fantasy

Horrific Inquiry: THE OMEN (2006)

The Omen may be a film about the Anti-Christ, but it is also a film that looks at the ills of man, and the ability of evil to conquer good.

THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE: It’s-A Meh Movie!
THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE: It’s-A Meh Movie!

The most positive praise that can be bestowed on The Super Mario Bros Movie is that it’s not as bad as 1993’s Super Mario Bros.

Interview With Tomás Gómez Bustillo Writer/Director of CHRONICLES OF A WANDERING SAINT
Interview With Tomás Gómez Bustillo Writer/Director of CHRONICLES OF A WANDERING SAINT

Film Inquiry spoke with writer/director Tomás Gómez Bustillo for Chronicles of a Wandering Saint!

THE MAGICIAN'S ELEPHANT: Hope Is Never Lost
THE MAGICIAN’S ELEPHANT: Hope Is Never Lost

The Magician’s Elephant is heartwarming and pure, and while predictable to a fault, it is a film the whole family will enjoy.

Horrific Inquiry: LEPRECHAUN 3 (1995)
Horrific Inquiry: LEPRECHAUN 3 (1995)

Leprechaun 3 is not a film that will be at the top of your watch list this season, yet it speaks to the continuing campy nature of the Leprechaun franchise.

SHADOW AND BONE SEASON 2: Shaky Start Folds To Solid Finish
SHADOW AND BONE SEASON 2: Shaky Start Folds To Solid Finish

Critiques aside, Shadow and Bone’s second season is not without its successes, and by season’s end, you will find you can’t wait to return.

SXSW Film Festival 2023: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES: Make Fantasy Silly Again
SXSW Film Festival 2023: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES: Make Fantasy Silly Again

With the cast all giving fun performances and the visual effect creativity dialed up to eleven, you can’t help but cheer and clap.

SXSW Film Festival 2023: CHRONICLES OF A WANDERING SAINT, SISTER & SISTER AND RAGING GRACE
SXSW Film Festival 2023, Report 1: CHRONICLES OF A WANDERING SAINT, SISTER & SISTER And RAGING GRACE

My first foray into this year’s SXSW festival is a trio of first-time feature debuts by directors from various parts of the world.

Away From The Hype: AKIRA
Away From The Hype: AKIRA

Away from the hype, Akira fares very, very well, remaining the Rosetta stone for so much sci-fi, body horror, and cyberpunk today.

AVATAR - THE WAY OF WATER: A Demo Reel of Cinema's Possible Future
AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER: A Demo Reel of Cinema’s Possible Future

Avatar 2 puts to rest the ahistorical argument that Avatar had “no lasting cultural impact.”

MY FATHER'S DRAGON: Cartoon Saloon's Kid-Friendly Film Doesn't Fly
MY FATHER’S DRAGON: Cartoon Saloon’s Kid-Friendly Film Doesn’t Fly

My Father’s Dragon, Cartoon Saloon’s direct-to-Netflix kids’ film, is unfortunately too loud and annoying to have an impact.

Horrific Inquiry: JACK FROST (1997)
Horrific Inquiry: JACK FROST (1997)

Its absurdity may run its course, but proves not every aspect of Jack Frost needs to be put on ice. 

AVATAR - THE WAY OF WATER: A Demo Reel of Cinema's Possible Future
AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER: Cameron’s Triumphant Return To Pandora

Avatar: The Way of Water makes a statement as the most spectacular blockbuster of the year, providing a thrilling ride through the mesmerizing world.

PINOCCHIO: Guillermo del Toro Brings an Imaginative Vision to the Classic Story
PINOCCHIO: Guillermo del Toro Brings an Imaginative Vision to the Classic Story

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is amongst his finer recent films as a well as being one of the more standout adaptations of the classic fairy tale. 

STRANGE WORLD: An Adventure About Parenthood
STRANGE WORLD: An Adventure About Parenthood

An impressively designed, luminous jungle and an emotional story about parenting and legacy allow Strange World to blossom as a strong entry for Disney.