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Kickflips And Catharsis: mid90s And Skateboarding On Screen
Kickflips And Catharsis: mid90s & Skateboarding On Screen

Following Skate Kitchen and the Oscar nominated Minding the Gap, mid90’s continues the recent renaissance of skateboarding in the movies.

The Modern Curse Of Truth-Based Horror
The Modern Curse Of Truth-Based Horror

We discuss the trend (and often, shortcomings) of truth-based horror, e.g. taking a folktale like La Llorona and making a horror film based around it.

The Dark Pressure of Perfection in Black Swan
The Dark Pressure Of Perfection In BLACK SWAN

Black Swan analyzes the pressure of perfection that is forced upon women by society, highlighting its long-lasting detrimental effects.

Video Dispatches: THE MULE, DRAGGED ACROSS CONCRETE & BLAZE
Video Dispatches: THE MULE, DRAGGED ACROSS CONCRETE & BLAZE

In the latest of our Video Dispatch series, we discuss the recent home video releases The Mule, Dragged Across Concrete, and Blaze.

"I think Ricky Caldwell might be more popular on Twitter than I would be." An Interview Cult Film Actor Eric Freeman, star of Silent Night Deadly Night
“I think Ricky Caldwell might be more popular on Twitter than I would be.” An Interview with Cult Film Actor Eric Freeman, Star of SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT 2

John Stanford Owen spoke with Eric Freeman, star of Silent Night Deadly Night, about the film’s cult following, a meme sensation and his latest script.

Why Cinema's Response To The Streaming Revolution Is Doomed To Failure
Why Cinema’s Response To The Streaming Revolution Is Doomed To Failure

If cinema is to survive as anything resembling what we recognise it as today, then major theatrical exhibitors need to stop pissing into the howling gale that is the streaming revolution.

When is enough, enough? How to know if your TV show is about to outstay its welcome
When Is Enough, Enough? How To Know If Your TV Show Has Outstayed Its Welcome

So many TV shows run out of steam midway through their run. Luckily, Film Inquiry have put together a guide to help keep your show fresh.

How Captain Marvel Helped Me Realise I'm A Feminist
How CAPTAIN MARVEL Helped Me Realise I’m A Feminist

When the Captain Marvel reviews started appearing online, many of them still by men, I was enraged and I was surprised how angry I was.

Fantasy Science Pt. 25: INTERSTELLAR & The First Real Image Of A Black Hole
Fantasy Science Pt. 25: INTERSTELLAR & The First Real Image Of A Black Hole

We take a look at the recently released first image ever of a black hole and how Christopher Nolan depicted a black hole so accurately in Interstellar.

Staff Inquiry: Favorite A24 Films
Staff Inquiry: Favorite A24 Films

A24’s films have produced countless conversations amongst Film Inquiry writers – here, they pick their favourites from the studio.

Giveaway: Win Tickets To THE CURSE OF THE WEEPING WOMAN (Australia Only)
Giveaway: Win Tickets To THE CURSE OF THE WEEPING WOMAN (Australia Only)

Thanks to our friends at Roadshow Films, Film Inquiry is happy to announce that we’ve…

Screenplays With Unconventional Connections Part 3
The Existentialist Wears Velvet: A Celebration Of PURPLE RAIN

Prince Rogers Nelson never fell prey to the novelty trap. His theatrical mystique—the leather and…

GLORIA BELL And Tinseltown Sadness In Movies
GLORIA BELL & Tinseltown Sadness In Movies

We examine how Gloria Bell is disenchanted with L.A., transforming the unhappiness with the city into a dissatisfaction with the American dream.

Breaking Down JOKER's Influences
Breaking Down JOKER’s Influences

After the recent Joker trailer, we breakdown the many influences of the infamous character’s latest iteration.

Cinematic Sound Design: Where Exactly Does It Sit With Modern Audiences?
Cinematic Sound Design: Where Exactly Does It Sit With Modern Audiences?

There is no question that audiences are frequently deprived of inspired sound design, but cinematic audio is evolving.