2020s

Seattle International Film Festival 2022 Report #3: MAMA BEARS & RIOTSVILLE, U.S.A.
Seattle International Film Festival 2022 Report #3: MAMA BEARS & RIOTSVILLE, U.S.A.

In her final report from the 48th Annual Seattle International Film Festival, Bailey Jo Josie shines a lot on documentaries.

THE NORTHMAN: A Tale As Old As Time
THE NORTHMAN: A Tale As Old As Time

Both beautiful and brutal, Robert Eggers’ The Northman is a saga worth seeing.

Seattle International Film Festival 2022 Report #2: SPEAK NO EVIL & STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT
Seattle International Film Festival 2022 Report #2: SPEAK NO EVIL & STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT

The 48th Seattle International Film Festival continues, rain or shine, and for Film Inquiry’s second…

THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE (S1E6) “Talking Is Healing”: Are You Listening Now?
THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE (S1E6) “Talking Is Healing”: Are You Listening Now?

The latest episode of The Girl From Plainville, starring Elle Fanning, finally brings us into the courtroom.

FATHOM: Whale Researcher Documentary Dives Deep
FATHOM: Whale Researcher Documentary Dives Deep

As a portrait of the scientific process, Fathom is a fascinating watch.

SEXUAL DRIVE: Empty Calorie Food Porn
SEXUAL DRIVE: Empty Calorie Food Porn

Sexual Drive has its moments, but you’ll likely find more satisfaction in a bowl of that fatty ramen than you will in this undercooked film.

CHOOSE OR DIE: Watch? Or Not Watch?
CHOOSE OR DIE: Watch? Or Not Watch?

And while not an instant horror classic, giving in to its at times predictable storyline and faults in believability, it definitely proves itself a worthy player.

THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE (S1E5) "Mirrorball": There Is Always More To The Story
THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE (S1E5) “Mirrorball”: There Is Always More To The Story

In The Girl From Plainville, the case against Michelle Carter gains traction, an inquiry turns to an indictment, and her court appearance grows closer.

MARVELOUS AND THE BLACK HOLE: Healing And Hope Know No Bounds
MARVELOUS AND THE BLACK HOLE: Healing And Hope Know No Bounds

As lighthearted as it is deep, Marvelous and the Black Hole is a film I can not recommend enough.

Seattle International Film Festival 2022, Report #1: River & Spin Me Round
Seattle International Film Festival 2022, Report #1: RIVER & SPIN ME ROUND

Join Bailey Jo Josie for her first report straight from the 48th Seattle International Film Festival with River and Spin Me Round.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2: Speeding Into A Standard Sequel
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2: Speeding Into A Standard Sequel

For setting low goals, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 mostly delivers what it promises for the fans and families. 

THE DROPOUT (S1E8) “Lizzy”: Time For A Reckoning
THE DROPOUT (S1E8) “Lizzy”: Time For A Reckoning

With strong performances and memorable chemistry, The Dropout has now concluded. How was the finale? Were things resolved? Read to find out!

DUAL: The Trouble With Gillans
DUAL: The Trouble With Gillans

Writer-director Riley Stearns brings his drier-than-dust sense of humor to the science-fiction genre in Dual.

WE’RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD’S FAIR: Jane Schoenbrun’s Cinematic Dysphoria
WE’RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD’S FAIR: Jane Schoenbrun’s Cinematic Dysphoria

Schoenbrun utilizes the hyper-specific language of the Internet—in particular, the dark world of creepypasta—to weave an engaging and frightening tale.

PHASES OF MATTER: A Haunting Piece Of Operating Theater
PHASES OF MATTER: A Haunting Piece Of Operating Theater

Deniz Tortum’s third feature documentary, Phases of Matter, follows the doctors and nurses of the hospital where the director was born.