Staff Inquiry: Top 10 Films Of 2018
Staff Inquiry: Top 10 Films Of 2018

It’s that time again! The Film Inquiry team counts down their favorite films of 2018, describing in detail their #1 picks.

THE STANDOFF AT SPARROW CREEK: Militia Men Stuck In A Who-Dun-It
THE STANDOFF AT SPARROW CREEK: Militia Men Stuck In A Who-Dun-It

The Standoff at Sparrow Creek is a shadowy, overly serious affair, and every element of its narrative and craft reflects the film’s white-knuckle grip.

ON THE BASIS OF SEX: A By-The-Numbers Biopic That Services A Very Specific And Unaware Crowd
ON THE BASIS OF SEX: A By-The-Numbers Biopic

On the Basis of Sex is not likely to plant the seed of determination in the next RBG, as they don’t need pop feminist representations of even the most laudable of figures.

HIGH LIFE Trailer
HIGH LIFE Trailer

In High Life, a father and his daughter struggle to survive in deep space where they live in isolation.

Fantasy Science Pt. 19: GATTACA, Genetic Engineering & CRISPR
Fantasy Science Pt. 19: GATTACA, Genetic Engineering & CRISPR

Today we are going to look at the biotech tool called CRISPR that may have the potential to bring the future depicted by Gattaca to life.

PATRICK: A Twee Rom-Com With No Reason To Exist
PATRICK: A Twee Rom-Com With No Reason To Exist

Patrick takes a currently successful formula and twists it into an unbearably cutesy mess, created for shallow monetary gain from an indifferent public.

GLASS: A Grossly Disappointing Superhero Film
GLASS: A Grossly Disappointing Superhero Film

Glass may have been a film nineteen years in the making, but it feels superfluous and incredibly out of touch in a world littered with superhero films.

ESCAPE ROOM: Come For The Thrills, Stay For The Kills
ESCAPE ROOM: Come For The Thrills, Stay For The Kills

A thriller like Escape Room is a good time so long as you switch your brain to “just go with it” mode.

CLOSE: Extremely Watchable, But Frustratingly Shallow

Close is frustratingly shallow, and in its breakneck pace leaves some of its character development in the dust, while trying to wring every bit of emotion out of its quieter moments.

Interview With Melissa B. Miller Costanzo Director Of ALL THESE SMALL MOMENTS: On Making A Contemporary Film With Nostalgic Roots
Interview With Melissa B. Miller Costanzo, Director Of ALL THESE SMALL MOMENTS: On Making A Contemporary Film With Nostalgic Roots

We spoke with director Melissa B. Miller Costanzo about her new film All These Small Moments, and what inspired her to create this unique adolescent drama.

GODZILLA - THE PLANET EATER: A Big Monster With a Small Bite
GODZILLA: THE PLANET EATER: A Big Monster With A Small Bite

The conclusion to the animated trilogy, Godzilla: The Planet Eater, is as flawed and unsatisfying as the previous entries – and it might be the dullest of the bunch too.

Hurry Slowly: A Low Stakes Slice of Life for a Fast-Paced World
HURRY SLOWLY: A Low Stakes Slice Of Life For A Fast-Paced World

The Norwegian drama Hurry Slowly is a peaceful, slow paced family drama which remains inviting despite its low narrative stakes.

EVERYBODY KNOWS Trailer
EVERYBODY KNOWS Trailer

In Everybody Knows, a woman returns to her hometown with her two children to attend her sister’s wedding. However, the trip is upset by unexpected events that bring secrets into the open.

ADULT LIFE SKILLS: Another Showcase for Jodie Whittaker’s Unique Charm
ADULT LIFE SKILLS: Another Showcase For Jodie Whittaker’s Unique Charm

Adult Life Skills is a poignant examination of a young woman whose growth has been stunted by grief, carried by Jodie Whittaker’s charming performance.

RIVERDALE: "Chapter Forty-Four: No Exit" (S3 E9): RIVERDALE'S Return Spells Possible Doom For Fan Favorite
RIVERDALE: “Chapter Forty-Four: No Exit” (S3 E9): Return Spells Possible Doom For Fan Favorite

While there was not much of a setup for the second half of the season, there is a feeling that things are about to get seriously shaken up in Riverdale as fans fear the loss of a favorite.