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Werewolves & Lobsters: How I WAS A TEENAGE WEREWOLF Explains Jordan Peterson's Appeal
Werewolves & Lobsters: How I WAS A TEENAGE WEREWOLF Explains Jordan Peterson’s Appeal

Despite the overt silliness of I Was A Teenage Werewolf, it might give us a useful way to think about the cultural impact of one Dr. Jordan Peterson.

On The Endings Of VEEP & GAME OF THRONES: How To End A TV Show In Glory
On The Endings Of VEEP & GAME OF THRONES: How To End A TV Show In Glory

Why Veep’s ending was hailed as a triumph, Game of Thrones’ ending was derided can be attributed to how deserving the characters were of the endings they received.

The Stereotype-Shattering Insights of FOR SAMA
The Stereotype-Shattering Insights Of FOR SAMA

Through a woman’s point of view and an unconventional definition of politics, For Sama proves more powerful and significant than many of its peers.

Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Animated Films
Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Animated Films

The writers of Film Inquiry discuss their favorite animated films, check out their picks and tell us: what’s yours?

How John Brahm's Trilogy Of Psychological Noir Help Us Understand The Nature Of Evil
How John Brahm’s Trilogy Of Psychological Noir Help Us Understand The Nature Of Evil

We take a look at John Brahms’ 1940s trilogy of psychological noir and how they help can help us predict and understand fascist ideology and the alt-right.

Hannah Gadsby's NANETTE Is A Film, Here's Why
Hannah Gadsby’s NANETTE Is A Film, Here’s Why

Gadsby delivers Nanette with not just a message, but a narrative, something more commonly described by another word when such a show is recorded – film.

The Definitive Ranking Of Adam Sandler’s Netflix Originals
The Definitive Ranking Of Adam Sandler’s Netflix Originals

Boredom resulted in Lana Stanczak and a friend watching every Sandler movie released through Netflix. A ranking of these … gems.

Stephen Frears & The Simplicity Of A VERY ENGLISH SCANDAL

Stephen Frears’ LGBT miniseries A Very English Scandal showcases his abilities as a director but also his recurring flaws.

Teddy Is My Friend: A Love Letter to PALO ALTO
Teddy Is My Friend: A Love Letter To PALO ALTO

It was kind of odd coming of age in the early 2010’s and seeing these ultra-fantastic teen stories, yet Palo Alto proved to be in a league all its own.

A Grimm Tale: The Brilliant Over-Stimulation Of Wayne Kramer's RUNNING SCARED
A Grimm Tale: The Brilliant Over-Stimulation Of Wayne Kramer’s RUNNING SCARED

Even if another never gets made, Running Scared deserves to be considered a great one-off in the world of vulgar auteurism.

Time Destroys All Things in ASH IS PUREST WHITE
ASH IS PUREST WHITE: Time Destroys All Things

Ash Is Purest White is a masterpiece of time and alienation. Aaron Berry examines the ways time affects the characters.

The National Cinema Of Experience: How Can Film Capture The Momentary Feeling Of A Nation
The National Cinema Of Experience: How Can Film Capture The Momentary Feeling Of A Nation

Can film capture national events, the feelings of a nation, or national change? Is there space for it in the age of blockbusters?

Hannah Gadsby's DOUGLAS Is A masterpiece, But How Will It Fare On Film?
Hannah Gadsby’s DOUGLAS Is A Masterpiece, But How Will It Fare On Film?

Even if Douglas doesn’t match its predecessor, the material is strong enough that it could still wind up being the second greatest stand-up film of all time.

How GOOD GIRLS REVOLT Establishes Female Empowerment in Journalism
How GOOD GIRLS REVOLT Establishes Female Empowerment In Journalism

Good Girls Revolt is a significant and powerfully expressive series about sexual discrimination and harassment.

Sporting Talk: The Conversations Of MONEYBALL
Sporting Talk: The Conversations Of MONEYBALL

A baseball film almost without baseball, Moneyball is a revolutionary sports film. Lewis Punton takes a closer look at the conversations that fuel the plot.