THIS TEACHER: A Lesson On How To Make A Great Character
THIS TEACHER: A Lesson On How To Make A Great Character

This Teacher isn’t a commercial film in its treatment of character, theme and aesthetic. But it’s one that deserves a mainstream audience.

The Politician Season Two
THE POLITICIAN SEASON 2: A New Election Sparks An Evolution

The performances, writing, direction, and overall energy remain superb, further showing a series that is as confident as it is bold.

SOMETIMES ALWAYS NEVER: Scrabble Drama Gets Low Word Score
SOMETIMES ALWAYS NEVER: Scrabble Drama Gets Low Word Score

Featuring a strong performance by Bill Nighy and not a whole lot else, there isn’t much in Sometimes Always Never to make this film stand out.

The REVRY Streaming Platform: An Abundance Of Pride

Revry showcases LGBTQIA+ media, which is more important than ever. The queer community deserves a wide range of inclusive media!

Dancing with Denis Lavant Featured Image
Dancing with Denis Lavant: The 21st Century’s Silent Comedian

Denis Lavant’s foremost concern in his work, acting or otherwise, is movement itself, in all its intricacy and possibility.

THE GREY FOX: The Gentleman Bandit
THE GREY FOX: The Gentleman Bandit

The self-styled, atmospheric glow of The Grey Fox is brought back thanks to Kino Lorber, and the 4K restoration looks immaculate.

WASP NETWORK: All Dressed UP With Nowhere To Go
WASP NETWORK: All Dressed UP With Nowhere To Go

This slick spy story has too many tricks up its sleeve, leading more to confusion than thrills.

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga Trailer
EUROVISION SONG CONTEST: THE STORY OF FIRE SAGA Trailer

Two small-town singers chase their pop star dreams at a global music competition, where scheming rivals, high stakes and onstage mishaps test their bond.

Interview With Taryne Laffar, Founder of Production Company PiNK PEPPER
Interview With Taryne Laffar, Founder of Production Company PiNK PEPPER

We spoke with Taryne Laffar about her production company: PiNK PEPPER, and the company’s major debut, the documentary, Our Law.

Interview with Matt Riddlehoover, Director of MY DARLING VIVIAN
Interview with Matt Riddlehoover, Director of MY DARLING VIVIAN

Film Inquiry recently had the opportunity to speak with director Matt Riddlehoover about his Johnny Cash documentary, My Darling Vivian.

The Anxiety of Choice: Becoming Superman in Snyder’s DCEU
The Anxiety of Choice: Becoming Superman in Snyder’s DCEU

Superman is one of the most difficult characters to write in any given medium. Zach Snyder gave viewers a Superman that we have not seen on screen before.

DREAMLAND: Should Have Stayed In The Land Of Dreams
DREAMLAND: Should Have Stayed In The Land Of Dreams

An over the top, aimless blunder of foolery, Dreamland is remarkably disastrous yet instantly forgetful.

The Journey is the Destination Featured Image
THE JOURNEY IS THE DESTINATION: Uneven, Yet Inspiring Biopic

The Journey Is the Destination is vibrant, violent, and sad, but it celebrates Dan Eldon’s exceptional life well.

RETROCAUSALITY: A Thought Experiment On Love And Loss
RETROCAUSALITY: A Thought Experiment On Love And Loss

Retrocausality has a lot of pieces that could make both an interesting and philosophical character study but it is not executed well.

Sydney Film Festival 2020 Virtual Edition: The Shorts
Sydney Film Festival 2020 Virtual Edition: The Shorts

For this report from the virtual Sydney Film Festival 2020, we delve into thirteen of the short film finalists.