STUDIO 54: A Fun Watch, But Boy Does it Have Its Problems
STUDIO 54: A Fun Watch, But Boy Does It Have Its Problems

Studio 54 was blessed to be a documentary about something unendingly interesting, unfortunately, by taking on a big topic and failing to ever get specific,it fails to live up to its great potential.

Film Fest 919 Review: ROMA: Cuarón Crafts An Overwhelming Audio-Visual Experience
Film Fest 919 Review: ROMA: Cuarón Crafts An Overwhelming Audio-Visual Experience

Roma is a film that improves with each passing minute; even though occasionally underwhelming, the longer it lingers in your mind, the more of an impact it will have.

Film Fest 919: GREEN BOOK: Friendship & Prejudice On A Journey Through The Deep South
Film Fest 919: GREEN BOOK: Friendship & Prejudice On A Journey Through The Deep South

Green Book is cinematic comfort food, equipped with witty performances and the aura of social importance, yet undistinguishable from the tons of other polite Oscar dramas that came before it.

I STILL SEE YOU: Doesn't Have 20-20 Vision
I STILL SEE YOU: Doesn’t Have 20-20 Vision

I Still See You is another entry to the endless array of young adult fare, and it’s a near flop that doesn’t look to be boundary-defying, instead playing it safe.

HAPPY AS LAZZARO: A Thought-Provoking, If Elusive Elegy For Agricultural Life

Though easily levelling with The Wonders in terms of visual quality, the lack of investment leaves Happy as Lazzaro a rather transitory collection of charming anecdotes.

SADIE: A Coming-of-Age Drama Both Disturbing & Deeply Moving
SADIE: A Coming-of-Age Drama Both Disturbing & Deeply Moving

Disquieting and deeply moving, Sadie takes its story to extreme lengths while still feeling utterly grounded in the emotional reality of its characters.

SAY YOU WILL: A New Approach to Grief and Romance
SAY YOU WILL: A New Approach To Grief & Romance

Avoiding the classic cliches of a grieving teenager, Nick Naveda’s debut Say You Will will pleasantly surprise any movie lover, perfectly capturing the feeling of loss and romantic confusion.

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: APOCALYPSE (S8E5) “Boy Wonder”: The Apocalypse Is Taking Shape

Carefully crafting within the episode through deconstructed time, “Boy Wonder” is the episode American Horror Story: Coven fans have been waiting for, setting up the perfect return for Murder House.

RIVERDALE “Chapter Thirty-Six: Labor Day” (S3E1): The Verdict Is In

Riverdale’s season 3 premiere episode, while a slow burning start, ended with a bang, announcing to fans that season three may be their most devilish yet.

London Film Festival 2018: Report 3 - Awards Contenders and Festival Surprises
London Film Festival 2018 Report 3: Awards Contenders & Festival Surprises

London Film Festival has finally kicked off, and the Film Inquiry team are getting to…

BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE: Deconstruction that’s Stylish to a Fault
BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE: Deconstruction That’s Stylish To A Fault

On the performances alone, Bad Times at the El Royale is worth your time and money, lending itself to justifiable reasons to revisit for multiple viewings.

BLACK ’47: Surprisingly Enjoyable Historical Epic
BLACK ’47: Surprisingly Enjoyable Historical Epic

Black ’47 isn’t a perfect film – the shaky characterisation prevents the emotional undercurrents from truly picking up speed. Regardless, it’s a fantastically captivating historical epic.

HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER “Whose Blood Is That?” (S5E2): Shines Brightest With Davis
HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER “Whose Blood Is That?” (S5E2): Shines Brightest With Davis

Another decent episode of How To Get Away With Murder, “Whose Blood Is That?” continues to build a solid fifth season but it’s yet to match the series’ highs we’ve seen before.

MONROVIA, INDIANA: Humor And Absurdity From The Fly On The Wall
MONROVIA, INDIANA: Humor & Absurdity From The Fly On The Wall

The mild and moderately amusing take precedence over any grander scheme in Monrovia, Indiana, lacking a moment of discovery in the mundanity and never evoking superiority.

FOLLOWED: A Lot of What We've Seen Before, With Some Decent Scares
FOLLOWED: A Lot Of What We’ve Seen Before, With Some Decent Scares

Followed, with its contrived shaky ghosts and shoddy script, is the millennial’s answer to The Shining and 1408, without the compelling stories.