writing

Slamdance Film Festival 2024: Interview with writer/director Omar S. Kamara for AFRICAN GIANTS
Slamdance Film Festival 2024: Interview with writer/director Omar S. Kamara for AFRICAN GIANTS

Film Inquiry spoke with writer/director Omar S. Kamara for his film African Giants!

READY OR NOT & The Bloody Remains Of The Final Girl Trope
READY OR NOT & The Bloody Remains Of The Final Girl Trope

Final girls no longer owe us their heartbreak – we take a look at the trend in horror of the final victims becoming final survivors.

Bryan Cranston as Dalton Trumbo in Trumbo (2015)
The Pros, Cons & How-Tos Of Starting Out As A Screenwriter

So, you want to be a screenwriter. Here’s a few pros and cons you’re likely to encounter as a screenwriter, as well as a few tips on how to actually complete your first screenplay.

Barry W. Levy & Helenna Santos Take Aim At The Multiverse With THE SHASTA TRIANGLE
Barry W. Levy & Helenna Santos Take Aim At The Multiverse With THE SHASTA TRIANGLE

Director Barry W. Levy and co-writer, co-producer and star Helenna Santos of The Shasta Triangle spoke to Film Inquiry about their new film, and the current world of low-budget, independent filmmaking.

Talking With Gabriela Ledesma & Callie Schuttera About The Making Of Their Film BLUE

Jacqui Blue spoke with Gabriela Ledesma & Callie Schuttera about the making of their film Blue, their writing decisions, mental health, and more.

The Era Of Underwhelming Pixar Sequels: TOY STORY 4 vs. INCREDIBLES 2
The Era Of Underwhelming Pixar Sequels: TOY STORY 4 vs. INCREDIBLES 2

When looking at the two most recent of Pixar’s underwhelming sequels, both unquestionably fueled on the nostalgia of its now-grown paying audience, there’s only one clear winner in this fight.

Austin Film Festival 2019: Interview With Melora Walters Writer/Director/Star Of DROWNING
Austin Film Festival 2019: Interview With Melora Walters, Writer/Director/Star Of DROWNING

At Austin Film Festival 2019, Kristy Strouse spoke with Melora Walters, director, writer and star of the drama film Drowning, about her writing and directing process, and much more.

Fantasy Science Pt. 27: The Sci-Fi Writer’s Guide To Quantum Physics
Fantasy Science Pt. 27: The Sci-Fi Writer’s Guide To Quantum Physics

Whether you’re writing a screenplay or simply hoping to add a little quantum oomph to your novel, this writer’s guide to quantum physics is perfect for you!

GRASS: A Dance Of People & Words
GRASS: A Dance Of People & Words

Not all conversations are deep, some of them are about trivial everyday things. But in Grass, every conversation is an intricate miniature story.

On The Endings Of VEEP & GAME OF THRONES: How To End A TV Show In Glory
On The Endings Of VEEP & GAME OF THRONES: How To End A TV Show In Glory

Why Veep’s ending was hailed as a triumph, Game of Thrones’ ending was derided can be attributed to how deserving the characters were of the endings they received.

Fighting Zombies In The Winter In Ontario – Interview With DEADSIGHT Star Adam Seybold

Writer/Actor Adam Seybold discusses his newest film, Deadsight, the nuances of acting in horror movies, and how horror cinema is having a cultural moment.

TERMINATOR 2: The Action Blueprint
TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY: The Action Blueprint

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is one of the greatest action movies of all time. Read why it should be the blueprint for all future entries in the genre.

How One Avengers Deleted Scene Shows The Central Flaw Of The MCU
How One Avengers Deleted Scene Shows The Central Flaw Of The MCU

The MCU is undoubtedly a success, both with fans and critics alike, yet there is one major flaw running through many of them: a rushed pace and overblown action.

The Human Villains of Guillermo del Toro
The Human Villains Of Guillermo Del Toro

Guillermo del Toro is best known for his fantastical monsters – but his most striking creations are his horrible human antagonists.

The Rampant Rise Of Meta-Humor And THE LEGO MOVIE 2
The Rampant Rise Of Meta-Humor & THE LEGO MOVIE 2

While popular franchise films utilizing meta-humor still perform well, the longevity of this approach remains unclear as both the Deadpool and Lego franchises are trending slightly downward at the box office.