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The First Annual Film Inquiry Awards: The Winners!

Awards season is all above glitz, glamour and small statues. This year, the folks at…

Interview With Brandon Christensen, Director Of STILL/BORN
Interview With Brandon Christensen, Director Of STILL/BORN

Still/Born is able to successfully convey its material in large part due to the powerful performance of Christie Burke. We were able to speak with Brandon Christensen, director of the horror film Still/Born, which premiered on February 8th!

Interview With James Fanizza, Actor/Director/Producer/ Writer Of SEBASTIAN
Interview With James Fanizza, Actor/Director/Producer/ Writer Of SEBASTIAN

We were able to talk with James Fanizza; writer, director, producer and star of the film Sebastian, now available to rent and buy digitally and on DVD.

There's Something Missing From PHANTOM THREAD
There’s Something Missing From PHANTOM THREAD

Have critics been too easy on Phantom Thread? Emily Wheeler examines how the tenets of auteur theory may be causing some viewers to overlook the film’s underdeveloped women and generic clumsiness.

Interview With Rebecca Hall, Star Of PERMISSION
Interview With Rebecca Hall, Star Of PERMISSION

We were able to talk with the great actress Rebecca Hall, star of the upcoming film Permission, which she also helped produce.

Adaptation: From Novel To Film
Adaptation: From Novel To Film

Guest author Judy Sandra advises on how to turn a book into a screenplay after having gone through the process of creating a screenplay adaptation of her own novel that she will direct herself.

Satire for Jocks: The Anti-Fascism of STARSHIP TROOPERS
Satire For Jocks: The Anti-Fascism Of STARSHIP TROOPERS

While over looked and low-browed by critics when first released, Sean Fallon takes a look at why Starship Troopers is a trenchant, satirical commentary on fascism, the military-industrial complex, and our love of violence, masquerading as a dumb actioner.

Interview: New Film Series Unifies & Broadens Miami’s Queer Landscape
Interview: New Film Series Unifies & Broadens Miami’s Queer Landscape

Juan Barquin and Trae DeLellis, curators of the drag film series FLAMING CLASSICS, reside in Miami, where they’ve witnessed a renaissance in their city’s arts and LGBTQ scene.

Are We Sanitizing Abuse? A Look at Age Disparity in Hollywood Casting
Are We Sanitizing Abuse? A Look At Age Disparity In Hollywood Casting

In this era of allegations of sexual misconduct, many have started to question the status quo. However, as with any problem as complex as this, there are far more symptoms than the obvious that need addressing, such as the age disparity in casting.

Interview With Lauren Wolkstein, Co-Director Of THE STRANGE ONES
Interview With Lauren Wolkstein, Co-Director Of THE STRANGE ONES

We were able to talk with Lauren Wolkstein, co-director of the thriller The Strange Ones, which is now available on VOD. We talked about the movies that inspired her, her experiences in the industry and the making of the film.

The Insistent Heteronormativity Of THE SHAPE OF WATER
The Insistent Heteronormativity Of THE SHAPE OF WATER

The Shape of Water, Guillermo del Toro’s tenth feature-length film is his most lauded since…

We Need Better Trailers
We Need Better Trailers

While a handful of trailers from 2017 did their job, they were the exception, not the rule. If the box office is to improve in 2018, we need better trailers that are more than just boring, random CGI explosions.

Interview With Jason James, Director Of ENTANGLEMENT

We spoke with Jason James, director of the upcoming comedy-drama Entanglement, which will be released on February 9th.

The PADDINGTON Franchise Has A Villain Problem
The PADDINGTON Franchise Has A Villain Problem

While managing to meaningfully touch on universal themes of community, self-identity, believing in others and caring for those in need, the messages of the Paddington franchise would mean so much more if it would just let go of its villains.

The Shape of Solidarity: Guillermo del Toro's Vision for America
The Shape Of Solidarity: Guillermo Del Toro’s Vision For America

We explore how Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar nominated period piece The Shape of Water accurately reflects the prejudices still held in contemporary American society.