho, Writer & Director

With his newfound Oscar glory, Bong Joon-ho’s earlier filmography is ripe for rediscovery, and a beginner’s guide to his career all the more relevant.

Beginner's Guide: Céline Sciamma, Writer & Director
Beginner’s Guide: Céline Sciamma, Writer & Director

Portrait of a Lady on Fire has brought Sciamma to the fore of the international scene – take this opportunity to explore her older, equally masterful films.

The Scaredy Cat's Guide To Halloween Movies
The Scaredy Cat’s Guide To Halloween Movies

This guide will help you discover some spooky (but not too scary) movies to enjoy as we get closer to Halloween. Happy haunting!

Beginner’s Guide: Barry Jenkins, Director
Beginner’s Guide: Barry Jenkins, Director 

When Barry Jenkins makes a movie, he composes an elegy for the sweet life that almost happens. An overview of Jenkins’ work thus far.

The Beginner’s Guide: Yasujiro Ozu, Director

Read our beginner’s guide highlighting the career of film director Yasujiro Ozu, a must-see for cinema fans due to his quintessentially Japanese images.

The Beginner’s Guide: Hollywood Melodramas

Read our latest Beginner’s Guide to Classic Hollywood Melodramas reevaluating filmmakers like Douglas Sirk, Max Ophüls, and Nicholas Ray.

The Beginner's Guide: Carlos Reygadas
The Beginner’s Guide: Carlos Reygadas, Director

Carlos Reygadas is a filmmaker who’s art embodies a self-examination of human existence down to the molecule of each celluloid strip.

The Beginner’s Guide: New Taiwanese Cinema

The New Taiwanese Cinema of the ’80s and ’90sis defined by the likes of acclaimed directors like Hou Hsiao-hsien, Edward Yang, Tsai Ming-liang, and Ang Lee.

Beginner’s Guide: Stuart Gordon, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: Stuart Gordon, Director

With a multidimensional backcatalog, it’s difficult to pigeon-hole eccentric body horror director Stuart Gordon. We’ve given it our best shot

The Beginners Guide to Alex Ross Perry, Director and Writer
The Beginner’s Guide: Alex Ross Perry, Writer & Director

With mainstream recognition on the horizon, we take a look back at indie writer-director Alex Ross Perry’s eclectic film history so far.