CASTLE ROCK "Henry Deaver" (S1E9): Not Kansas Anymore
CASTLE ROCK “Henry Deaver” (S1E9): Not Kansas Anymore

The latest episode of Castle Rock, “Henry Deaver”, dives further into the mystery behind the character, providing us with an alternative, intriguing world.

Staff Inquiry: Favorite 2018 Emmy Acting Nominees (Comedy and Limited Series)
Staff Inquiry: Favorite 2018 Emmy Acting Nominees (Comedy & Limited Series)

With the Emmys just a short week away, the Film Inquiry team argues why each of the Emmy Acting Nominees should win the coveted award.

THE NUN: Silly Jump-Scare "Nun-sense"
THE NUN: Silly Jump-Scare “Nun-sense”

With adequate locations and a potentially interesting atmosphere, The Nun creates a darkly lit ordeal that is one silly “nun-sensical” roller coaster ride of jump scares.

Toronto International Film Festival 2018 Report Part 1: Wildfires & Those Burning Desires

In our first full report from Toronto International Film Festival 2018, we are serving reviews of WILDLIFE, BURNING, and more!

Toronto International Film Festival 2018: CONSEQUENCES: One More Unhappy Entry In The LGBTQ Canon
Toronto International Film Festival 2018: CONSEQUENCES: One More Unhappy Entry In The LGBTQ Canon

Consequences coats us in a layer of melancholy through its showcase of intolerance rather than using the art of filmmaking to empower the LGBTQ community.

ALL ABOUT NINA Trailer
ALL ABOUT NINA Trailer

All About Nina: Nina is a bracingly funny stand-up comedian whose career is taking off, but whose personal life is a near-complete disaster.

Drunken Film Fest Reviews: HEIMAT, ETHOS & COMPRESSION
Drunken Film Fest Reviews: HEIMAT, ETHOS & COMPRESSION

We review three films from the Drunken Film Fest, a festival organized on two continents by two writers from Film Inquiry, Jax Griffin and Arlin Golden.

ALONE TOGETHER Season 2: A Wonderfully Funny and Realistic Depiction of Friendship
ALONE TOGETHER Season 2: A Wonderfully Funny & Realistic Depiction Of Friendship

Season two of Alone Together captures the realism and humor of its first season, while also developing its characters and their relationship.

YARDIE: A Powerful Coming-of-Age Crime Thriller Possibly Staggered By Passion
YARDIE: A Powerful Coming-Of-Age Crime Thriller Staggered By Passion

Yardie is loaded with Idris Elba’s enthusiasm, but feels decidedly less confident in the wake of other recent directorial debuts.

Toronto International Film Festival 2018: ULYSSES & MONA: The Art Life Made Disappointing
Toronto International Film Festival 2018: ULYSSES & MONA: The Art Life Made Disappointing

As much as Ulysses & Mona can be a pleasant watch, and as much as Issa and Cantona gel with each other, it lacks a solid foundation.

THE CHILDREN ACT: A Beautifully Complex Pair Of Performances Holds Uneven Drama Up

The Children Act is a stirring, well-intentioned piece of classy British cinema that will satisfy but ultimately sadden its intended audience.

OUR NEW PRESIDENT: An Election Seen Through Russian Eyes
OUR NEW PRESIDENT: An Election Seen Through Russian Eyes

Our New President lets the Russian news about Trump tell its own story, but a bit more structure would have made it clearer and stronger.

PAPILLON: Unnecessary Remake Says Nothing New
PAPILLON: Unnecessary Remake Says Nothing New

Papillon could have been an inspirational triumph of the human spirit, but instead it ends up as a slog, with little momentum to keep it going. 

KIN: Promising Sci-Fi Thriller Self-Destructs
KIN: Promising Sci-Fi Thriller Self-Destructs

Kin is a meandering road saga, filled with detours and dull patches and an ending that is both truly bizarre and unintentionally funny.

THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS: A Less Than Joyful Killing Spree
THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS: A Less Than Joyful Killing Spree

With its clichéd and unoriginal plot, The Happytime Murders proves the era of puppets for adult entertainment may not be as effective as it once was.