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THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: Joel Coen's Striking Solo Debut
THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: Joel Coen’s Striking Solo Debut

Out of the countless productions of The Scottish Play that exist, Coen definitely brings something new to the table.

"Be the revolutionary change that you want to see in the film industry." THE BETA TEST Interview With Co-writers/directors/stars PJ McCabe & Jim Cummings
“Be The Revolutionary Change That You Want To See In The Film Industry.” THE BETA TEST Interview With Co-writers/Directors/Stars PJ McCabe & Jim Cummings

Film Inquiry spoke with co-writers/directors/star of The Beta Test, PJ McCabe & Jim Cummings.

I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (S1E6) “Least You Had A Spare”: Horror Odes Abound As The End Draws Near
I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (S1E6) “Least You Had A Spare”: Horror Odes Abound As The End Draws Near

The episode delivers its most brutal and graphic kill to date, coupled with a further dive into horror classics with a House of Wax feel.

LAST NIGHT IN SOHO: There’s A Ghost In My House
LAST NIGHT IN SOHO: There’s A Ghost In My House

Last Night in Soho immediately pulls you in with its colorful visuals and strong performances but it lacks the subtlety necessary to be truly impactful.

London Film Festival 2021: BULL
London Film Festival 2021: BULL

Although it can feel a little bit by the numbers, Bull is lifted by the excellent performances and the unflinching violence which underscores its premise.

I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (S1E5) “Shak ‘n Stuff”: Tension And Secrets Return
I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (S1E5) “Shak ‘n Stuff”: Tension And Secrets Return

Returning to the tension that made the first two episodes a success, I Know What You Did Last Summer leave viewers with its first cliffhanger.

I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER Episodes 3-4: Intense Beginning Gives Way To Unoriginal Filler
I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER Episodes 3-4: Intense Beginning Gives Way To Unoriginal Filler

Episodes 3 & 4 are not bad, but they are certainly not the best, losing much of the steam and identity the first two episodes worked so hard to generate.

KNOCKING: I Guess Nobody Was Home
KNOCKING: I Guess Nobody Was Home

For a first-time director, Kempff had a very stylistically sharp vision for Knocking which is bogged down by an overly meandering tone.

London Film Festival 2021: BOILING POINT
London Film Festival 2021: BOILING POINT

From the incredible acting to the expertly done cinematography to the at times astonishing set pieces, Boiling Point is the full meal.

I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER Episodes 1-2: A New Twist On Last Summer
I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER Episodes 1-2: A New Twist On Last Summer

I Know What You Did Last Summer is the engaging and horrifying teenage horror drama of the season.

Screamfest 2021: THE RETALIATORS
Screamfest 2021: THE RETALIATORS

Never afraid of a little blood, The Retaliators dives head first into the gore, making its violence cringeworthy in all the best ways.

Horrific Inquiry: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968)
Horrific Inquiry: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968)

In this week’s installment of Horrific Inquiry, we take a look back at George A. Romero’s 1968 masterpiece, Night of the Living Dead.

NITRAM: An Ice-Cold Examination of Evil

Nitram is a potboiling study of human fragility that doesn’t heal our scars so much as it asks us to accept that they are here to stay.

Horrific Inquiry: THE WICKER MAN (1973)
Horrific Inquiry: THE WICKER MAN (1973)

And with harvest season upon us, it seemed the perfect time to dive into this critically acclaimed horror classic.

TIFF21 Report 3: The Mad Women’s Ball, Out of Sync & I’m Your Man
TIFF21 Report 3: The Mad Women’s Ball, Out of Sync & I’m Your Man

Kristy Strouse shares her third report from the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival with reviews for The Mad Women’s Ball, Out of Sync & I’m Your Man.