biography
While it does contain so interesting moments to keep you attention, The King is not worthy starting in the first place.
Harriet is a formulaic biopic that doesn’t take any creatively clever leaps to ensure this biopic deserves to be associated with the historical significance of Harriet Tubman.
The Current War builds upon a solid narrative foundation by richly transporting the viewer to a pivotal and prescient time for humankind.
Dolemite is my Name manages to be a loving ode to Blaxploitation and Black independent filmmaking while still being one of the funniest films of the year so far.
Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese is more so curated than directed by the cinematic icon whose name is in the title.
With Renée Zellweger giving a career best performance, Judy is a simple but moving film, celebrating an icon.
With groundbreaking visual effects, a razor sharp script, three generational talents and the great Martin Scorsese, The Irishman is as exceptional as you’d hope.
Eddie Murphy is at his absolute best in Dolemite Is My Name. The humor and chops for drama that he brings to the role are a perfect c*cktail that you just can’t help but drink up.
Film Inquiry had the pleasure of speaking with Stephen Wilkes, director of Jay Myself, an ode to the life and career of his mentor, photographer and artist Jay Maisel.
The King may not be Michôd’s best by any means, but with strong performances and cinematography, it’s a strong effort nonetheless.
Adults In The Room is a hard sell, failing to deliver an intriguing narrative despite being about the political cunning behind the Greek financial bailout.
Brian Banks tries so hard to be deep and meaningful that it ends up falling flat and feeling corny.
Mr. Jones is a harsh, masterful film about being wary of the lies being fed to you by your media and your government.
Certainly an ode to Jay Maisel’s life and career, Jay Myself is a celebration, remembering the life and work he created in The Bank.