2010s

THE CONFESSION KILLER: A Nearly Incomprehensible “True” Story
THE CONFESSION KILLER: A Nearly Incomprehensible “True” Story

Netflix’s true crime mini-series The Confession Killer delivers detail after detail in rapid succession in exquisite fashion.

A NEW CHRISTMAS: A Little Christmas Surprise, Just For Us
A NEW CHRISTMAS: A Little Christmas Surprise, Just For Us

A New Christmas may not be the best thing to find under your tree, but it’s still a nice treat.

STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER: A Largely Disappointing, Occassionally Moving Finale
STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER: A Largely Disappointing, Occasionally Moving Finale

It’s hard to predict how The Rise of Skywalker will age once the initial shock wears off, but if anything this is a reminder to support independent filmmakers and those willing to challenge the status quo.

MY TIME: An Enjoyable Look At A Serious Moment

My Time is eminently enjoyable and tackles important subject matter for people of all ages.

CATS: The Bad Film You Hoped it Would Be
CATS: The Bad Film You Hoped It Would Be

We live in a divided society, and the only thing that can bring humanity together is watching (and laughing at) Tom Hooper’s feline romp.

A LIFE IN AUGUST: Intimate Melodrama Doesn't Quite Reach The Heights
A LIFE IN AUGUST: Intimate Melodrama Doesn’t Quite Reach The Heights

Writer, director, and star Haston McLaren focuses his film, A Life in August, on the quiet downfall of a relationship that has nowhere to go.

Paul Thomas Anderson & HAIM: Elevating the Music Video Medium
Paul Thomas Anderson & HAIM: Elevating The Music Video Medium

In April 2017, indie trio HAIM released a live recording of their new, unreleased song “Right Now” in a video directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, shot on 35 mm film and in one unbroken take.

THE WARRIOR QUEEN OF JHANSI: A Flawed But Surprising Endeavor
THE WARRIOR QUEEN OF JHANSI: A Flawed But Surprising Endeavor

The Warrior Queen of Jhansi displays well the difficult position of Ranibai of Jhansi, with a respect for her cleverness and leadership while acknowledging her faults and mistakes.

IN FABRIC: The Devil Is A New Dress In Beautifully Sleazy Horror
IN FABRIC: The Devil Is A New Dress In Beautifully Sleazy Horror

Anyone disappointed in what the remake of Suspiria came out to be would be remiss to pass up In Fabric.

WHAT SHE SAID: THE ART OF PAULINE KAEL: Cinematic History Through Her Life And Words
WHAT SHE SAID: THE ART OF PAULINE KAEL: Cinematic History Through Her Life & Words

What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael is a pleasant reminder of Kael’s greatness and a nostalgic look back at an era that changed American cinema forever.

Staff Inquiry: Best Movies Of The Decade 2010-2019
Staff Inquiry: Best Movies Of The Decade 2010-2019

The Film Inquiry team shares their top ten lists of their favorite movies of the decade, making up our Top Ten Best Movies Of The Decade.

BLACK CHRISTMAS: Smashes The Patriarchy With Strong Women
BLACK CHRISTMAS: Smashes The Patriarchy With Strong Women

Black Christmas is angry, terrifying, empowering even – all that surrounded with the threatening notes of holiday songs playing in the background and a stalker out to get you.

MRS. FLETCHER: A Thoughtful And Liberating Dual Coming Af Age Dramedy
MRS. FLETCHER Mini-Series: A Thoughtful & Liberating Dual Coming-Of-Age Dramedy

Mrs. Fletcher is a wholesome experience that provides an empowering journey about the complexity of being human.

A HIDDEN LIFE: Malick's Political & Moral Prayer
A HIDDEN LIFE: Malick’s Political & Moral Prayer

Just as A Hidden Life is arguably Malick’s most directly religious film, it is also his most directly political and possibly by virtue of its subject matter, least poetic.

LECTION: A Poorly Paced Post-Apocalyptic Political Thriller
LECTION: A Poorly Paced Post-Apocalyptic Political Thriller

Lection has potential to be a thriller with political undertones, but feels more like a basic metaphorical statement thrown over the top of a slow-paced film.