SPEECH & DEBATE: Teen Film Lacks Focus
SPEECH & DEBATE: Teen Film Lacks Focus

Speech & Debate isn’t great, but is enjoyable despite its plot holes, and features a great performance from Sarah Steele.

LOVESONG: A Delicate Tune
LOVESONG: A Delicate Tune

So Yong Kim’s Lovesong is a minimalist, strikingly formed small-scale drama about two female friends slowly falling in love.

SUNDANCE LONDON DAY TWO: A Critic's Diary
Sundance London Day Two: A Critic’s Diary

Alistair Ryder attended Sundance London and saw Icarus, Marjorie Prime and A Ghost Story and shares his thoughts!

BEFORE THE FALL: Lost In Adaptation
BEFORE THE FALL: Lost In Adaptation

Although the idea of reimagining Pride & Prejudice with a same-sex couple, Before The Fall lacks the fiery spirit of the source material.

Should Disney Give Into Hackers In Possession of PIRATES 5? Honestly, no.
Should Disney Give Into Hackers In Possession of PIRATES 5? Honestly, No.

Nathan Osborne discusses the benefits and theories surrounding his support for Disney’s stand on piracy and hackers.

The Beginner's Guide: Derek Cianfrance, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: Derek Cianfrance, Director

Music, improvisation and intimacy: these are the ingredients that have made Derek Cianfrance’s films such emotionally-satisfying treats.

THE WIZARD OF LIES: Though Nothing Profound, De Niro Astounds
THE WIZARD OF LIES: Though Nothing Profound, De Niro Astounds

While The Wizard of Lies is overly long and brings nothing new to Bernie Madoff’s story, Robert De Niro’s performance more than makes up for it.

STEFAN ZWEIG: FAREWELL TO EUROPE: Beautiful & Smart, But Still Lacking
STEFAN ZWEIG: FAREWELL TO EUROPE: Beautiful & Smart, But Still Lacking

Stefan Zweig: Farewell To Europe is a fine display of craftsmanship, but it’s far too infatuated with its own beauty to engage on the level to which it aspires.

BAYWATCH: Who’s Going to Save The Lifeguards From the Script?
BAYWATCH: Who’s Going To Save The Lifeguards From the Script?

Though blessed with a talented cast, Baywatch is overall a shipwreck, due to its rudimentary, unfocused script and few laughs overall.

SUNDANCE LONDON, DAY ONE: A Critic's Diary
Sundance London, Day One: A Critic’s Diary

Film Inquiry writer Alistair Ryder shares his experiences of his first day at Sundance London, and the four films he was able to see.

wind river Trailer
WIND RIVER Trailer

The setup of Wind River provides Taylor Sheridan another opportunity to steep his action in issues specific to forlorn places and murky justice.