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Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: A NORTHERN SOUL: A Working Class Hero Is Something To See (& Interview With Filmmaker Sean McAllister)
Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: A NORTHERN SOUL: A Working Class Hero Is Something To See (& Interview With Filmmaker Sean McAllister)

Musanna Ahmed attended this year’s Sheffield Doc/Fest and shares his review for A Northern Soul and his interview with director Sean McAllister.

TREASURES FROM THE WRECK OF THE UNBELIEVABLE: A Beautiful Deception
TREASURES FROM THE WRECK OF THE UNBELIEVABLE: A Beautiful Deception

While Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable may be a wreck of its own, there are hidden treasures within that do deserve discovery.

Anarchic Cinema: The Anti-Film & Why I Hate Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol is often considered a pioneer of the “anti-film” or cinematic nihilism, though his films themselves leave much to be desired.

Interviewing Loving Vincent's Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman: On Taking Risks and Believing In Yourself and Your Art
Interviewing LOVING VINCENT’s Dorota Kobiela & Hugh Welchman: On Taking Risks And Believing In Yourself & Your Art

Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman, the directors of Academy Award nominated animation Loving Vincent, spoke to Film Inquiry’s Nathan Osborne about the seven year process to bring their unique biopic to the big screen.

REBELS ON POINTE: A Delightful Dance Documentary With A Dark Side
REBELS ON POINTE: A Delightful Dance Documentary With A Dark Side

If viewed out of the context of recent events, Rebels on Pointe is an enjoyable and inspirational look inside the world of a unique group of artists that will make you eager to take in one of their performances in real life as soon as possible.

Anarchic Cinema: An Introduction To Embracing The Inner Chaos Of Movies
Anarchic Cinema: An Introduction To Embracing The Inner Chaos Of Movies

Matthew Roe introduces Anarchic Cinema, the beginning of a new series focusing on the evolution of art from the obvious to the complex.

MANIFESTO: Best Left As An Art Installation
MANIFESTO: Best Left As An Art Installation

Manifesto, based on an art exhibit, contains an incredible multi-role performance by Cate Blanchett, but it doesn’t add up to a coherent film.

Fighting The Good Fight With Catherine Curtin Of STRANGER THINGS & GOLD STAR
Fighting The Good Fight With Catherine Curtin Of STRANGER THINGS & GOLD STAR

Sophia Cowley spoke with Catherine Curtin, the lovely actress we know from Orange Is The New Black, Insecure and her upcoming film, Gold Star.

THE SQUARE: First (Art) World Problems
THE SQUARE: First (Art) World Problems

Though not every element of The Square works, and frequently gets heavy-handed, it’s hard not to appreciate Ruben Östlund’s sense of humor.

LOVING VINCENT: An Artistic & Cinematic Triumph
LOVING VINCENT: An Artistic & Cinematic Triumph

Loving Vincent is a stunning work of art, with every frame a Van Gogh-style painting, and it’s intriguing on a narrative level as well.

10 Years Ago, MY KID COULD PAINT THAT Deconstructed The Auteur
10 Years Ago, MY KID COULD PAINT THAT Deconstructed The Auteur

Amir Bar-Lev’s 2007 documentary My Kid Could Paint That isn’t about the real life art world scandal; it’s an exploration of the author’s irrelevancy.

FINAL PORTRAIT: A Perfect Perspicacity Into The Life Of Alberto Giacometti
FINAL PORTRAIT: A Perfect Perspicacity Into The Life Of Alberto Giacometti

Final Portrait is filled with acute vigor, seamlessly-interwoven humor, impeccable historical accuracy, and superb acting that combine for another Tucci gem.

Restless Creature
RESTLESS CREATURE: “If I Don’t Dance, I’d Rather Die.”

In Restless Creature, we follow nearly three decades of Wendy Whelan’s career as a ballerina with the New York City Ballet.

MAUDIE: A Showcase For The Spectacular Sally Hawkins
MAUDIE: A Showcase For The Spectacular Sally Hawkins

Maudie works due to the central performance by Sally Hawkins, though the troubled relationship portrayed is occasionally too downtrodden.

AFTERIMAGE: The Final Frame For A Legendary Director
AFTERIMAGE: The Final Frame For A Legendary Director

Afterimage is the swan song of legendary director Andrzej Wajda, depicting the artist Władysław Strzemiński during Stalinist-era Poland.