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THE POWER OF KANGWON PROVINCE A Sophmore Effort that Solidifies Hong Sang-soo's Signature Style
THE POWER OF KANGWON PROVINCE: A Sophomore Effort that Solidifies Hong Sang-soo’s Signature Style

In rapid succession over the past couple of years, the cinema of Hong Sang-soo has…

FEAR STREET: PART TWO - 1978: Camp Slasher With Strong Characters And Performances, But Not Enough Gore
FEAR STREET: PART TWO – 1978: Camp Slasher With Strong Characters And Performances, But Not Enough Gore

Fear Street: Part Two – 1978 is a charming and at times, heartfelt horror film, but its moments of horror are often hidden from the viewer, creating a film that does not fully embrace its potential.

PIG: A Profound, Pleasant Surprise
PIG: A Profound, Pleasant Surprise

With excellent performances, gentle direction, and an incredibly moving musical score by Alexis Grapsas and Philip Klein, Pig was a big surprise.

Queens World Film Festival: EXTERNO
Queens World Film Festival: EXTERNO

Externo is a definite recommendation for those searching for something out of the ordinary in terms of storytelling and high concept.

SCALES: Emancipating the Monstrous Feminine
SCALES: Emancipating the Monstrous Feminine

The debut feature from Saudi Arabian filmmaker Shahad Ameen, Scales weaponizes repressed femininity in the…

A Conversation With Nicole Riegel, Writer and Director Of Holler
A Conversation With Nicole Riegel, Writer and Director Of Holler

For the release of her new film, Holler, Film Inquiry sat down to speak with writer and director Nicole Riegel.

Tribeca 2021, Report 2: Werewolves Within, The Kids, No Future & Ultrasound
Tribeca 2021, Report 2: Werewolves Within, The Kids, No Future & Ultrasound

In her final report, Kristy Strouse reviews Werewolves Within, The Kids, No Future & Ultrasound.

ZOLA: A Chaotic Road-Trip Comedy For The Digital Age
ZOLA: A Chaotic Road-Trip Comedy For The Digital Age

It’s far from perfect but Zola delivers strong performances, visual language and sound design to make something unique and alluring.

IDENTIFYING FEATURES: Lost In Focus
IDENTIFYING FEATURES: Lost In Focus

Identifying Features takes time to get going but successfully wagers the audience’s patience with a terrifying finale that lingers long after the credits.

Queerly Ever After #55: MORGAN (2012)
Queerly Ever After #55: MORGAN (2012)

For this Queerly Ever After, we take a look at the 2012 film Morgan.

GOD EXISTS, HER NAME IS PETRUNYA: Drown the Patriarchy
GOD EXISTS, HER NAME IS PETRUNYA: Drown the Patriarchy

While Petrunya herself is certainly a figure worthy of veneration, the film doesn’t quite live up to her character.

THE HUMAN CONDITION Criterion Review: Masaki Kobayashi's Epic, Remastered
THE HUMAN CONDITION Criterion Review: Masaki Kobayashi’s Epic, Remastered

The new Criterion release allows the viewer to appreciate everything Kobayashi’s towering masterwork has to offer at an even greater level.

PHYSICAL Season 1: Rose Byrne Is Feisty In Apple TV Plus' Juicy Black Comedy
PHYSICAL Season 1: Rose Byrne Is Feisty In Apple TV Plus’ Juicy Black Comedy

Physical never loses sight of what it does best: exploring Sheila’s inner journey in a way that is both entertaining and compelling.

Tribeca Film Festival 2021: IN THE HEIGHTS
Tribeca Film Festival 2021: IN THE HEIGHTS

In the Heights follows a small corner of individuals as they face gentrification, immigration, and acceptance of self during the summer’s hottest days.

"If I'm going to do this I'm going to do my own take on it" Interview With Amber Sealey, Director of NO MAN OF GOD
Tribeca 2021, Report 1: No Man of God, Shapeless & Mark, Mary & Some Other People

Kristy Strouse gives us her first Tribeca Film Festival report with three films: No Man of God, Shapeless and Mark, Mary & Some Other People.