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Scuba: A Deep-Dive of Emotion
Scuba: A Deep-Dive of Emotion

Scuba, the feature debut of writer-director Jacob Vaus, tells the story of two outsiders who find each other just when they need to.

Sundance 2025: The Ugly Stepsister and The Dating Game
Sundance 2025: THE UGLY STEPSISTER and THE DATING GAME

At this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Wilson Kwong takes a look at The Ugly Stepsister and The Dating Game!

BYE BYE LOVE: A Lost and Found Landmark of the Japanese New Wave
BYE BYE LOVE: A Lost and Found Landmark of the Japanese New Wave

Bye Bye Love stands on its own as one of the most vibrant and energetic films of the Japanese New Wave.

THE ROOM NEXT DOOR: A Film Snob’s Dream
THE ROOM NEXT DOOR: A Film Snob’s Dream

The Room Next Door, unfortunately for itself, says too much and yet nothing of substance.

Daruma: Riveting Story, Real Representation
Daruma: Riveting Story, Real Representation

Daruma, the newest feature from Alexander Yellen and Kelli McNeil-Yellen, is an inspiring example of why representation is so necessary.

OCEANS ARE THE REAL CONTINENTS: Sing a Song of Exile
OCEANS ARE THE REAL CONTINENTS: Sing a Song of Exile

Oceans Are the Real Continents is a beautiful, bittersweet love letter to a place and a people that remain irrevocably intertwined even in separation.

Sundance 2025: Feature Films and Episodics Announced
Sundance 2025: Feature Films and Episodics Announced

The program for Sundance 2025 includes a whopping 87 feature-length films from filmmakers across 33 countries and territories.

RUNNING ERINS: Balancing Life with Humor and Heart
RUNNING ERINS: Balancing Life with Humor and Heart

Running Erins offers an exploration of modern motherhood, social expectations, and the overwhelming challenges of trying to have it all.

ANOTHER DAY IN AMERICA: Unsettling Truths Behind the Desk

Another Day in America is a sharp social commentary with explosive performances and a searing snapshot of everyday life.

HOLD YOUR BREATH: When The Dust Settles
HOLD YOUR BREATH: When The Dust Settles

Hold Your Breath is a fantastic film and at a short runtime, what do you have to lose to give it a shot?

THE SACRIFICE: Revisiting Andrei Tarkovsky’s Stunning Swan Song
THE SACRIFICE: Revisiting Andrei Tarkovsky’s Stunning Swan Song

Tarkovsky’s work redefined how the language of cinema can be used to tell stories, especially with The Sacrifice.

Blitz (2024) film
LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2024: BLITZ

As in all his work, McQueen coaxes strong performances, with particular props to first-timers (at very different ages) Heffernan and Weller.

Toronto International Film Festival 2024: Interview With Writer/Director Johhny Man Of THE MOTHER AND THE BEAR
Toronto International Film Festival 2024: Interview With Writer/Director Johhny Man Of THE MOTHER AND THE BEAR

We spoke with Johnny Ma whose film The Mother and the Bear is a vibrant and unique film that points toward the evolving versatility of Canadian filmmakers.

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!