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RETROSPECTIVE: KOREAN CINEMA’S GOLDEN DECADE: THE 1960s
RETROSPECTIVE: KOREAN CINEMA’S GOLDEN DECADE: THE 1960s

Korean Cinema’s Golden Decade: The 1960s brings together an eclectic assortment of films covering many genres, directors, and performers.

The 10 Best Film Scores Of 2022
The 10 Best Film Scores Of 2022

In a packed year for the movies, the film scores of 2022 are equally plentiful. Here are the best film scores of the year, ranked.

SURFER: TEEN CONFRONTS FEAR: In Search of a Modern Cult Classic
SURFER: TEEN CONFRONTS FEAR: In Search of a Modern Cult Classic

Surfer: Teen Confronts Fear is both unique in the canon of midnight movies and reaffirms what makes each of them wonderful.

Butchering the God Butcher: Why Marvel Should Fire Taika Waititi
Butchering the God Butcher: Why Marvel Should Fire Taika Waititi

Taika Waititi is a sly, funny, gifted filmmaker. But, is he right for Marvel?

Everything We Know About Pedro Almodóvar’s STRANGE WAY OF LIFE
Everything We Know About Pedro Almodóvar’s STRANGE WAY OF LIFE

Strange Way of Life could fulfill all the clichés of the genre, with gunslingers, ranches, and a sheriff, but with a completely different angle.

Why Melodramas Are Scarier Than Horror Movies
Why Melodramas Are Scarier Than Horror Movies

Melodramas may look and sound different than their gory counterparts but are often more frightening.

HALLOWEEN ENDS & HALLOWEEN: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS Without Supernatural Elements
HALLOWEEN ENDS & HALLOWEEN: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS Without Supernatural Elements

Halloween Ends and the druid-focused Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers bear more similarities than immediately expected.

25 Underrated Use of Songs In Movies
25 Underrated Use of Songs In Movies

Compiling a list of the “greatest” use of songs in film history feels like an impossible task, but Film Inquiry does it!

The Everlasting Beauty Of CHUNGKING EXPRESS
The Everlasting Beauty Of CHUNGKING EXPRESS

Chungking Express: the film that will remain young and beautiful until the end of time.

While Everyone's Still Talking About M3GAN, Let's Talk About MALIGNANT
While Everyone’s Still Talking About M3GAN, Let’s Talk About MALIGNANT

Malignant embraces the true cult sensibility that M3gan only gestures to, serving up a wildly entertaining and singular cinematic experience.

Netflix's Love Affair with Arab Women: A Double-Edged Sword
Netflix’s Love Affair With Arab Women: A Double-Edged Sword

Small as it may be, Arab viewers do play a part in Netflix’s algorithms and in generating insights for content. But who exactly are these Arab viewers?

Andrzej Żuławski: Acting Out Madness
Andrzej Żuławski: Acting Out Madness

Andrzej Żuławski’s Possession is finally getting the attention and accessibility it has long deserved.

THE SIXTH SENSE: M. Knight Shyamalan's Breakout Hit Still Holds Up All These Years Later
THE SIXTH SENSE: M. Knight Shyamalan’s Breakout Hit Still Holds Up All These Years Later

The Sixth Sense is a masterclass in storytelling and suspense; it’s an exemplary work from M. Knight Shyamalan and the best film of his career.

In the Realm of the Senses: Pretentious Pornography? Or Something More
In the Realm of the Senses: Pretentious Pornography? Or Something More

Overall it may fall short, but In the Realm of the Senses is a beautiful-looking film with a calming yet haunting score that touches on some urgent themes.

Staff Inquiry: Top Tens of 2022
Staff Inquiry: Top Ten Best Films Of 2022

The Film Inquiry team list their top ten films of 2022!