Crime + Punishment: Urgent Empathy and Action through Narrative
CRIME + PUNISHMENT: Urgent Empathy & Action Through Narrative

Stephen Maing’s documentary deals with corruption and institutional racism in the NYPD – and recognises the police officers who are fighting a court case to help stamp this out once and for all.

Tribeca Film Festival: Love And Family: BACK ROADS (with interviews) and DISOBEDIENCE
Tribeca Film Festival: Love & Family: BACK ROADS (With Interviews) & DISOBEDIENCE

Kristy Strouse spoke with the stars of Back Roads on the red carpet of Tribeca Film Festival, and reviews Sebastián Lelio’s Disobedience.

7 DAYS IN ENTEBBE: Well-Intentioned But Flawed Hijack Thriller
7 DAYS IN ENTEBBE: Well-Intentioned But Flawed Hijack Thriller

A brave and ambitious film unafraid of wrestling with some very difficult questions, 7 Days In Entebbe is let down by an oddly-executed finale and dialogue that is clunky and expository a bit too often for comfort.

THE MAN WHO KILLED DON QUIXOTE Trailer
THE MAN WHO KILLED DON QUIXOTE Trailer

In The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (directed by Terry Gilliam), a disillusioned advertising executive, Toby (Adam Driver), becomes pulled into a world of time jumping fantasy when a Spanish cobbler believes him to be Sancho Panza. He gradually becomes unable to tell dreams from reality.

Fantasy Science Pt. 6: Teleportation In Film & Real Life
Fantasy Science Pt. 6: Teleportation In Film & Real Life

Film Inquiry’s resident physicist takes a look at teleportation in film and TV, explains how teleportation would work, theoretically, and whether one day we might be teleporting from A to B.

Anote's Ark: Fighting, Not Drowning
ANOTE’S ARK: Fighting, Not Drowning

Matthieu Rytz’ documentary Anote’s Ark aims to explore the personal cost of climate change, that remains ignored by politicians internationally.

OBEY: A Compellingly Personal Story of Inequality

Obey is a compelling watch anchored by visceral, emotional performances by Rutherford and Miller, and a well-crafted script by Jones.

BLACKKKLANSMAN Trailer
BLACKKKLANSMAN Trailer

BlacKkKlansman is the first Spike Lee film in a while to get people talking, and…

The Beginner's Guide: Fifth Generation Chinese Cinema
The Beginner’s Guide: Fifth Generation Chinese Cinema

While ‘Fifth Generation Chinese Cinema’ technically refers to the films produced by the fifth generation of graduates from the Beijing Film Academy following Mao Zedong’s ‘Cultural Revolution,’ the connotations of the phrase are far deeper in meaning than simply referring to a group of people.

LU OVER THE WALL: Sugary Sweet, A Little Messy & Oh So Strange
LU OVER THE WALL: Sugary Sweet, A Little Messy & Oh So Strange

Lu Over the Wall combines a basic coming-of-age story with folkloric legend to concoct a tale of self-discovery that is incredibly messy, but also very beautiful.

DEADPOOL 2: More of the Same But Still Great Fun
DEADPOOL 2: More Of The Same But Still Great Fun

Though struggling with its initial attempts to find its footing, Deadpool 2’s overall sense of exuberance and self-aware nonsensicality is still evident throughout, showcasing both David Leitch’s talent to direct action and Reynolds’ commitment to his character.

LEAVE NO TRACE Trailer
LEAVE NO TRACE Trailer

In Leave No Trace, directed by Debra Granik, a father (Ben Foster) and his thirteen year-old daughter (Thomasin McKenzie) are living in an ideal existence in a vast urban park in Portland, Oregon, when a small mistake derails their lives forever.

Cannes 2018 Days 7, 8 & 9: A Fantastic Final Few Days

Gus Edgar reports from Cannes Film Festival, where he saw Solo: A Star Wars Story, Lars Von Trier’s The House That Jack Built, and more, and lists the winners of the festival’s Awards.

DUCK BUTTER: An Intriguing Concept That Doesn’t Quite Work In Execution

Though Duck Butter’s attempts to distinguish itself in an overloaded genre are admirable, it is unfortunately too undercooked to be a fully-fledged success. 

Tribeca Interview: PHENOMS Executive Producers Mario Melchiot & David Worthen Brooks On Revealing The Human Side Of The Beautiful Game
Tribeca Interview: PHENOMS Executive Producers Mario Melchiot & David Worthen Brooks On Revealing The Human Side Of The Beautiful Game

Lee Jutton had the chance to sit down and talk with the executive producers of PHENOMS, a new soccer documentary series, Mario Melchiot and David Worthen Brooks about how they chose their subjects and some of the most powerful moments they captured on the camera.