2020s

THE POPE'S EXORCIST: Hip Priest Rides A Vespa
THE POPE’S EXORCIST: Hip Priest Rides A Vespa

While the film may be what you expect, if you’re a fan of horror or Russell Crowe, or better still a fan of both, this movie is a must see.

HUMAN FLOWERS OF FLESH: Let The Current Carry You
HUMAN FLOWERS OF FLESH: Let The Current Carry You

Inventive and enchanting, once Wittman’s Human Flowers of Flesh takes hold it becomes clear what the film is.

RENFIELD: A Vivacious Vampire Divorce
RENFIELD: A Vivacious Vampire Divorce

“Renfield” manages to find fun in its vampire premise and sink its fangs deep enough to appreciate a Nicolas Cage Dracula picture.

SUZUME: Makoto Shinkai's Heartfelt Road Movie Memorial
SUZUME: Makoto Shinkai’s Heartfelt Road Movie

Although it fits squarely into his oeuvre following another plucky heroine coming of age in Japan, it has some very meaningful inspiration.

BLIND WILLOW, SLEEPING WOMAN: The Magical World Of Murakami
BLIND WILLOW, SLEEPING WOMAN: The Magical World Of Murakami

Fans of Murakami’s inimitable style will be pleasantly amazed at how well Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman brings his magical world to life.

JACKY CAILLOU: The Tradition Of French Film Greatness Continues
JACKY CAILLOU: The Tradition Of French Film Greatness Continues

Directed by Lucas Delangle and shot by Mathieu Gaudet, “Jacky Caillou” is a French indie gem that is well worth your time.

LEONOR WILL NEVER DIE: An Affectionate Tribute To Screenwriters And Creatives Of All Kinds
LEONOR WILL NEVER DIE: An Affectionate Tribute To Screenwriters And Creatives Of All Kinds

“Leonor Will Never Die,” from director Martika Ramirez Escobar, is a movie pure in heart even when it falters.

HAIL MARY: Full Of Horror
HAIL MARY: Full Of Horror

Hail Mary is full of twists and turns, and although it doesn’t really keep you guessing, it does make sure you stick around to its end.

Inquiring Minds: CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON (1954)
Inquiring Minds: MONOLITH & THE COW WHO SANG A SONG INTO THE FUTURE

On this Inquiring Minds, we take a look at Monolith & The Cow Who Sang A Song Into The Future!

Writer And Director Daniel Goldhaber Turns A Manifesto Into A Captivating Crime Thriller In HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE
Writer And Director Daniel Goldhaber Turns A Manifesto Into A Captivating Crime Thriller In HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE

Film Inquiry spoke with Daniel Goldhaber, one of the most exciting filmmakers to be working in cinema recently!

THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE: It’s-A Meh Movie!
THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE: It’s-A Meh Movie!

The most positive praise that can be bestowed on The Super Mario Bros Movie is that it’s not as bad as 1993’s Super Mario Bros.

New African Film Festival 2023: XALÉ, BRAVO, BURKINA!, THE BLUE CAFTAN & OUR FATHER, THE DEVIL
New African Film Festival 2023: XALÉ, BRAVO, BURKINA!, THE BLUE CAFTAN & OUR FATHER, THE DEVIL

If there was one theme running through the 2023 New African Film Festival, it was that of an increasingly desolate economic landscape.

HUNT CLUB: When Hunting People Goes Wrong
HUNT CLUB: When Hunting People Goes Wrong

There was a movie here but somewhere along the way it got buried in vitriol and forgot to be entertaining.

SUMMONING SYLVIA: LGBTQ Horror/Comedy At Its Best
SUMMONING SYLVIA: LGBTQ Horror/Comedy At Its Best

While Summoning Sylvia does drag on occasion, it still delivers a very fun and funny ride from beginning to end.

SPINNING GOLD: A Heartfelt And Powerful Biopic
SPINNING GOLD: A Heartfelt And Powerful Biopic

Everyone involved displays an appreciation to be on the screen telling this wacky, poignant, and compelling story, making this a total recommendation.