drama

NIGHT OF THE HARVEST: It Gave It A Shot
NIGHT OF THE HARVEST: It Gave It A Shot

Despite its inconsistent storytelling and wooden performances, Night of the Harvest offers a certain charm that inspires appreciation for filmmaking.

Interview With Writer/Director Zoe Eisenberg for CHAPERONE

Film Inquiry spoke with writer/director Zoe Eisenberg for her film Chaperone!

A DIFFERENT MAN: Dismantling The Disorder Drama
A DIFFERENT MAN: Dismantling The Disorder Drama

Through its rich mix of dark comedic elements and deeper psychological questioning, something fascinating is evoked in A Different Man.

New York Film Festival 2024: ANORA
New York Film Festival 2024: ANORA

If you somehow need more proof that artificial intelligence cannot rival the humanity needed to create great art, all you need to do is watch Anora.

Toronto International Film Festival 2024: Writer Blessing Uzzi And Director Afolabi Olalekan Of FREEDOM WAY
Toronto International Film Festival 2024: Writer Blessing Uzzi And Director Afolabi Olalekan Of FREEDOM WAY

Wilson Kwong spoke with writer Blessing Uzzi and director Afolabi Olalekan about their film Freedom Way and its powerful story on police brutality.

KINDS OF KINDNESS: Three Short Films In A Trench Coat
KINDS OF KINDNESS: Three Short Films In A Trench Coat

Yorgos Lanthimos’ Kinds of Kindness is smart and funny, uncomfortable, moving, and confusing. It is also beautiful.

Toronto International Film Festival 2024: HERETIC, PRESENCE & HOLD YOUR BREATH
Toronto International Film Festival 2024: HERETIC, PRESENCE & HOLD YOUR BREATH

The Toronto International Film Festival brought quite the number of horror films this year. Kevin L. Lee reviews Heretic, Presence and Hold Your Breath.

Toronto International Film Festival 2024: SHEPHERDS (BERGERS) & THE MOTHER AND THE BEAR
Toronto International Film Festival 2024: THE MOTHER AND THE BEAR & SHEPHERDS (BERGERS)

On this TIFF report, Kristy Strouse reviews The Mother and the Bear and Shepherds – two unforgettable films on a path to self discovery.

WE’RE NOT MARRIED? Interview With Star Danielle Larracuente and Writer/Executive Producer Rae Lashea
WE’RE NOT MARRIED? Interview With Star Danielle Larracuente and Writer/Executive Producer Rae Lashea

Film Inquiry spoke with Danielle Larracuente and Rae Lashea for the film We’re Not Married!

Toronto International Film Festival 2024: THE SUBSTANCE & THE LAST SHOWGIRL
Toronto International Film Festival 2024: THE SUBSTANCE & THE LAST SHOWGIRL

Both The Substance and The Last Showgirl evaluate mortality by leaning on their respective stars’ relationship with celebrity in real life.

GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS: Multi-Generational Growing Pains

Girls Will Be Girls is a powerful examination of how the patriarchy continues to punish girls/women for pushing back against the narrow roles prescribed.

Toronto International Film Festival 2024: ON SWIFT HORSES & WITHOUT BLOOD
Toronto International Film Festival 2024: ON SWIFT HORSES & WITHOUT BLOOD

Both TIFF films yearn to be more than what they actually are, but alas, gets stranded in a middle ground of mediocrity.

TIFF 2024: Conclave and We Live in Time
TIFF 2024: Conclave and We Live in Time

Conclave and We Live in Time are prime examples of solid filmmaking, that will likely be successful regardless of what accolades they end up garnering.

THE WAY WE SPEAK: The Art of Argument
THE WAY WE SPEAK: The Art Of Argument

The Way We Speak is a formidable and ambitious drama that shows the power of words.

Toronto International Film Festival 2024: SHOOK
Toronto International Film Festival 2024: SHOOK

Wala has crafted a fine story, and impresses in his feature film debut with the TIFF film: Shook.