Real New Yorkers, Real Artists: Interview With Filmmakers Alessia Gatti & Martha Frances Williams
Real New Yorkers, Real Artists: Interview With Filmmakers Alessia Gatti & Martha Frances Williams

After its premiere at the Queens Short Film Festival, Film Inquiry’s Samantha Celentano got to speak to the writer and lead actor of Oatmeal, Martha Frances Williams, as well as the director Alessia Gatti.

TREASURES FROM THE WRECK OF THE UNBELIEVABLE: A Beautiful Deception
TREASURES FROM THE WRECK OF THE UNBELIEVABLE: A Beautiful Deception

While Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable may be a wreck of its own, there are hidden treasures within that do deserve discovery.

SGT. STUBBY: Dog Of War’s Sweet Animated Tail
SGT. STUBBY: Dog Of War’s Sweet Animated Tail

There are those that may find Sgt. Stubby a little too twee for their tastes and it may not appeal to those who are not won over by doggy antics, but for those that are susceptible to a four legged friend, you will find Stubby a real heart-warmer.

Tribeca Review: THE PARTY'S JUST BEGINNING: Gillan Shines In Directorial Debut
Tribeca Review: THE PARTY’S JUST BEGINNING: Gillan Shines In Directorial Debut

The Party’s Just Beginning isn’t always fun, but it’s definitely a powerful vehicle for the very talented Karen Gillan.

HOTEL ARTEMIS Trailer
HOTEL ARTEMIS Trailer

Set in riot-torn, near-future Los Angeles, Hotel Artemis follows the Nurse (Jodie Foster), who runs a secret, members-only emergency room for criminals.

Mental Health And The Movies: An Examination
Mental Health And The Movies: An Examination

Film Inquiry’s Michelle Sabato opens up about the films that have spoken to her on her mental health journey, and hopes that filmmakers will allow for more “feel good” films starring characters with mental health issues to help fight back against the stigma.

120 BPM: Activists Come Alive
BPM (BEATS PER MINUTE): Activists Come Alive

It takes a lot to stand out among the numerous films about the AIDS crisis, but Campillo has managed to craft one that’s certain to stand the test of time. Distinctive characters and an astute understanding of what made ACT UP so memorable shines through in 120 BPM.

Fantasy Science Pt. 4: The Grandfather Paradox - Back To The Future & DOCTOR WHO Style
Fantasy Science Pt. 4: Time Travel & The Grandfather Paradox

In this all new column in our Fantasy Science series, resident physicist Radha Pyari explains what scientific writing devices can be used to prevent Grandfather Paradoxes in time travel stories.

FUNNY COW: The most unpleasant British film in recent memory
FUNNY COW: The Most Unpleasant British Film in Recent Memory

Funny Cow is one of the most harmful depictions of the British working class in popular culture since Sacha Baron Cohen’s Grimsby, in addition to being one of the most mindbogglingly racist and homophobic films in recent memory.

PYEWACKET: Low-Key Folk Horror Serves Up Tension, Atmosphere & Chills
PYEWACKET: Low-Key Folk Horror Serves Up Tension, Atmosphere & Chills

Director Adam MacDonald mostly succeeds with Pyewacket being a simple, heartfelt tale focusing on the disintegration of a mother/daughter bond, without too much background noise as a distraction.

The Stature and Vision of Isao Takahata, 1935-2018
The Stature and Vision of Isao Takahata, 1935-2018

In this retrospective guide, we examine the work of recently deceased filmmaker Isao Takahata, one of the pioneers of Studio Ghibli.

IMITATION GIRL: A Sci-Fi Take On A Performance-Driven Character Study

Imitation Girl is an interesting character study focusing on women asking the questions: Who am I? and What do I have to show for my life? Lauren Ashley Carter gives strong performances as both Julianna and her imitation in this unique and captivating film about identity.

SFIFF Review: DON'T WORRY, HE WON'T GET FAR ON FOOT
SFIFF Review: DON’T WORRY, HE WON’T GET FAR ON FOOT: Van Sant Returns To Portland With Style And Heart

With exceptional performances from Hill, Phoenix, Mara, and Black, an inventive score from Elfman, spasmodically calculated direction by Van Sant, and an incredible true story, Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot succeeds as a biopic.

MARY SHELLEY Trailer
MARY SHELLEY Trailer

The love affair between poet Percy Shelley and 18 year old Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, which resulted in Mary Shelley writing Frankenstein.

Dinner with Dames San Francisco #1, With Blye Faust (Recap)
Dinner with Dames San Francisco #1, With Blye Faust (Recap)

At the inaugural San Francisco Dinner with Dames, Cinefemme gathered a group of women filmmakers to dine with Oscar-winning producer, lawyer, and entrepreneur Blye Faust.