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Interview with KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS Rotoscope & Digital Paint Artist Kaci Smith

We sat down with Kaci Smith to talk about her animation work on Kubo and the Two Strings, working as a rotoscope and digital paint artist.

Nora Ephron’s Warped Vision of Feminism In YOU'VE GOT MAIL
Nora Ephron’s Warped Vision of Feminism In YOU’VE GOT MAIL

Nora Ephron had some very strange ideas about feminism and femininity, and today we pick apart You’ve Got Mail to prove it.

Broadcast Signal Intrusion
Piercing The Android (Or, How We Came To Make A Film About Uncanny Creatures Of The Dark Web)

Phil Drinkwater & Tim Woodall tell about how what went into making their BFI-backed psychological horror film Broadcast Signal Intrusion.

GET THE GIRL: Romantic Digressions Amid Gunfire
GET THE GIRL: Romantic Digressions Amid Gunfire

Get the Girl is an action movie that is obsessed with the idea of an action movie, but not with actually being one.

Film Inquiry's Best Articles Of December 2016
Film Inquiry’s Best Articles Of December 2016

We published some terrific articles in December 2016 that you should check out in case you missed them! Here’s 10 of our favourites.

MONSTER TRUCKS: A Hybrid Vehicle That Relies Heavily On Suspension Of Disbelief
MONSTER TRUCKS: A Hybrid Vehicle That Relies Heavily On Suspension Of Disbelief

Monster Trucks is a live action/computer animated film that is made by a regular animation director; unfortunately, it does not go over well.

The Collateral Damage Of COLLATERAL BEAUTY
The Collateral Damage Of COLLATERAL BEAUTY

Collateral Beauty is a messy film that is almost saved by its heartwarming theme and performance by Will Smith – though still not quite.

Movies Opening In Cinemas During The Last Week Of 2016 - Hidden Figures
Movies Opening In Cinemas During The Last Week Of 2016

During Christmas, Hidden Figures, Fences, Toni Erdmann, 20th Century Women and Live By Night opened, and opening on the 28th is Paterson. As always, we’ve compiled the info & trailers!

The Nominated Film You May Have Missed: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

Miracle on 34th Street is a magical film about believing in Christmas spirit; premiering in 1947, it is still wonderfully enjoyable today.

Happy Holidays From The Film Inquiry Team!
Happy Holidays From The Film Inquiry Team!

We wish everyone very happy holidays and a happy new year – and have some announcements regarding our holiday publishing schedule!

A Teacher's Saviour: Using Movies To Teach Literature
A Teacher’s Saviour: Using Movies To Teach Literature

Teaching English is a physical job and sometimes it is necessary to call on the help of Hollywood to get you through it.

2016's Family Films Phenomenon
2016’s Family Films Phenomenon

With 2016 ending in cinematic glory, we look back at the widespread success of family films and how they are vital to the cinematic landscape

Movies Opening In Cinemas On December 9 - All We Had
Movies Opening In Cinemas On December 9

Opening in theaters this week are All We Had, Frank & Lola, Harry Benson: Shoot First, Contract To Kill and more. We compiled the info & trailers.

MOANA: Animated By The Numbers
MOANA: Animated By The Numbers

Disney’s latest film, Moana is sure to please crowds, but it plays it safe by recycling a story that has been told to exhaustion.

Movies Opening In Cinemas On November 25 - Miss Sloane
Movies Opening In Cinemas On November 25

Opening in cinemas this week are Allied, Miss Sloane, Moana, Lion and more. We’ve compiled the info & trailers!