The Beginner's Guide: Wes Anderson, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: Wes Anderson, Director

One of the true auteurs of cinema working today, Wes Anderson has become distinguished for his uniquely visual, quirky character-driven films.

BEFORE I WAKE: An Emotional Disaster
BEFORE I WAKE: An Emotional Disaster

Before I Wake feels like a parody of director Mike Flanagan’s more successful work, prioritising emotional manipulation over story and scares.

SLEIGHT: Strong themes Shine Through Its Frustrating Plot
SLEIGHT: Strong Themes Shine Through Its Frustrating Plot

Sleight offers great commentary about the lack of opportunities for minority communities – yet ironically never lets its hero use his powers.

JEANNE DIELMAN 23, QUAI DU COMMERCE 1080 BRUXELLES: Mystery & Insight In Everyday Work
JEANNE DIELMAN 23, QUAI DU COMMERCE 1080 BRUXELLES: Mystery & Insight In Everyday Work

We take a look at Chantal Akerman’s Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai Du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, which deals with the mundane in a truly unique way.

THE BIG SICK Trailer
THE BIG SICK Trailer

Real life makes for a winning romantic comedy in The Big Sick, a film based on the relationship between its screenwriters Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani.

Interview With San Francisco International Film Festival Programmer Rod Armstrong
Interview With Rod Armstrong, San Francisco International Film Festival Programmer

Film Inquiry writer Arlin Golden had a chance to talk with Rod Armstrong, a programmer of the San Francisco International Film Festival.

Created Equal: A Milestone Program For The Tuned-In Generation (& Interview With Jacob Burns' Director Of Education)
Created Equal: A Milestone Program For The Tuned-In Generation (& Interview With Jacob Burns’ Director Of Education)

We had a chance to talk with Emily Keating, the Director of Education for Created Equal, a civil rights and film program for kids in Brooklyn.

BERLIN SYNDROME: Whose Side Is It Anyway?

Berlin Syndrome is aligned with many kidnapping narratives, but it suffers from an unfocused approach, but in subject and character focus.

THEIR FINEST: Not Surprising, But Nice Enough
THEIR FINEST: Not Surprising, But Nice Enough

This World War ll film is entertaining, though unfortunately Their Finest doesn’t really impress as it should.

CHURCHILL Trailer
CHURCHILL Trailer

Churchill is one of two biopics on the legendary leader coming in 2017, this one starring Brian Cox as Churchill & John Slattery as Eisenhower.

The Beginner's Guide: James Gunn, Writer/Director
The Beginner’s Guide: James Gunn, Writer/Director

James Gunn has made a name for himself for his gloriously offensive yet emotionally poignant films; here is a rundown of his filmography.

Tribeca Film Festival: Oppression, Fear and Freedom Dominate in DISOBEDIENCE, LEMONADE, THE GIRL AND THE PICTURE and NICE
Tribeca Retrospective: The 25th Anniversary Of RESERVOIR DOGS With Panel

With the festival entering its final day, and my screenings complete, I thought my time…

A Not So Subtle Feminist Tale: THE VIRGIN SUICIDES
A Not So Subtle Feminist Tale: THE VIRGIN SUICIDES

Sofia Coppola’s The Virgin Suicides is a film about five sisters that is often dismal and dark, yet it also conveys powerful feminist themes.

TRAMPS: A Familiar Commute With Charming Leads
TRAMPS: A Familiar Commute With Charming Leads

Tramps may be a rom-com story we’ve all seen before, but it’s done with charming and nuanced touches that make it a joy to watch.

DONNIE DARKO 15th Anniversary: The Themes Of A Cult Classic
DONNIE DARKO 15th Anniversary: The Themes Of A Cult Classic

We celebrate Donnie Darko’s 15th anniversary by reconsidering some of its themes, which are simpler than the movie makes it seem.