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SIDEKICKS: Chuck Norris’ Exercise In Vanity

Unfortunately, 1992’s Sidekicks, which is a vehicle to show Chuck Norris as the greatest action star, is a sloppy project for his talents.

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Staff Inquiry: Films That Took A Second Viewing To Appreciate

The brilliance of some movies just isn’t evident on a first viewing, whether it be due to our age or the film’s density; here are some that needed a second watch to fully appreciate.

The "Tiny Guy, Huge Girl" Trope Over the Years
The “Tiny Guy, Huge Girl” Trope Over the Years

Sometimes used to satirize social deviance or anxiety over women’s emergent political power, the Tiny Guy, Huge Girl trope can tell us a lot about the sexual politics of the era.

Randall White Talks About Making A Documentary About Mental Illness
Randall White Talks About Making A Documentary About Mental Illness

Randall White spent 13 years capturing his relationship with his wife before her suicide. He spoke to Film Inquiry about the process of making A Fine Wife.

Mental Illness In The Movies: How HEREDITARY Invokes The Fears Of Neurodivergent Families
Mental Illness In The Movies: How HEREDITARY Invokes The Fears Of Neurodivergent Families

In this entry of Mental Illness In The Movies, we discuss Hereditary, delving into how the film could be interpreted as an allegory for the fears of neurodivergent families.

Interview With Jordan Hinson, Star Of BEYOND THE SKY
Interview With Jordan Hinson, Star Of BEYOND THE SKY

We spoke with Jordan Hinson, best known for her portrayal of Zoe Carter on the…

"It Was A Very Personal Experience." Ramaa Mosley Talks About the Intimate Process of Making LOST CHILD
“It Was A Very Personal Experience,” Ramaa Mosley Talks About The Intimate Process Of Making LOST CHILD

We spoke with director Ramaa Mosley about her new film Lost Child, and about just going out there and making the movie you want.

Fantasy Science Pt. 14: Aeroponics & STAR TREK VOYAGER
Fantasy Science Pt. 14: Aeroponics & STAR TREK VOYAGER

So, NASA wants to take us to Mars soon, but what are we going to eat? We can now grow food in space, and engineers were inspired by Star Trek’s aeroponics!

Interview with Dominic West, Star of COLETTE
“We are still having these arguments we had hundreds of years ago,” Interview With Dominic West, Star Of COLETTE

We spoke with Dominic West who is currently starring in Colette (and known for The Wire and The Affair), about fame, women’s voices in film and more.

Dinner With Dames #17, With Tammy Wood (Recap)
Dinner With Dames #17, With Tammy Wood (Recap)

For Dinner With Dames #17, Cinefemme gathered a group of women filmmakers to dine with the night’s mentor, Tammy Wood, Executive Producer of Twisted Sisters, Betrayed, and more.

Interview With Co-Writer & Director Of COLETTE, Wash Westmoreland
Interview With Co-Writer & Director Of COLETTE, Wash Westmoreland

Wash Westmoreland speaks about his upcoming film Colette, its journey from script to screen, the casting process, and much more!

In Defense of SUMMER OF '84, A Bold Punctuation To The Triteness Of 80’s Nostalgia
In Defense of SUMMER OF ’84, A Bold Punctuation To The Triteness Of 80’s Nostalgia

Summer of ’84 may have been passed over as a cheap Stranger Things knockoff, but there is surprising depth to it if you look beneath the surface.

ISA Table Read My Screenplay, Interviews With Winners Elaine Loh, Annika Pampel & Greg Fortier
ISA Table Read My Screenplay, Interviews With Winners Elaine Loh, Annika Pampel & Greg Fortier

We spoke with Greg Fortier, Annika Pampel and Elaine Loh, this year’s winners of the ISA Table Read My Screenplay competition.

Staff Inquiry: Favorite 2018 Emmy Series Nominees (Drama, Comedy & Limited)
Staff Inquiry: Favorite 2018 Emmy Series Nominees (Drama, Comedy & Limited)

The Film Inquiry team presents its favorite 2018 Emmy series nominees – drama, comedy and limited series. Which are you hoping will win?

Brittany Allen & Colin Minihan Discuss Their Awesome Thriller WHAT KEEPS YOU ALIVE
Brittany Allen & Colin Minihan Discuss Their Awesome Thriller WHAT KEEPS YOU ALIVE

We were able to talk with Colin Minihan and Brittany Allen, the director and star of the thriller What Keeps You Alive.