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MINDHUNTER S2E1-3: Return To Quantico
MINDHUNTER S2E1-3: Return To Quantico

Season 2 of Mindhunter reminds us why we adore this show: it’s gripping, intoxicating television, as engaging on a scene-to-scene basis as it is on a grand narrative level.

ECCO: A Silly Debut In Love With Its Own Image
ECCO: A Silly Debut In Love With Its Own Image

Sadly, Ecco fails to deliver good writing and a visual instinct to its audience, loosing trust and the ability to keep them interested.

THE BOYS (S1E4) “The Female of the Species”: She Ain’t No Spice Girl

Coming off the heels of an episode that re-shaped The Boys’ narrative for the better, “The Female of the Species” is another strong hour of television.

COLD CASE HAMMARSKJÖLD: Blurring The Line Between Conspiracy & Journalism
COLD CASE HAMMARSKJÖLD: Blurring The Line Between Conspiracy & Journalism

Cold Case Hammarskjöld is entertaining, even if it’s not the bombshell documentary we expected.

THE BOYS (S1E3) "Get Some": Speed Demons
THE BOYS (S1E3) “Get Some”: Speed Demons

After some false starts, The Boys’ “Get Some” solidifies the mission statement of the show, pushes our established characters in new directions and broadens the scope of the world.

THE KITCHEN: Too Many Cooks, Too Few Ingredients

Even with a few decent set-pieces and exceptional acting from the ensemble, The Kitchen is not the adaptation we deserve.

THE BOYS (S1E2) "Cherry": Hughie Breaks Bad
THE BOYS (S1E2) “Cherry”: Hughie Breaks Bad

So while we did get some leads on our ongoing plot threads, The Boys continues to wallow in its worst tendencies.

The Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival 2019 Report: What Makes A Man Cry?
The Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival 2019 Report: What Makes A Man Cry?

In our recap from the The Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival 2019, we cover two high-profile premieres: The Purity of Vengence and A White White Day.

LYING AND STEALING: B-Movie Art Heist Thriller Anchored By Two Magnetic Leads
LYING AND STEALING: B-Movie Art Heist Thriller Anchored By Two Magnetic Leads

Upheld by two zestful leads, and polished production design, Lying and Stealing is almost the real thing, but oversells its value.

Time Destroys All Things in ASH IS PUREST WHITE
ASH IS PUREST WHITE: Time Destroys All Things

Ash Is Purest White is a masterpiece of time and alienation. Aaron Berry examines the ways time affects the characters.

THE BOYS (S1E1) "The Name of the Game": Who Supervises the Supes?
THE BOYS (S1E1) “The Name Of The Game”: Who Supervises The Supes?

The Boys is a bizarre mishmash that leads to some mishandling of sensitive material and a strange tonal dissonance throughout.

ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK SEASON 7: A Satisfying Conclusion To A Beloved Series
ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK SEASON 7: A Satisfying Conclusion To A Beloved Series

Orange Is The New Black was never pitch perfect, but it hit enough high notes to make it count. Farewell, Ladies of Litchfield.

SKIN: Sells Itself Short
SKIN: Sells Itself Short

Skin manages a few gripping moments thanks to its cast but can’t string them together into something meaningful.

INTO THE ASHES Director Aaron Harvey Talks Crime & Revenge

Aaron Harvey spoke exclusively with Film Inquiry about his latest film, revenge thriller Into The Ashes.

STUBER: Worthy Addition To The Buddy-Cop Pantheon
STUBER: Worthy Addition To The Buddy-Cop Pantheon

Stuber isn’t a life changing film, but it’s a worthy addition to the buddy-cop comedy pantheon.