2017

ONLY THE BRAVE: A Missed Opportunity Hellbent On Heroism

Only the Brave is more concerned with its traditional gender politics than making any grander statement on man’s relationship with nature.

Heartland Film Festival Report #3
Heartland Film Festival Report #3

In her final report, Emily recalls more films from the Heartland Film Festival, including Thelma, Dolores, Liyana and more.

MAYA DARDEL: A Difficult Film About A Difficult Woman
MAYA DARDEL: A Difficult Film About A Difficult Woman

Whilst it has many problems, Maya Dardel is a prickly, contentious and fascinating film that knows with absolute certainty what it is.

THE PARTY: This One's Got My Vote
THE PARTY: This One’s Got My Vote

The Party is an example of well-structured storytelling that relies on clever narrative structures, witty dialogue and a sparkling cast.

HAPPY DEATH DAY: Scream Meets Groundhog Day Is A Surprise Party
HAPPY DEATH DAY: Scream Meets Groundhog Day Is A Surprise Party

Happy Death Day is a fun slasher film that likens back to the slasher days of old, albeit with a Groundhog Day twist.

CRASH PAD: A Strange Choice For Domhnall Gleeson
CRASH PAD: A Strange Choice For Domhnall Gleeson

While neither boring or a laugh-riot, Crash Pad is a perfectly fine and forgettable way to pass ninety minutes.

TOM OF FINLAND: The Melancholy Of Repression & The Exhilaration Of Freedom
TOM OF FINLAND: The Melancholy Of Repression & The Exhilaration Of Freedom

Tom of Finland feels like two disparate films brought together, and only Pekka Strang’s strong performance saves it from being a total wash.

AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: An Inconvenient Distribution Strategy, A Powerful Plea
AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: An Inconvenient Distribution Strategy, A Powerful Plea

An Inconvenient Sequel may struggle narratively, but its message about coming together to battle climate change is as important as ever.

A FANTASTIC WOMAN: A Revolutionary Cinematic Achievement
A FANTASTIC WOMAN: A Revolutionary Cinematic Achievement

The Chilean drama A Fantastic Woman beautifully captures the story of a transgender woman, who is brought to exquisite life by Daniela Vega.

THE MEYEROWITZ STORIES: Remember When Adam Sandler Was This Good?

The Meyerowitz Stories may be a typical satire for Noah Baumbach, but the character of Danny, warmly played by Adam Sandler, helps to raise it.

THE SNOWMAN: A Frigid & Dreary Film-Watching Experience
THE SNOWMAN: A Frigid & Dreary Film-Watching Experience

The Snowman, though with talent behind its production, ended up being an unfortunately jumbled and incoherent mess of a film.

THE BACHELORS: A Thoughtful, Timely Gem That Normalizes Mental Health Treatment
THE BACHELORS: A Thoughtful, Timely Gem That Normalizes Mental Health Treatment

The Bachelors is a scarcity of a film, one that transcends several genres to create an affecting orotundity through its singular voice.

BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL Week 5: The End Of The Festival
BFI London Film Festival Week 5: The End Of The Festival

In this final report, the Film Inquiry team sums up their last film-watching experiences of the BFI London Film Festival.

KATY PERRY: WILL YOU BE MY WITNESS? - Glossy But Genuine
KATY PERRY: WILL YOU BE MY WITNESS?: Glossy But Genuine

Will You Be My Witness? proves to be an enjoyable slice of entertainment with a deeper message, suitable for all fans of the pop performer.

THE DEATH OF STALIN: Chaos, Comedy & Communism
THE DEATH OF STALIN: Chaos, Comedy & Communism

Like Armando Iannucci’s other work, The Death of Stalin is a reliably funny romp—it’s just not going to be seen as one of his best efforts.