A GENTLE CREATURE: A Mean-Spirited Look At Corruption In Russian Society

A Gentle Creature is a divisive film, too exaggerated to be a realistic condemnation of the corrupt bureaucracy it seeks to lampoon.

THE RIDER: Chloé Zhao's Haunting Masterpiece (SFIFF Review)
SFIFF Review – THE RIDER: Chloé Zhao’s Haunting Masterpiece

Director Chloe Zhao follows up her debut film with an outstanding sophomore feature, The Rider, that in a just world would see her get an Oscar nomination for her impactful direction.

Away From The Hype: FANTASTIC FOUR
Away From The Hype: FANTASTIC FOUR

Away from the hype and the Twitter hubbub and the behind the scenes stories, Fantastic Four is still a very bad movie. Hopefully, it hasn’t put the final nail in the coffin of perspective Fantastic Four adaptations.

DAUGHTER OF THE NILE: An Underseen Drama Is Winningly Restored
DAUGHTER OF THE NILE: An Underseen Drama Is Winningly Restored

Daughter of the Nile is a prime example of the underseen gems that we are privileged to finally have access to thanks to distributors like the Cohen Film Collection. You might have to dig a little deeper to find them, but when you do, you are rewarded with something special.

BEAUTY AND THE DOGS: Brave Performances And Bravura Storytelling
BEAUTY AND THE DOGS: Brave Performances & Bravura Storytelling

Told in just nine powerful takes, this harrowing legal drama from director Kaouther Ben Hania uncompromisingly depicts one woman’s search for justice following a sexual assault in a corrupt, patriarchal society.

On The Red Carpet With Jason Sudeikis, Star Of KODACHROME
On The Red Carpet With Jason Sudeikis, Star Of KODACHROME

Alex Arabian spoke with Jason Sudeikis on the red carpet of upcoming Netflix film Kodachrome at San Francisco International Film Festival, about working with Ed Harris, Elizabeth Olson and director Mark Raso.

BEAST Trailer
BEAST Trailer

Beast seduced many during its festival run, drawing praise for its unfolding mystery and strange tonal quality. It’s the feature debut of writer/director Michael Pearce, and people took note of such a striking first film.

The Beginner's Guide: Richard Linklater, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: Richard Linklater, Writer/Director

One of America’s most revered American filmmakers, Richard Linklater returns with “Where’d You Go, Bernadette?”. Before then, here’s our guide to his filmography, from his experimental efforts like Slacker, to mainstream crowdpleasers like School of Rock.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: An Honest & Engaging Look At Relationships
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: An Honest & Engaging Look At Relationships

Happy Anniversary blends comedy and drama well, creating a film which never feels like one genre is more prominent than the other.

BLOCKERS: Laughter Breaks Through
BLOCKERS: Laughter Breaks Through

Kay Cannon’s directorial debut Blockers is an unabashedly raunchy comedy with its heart in all the right places, giving the teen sex comedy a nice sprucing up through big laughs, a game cast and a lean script.

WILDLING: Move Over, Vampires

“Do you want to hear a story? Do you want me to tell you about…

Queer Cinema, LOVE, SIMON & The Problem Of Heterosexual Spectatorship
Queer Cinema, LOVE, SIMON & The Problem Of Heterosexual Spectatorship

Love, Simon may be a cute addition to the romantic comedy genre, but Film Inquiry writer Tessa Bahoosh argues that despite its abundance of charm, the film is more concerned with appealing to straight audiences, rather than the closeted kids who need it.

MIDNIGHT SUN: For Those Intent On A Sob

Based on a real-life and serious disease, Midnight Sun, though with initial potential, is ultimately too heavy-handed and clichéd to be an effective romantic drama.

Film Inquiry Podcast Episode 20: The Kubrick Cast
Film Inquiry Podcast Episode 19: Top 5 Steven Spielberg Films

Mike and Jay are back to talk about the most popular filmmaker of all-time: Steven Spielberg!

PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING: Falls Short Of Rising Up To The Original

Failing to bring anything new the second time around, Pacific Rim: Uprising suffers from an identity crisis with little chance to rise up from its cinematic shortfalls to save itself.