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The Overlooked Similarities Between GREEN BOOK & BLACKKKLANSMAN
The Overlooked Similarities Between GREEN BOOK & BLACKKKLANSMAN

Green Book and BlacKkKlansman both deal with race relations in America. We discuss why they may both be problematic in their discussions of race.

How Motion Capture Technology Is Changing Storytelling Expectations
How Motion Capture Technology Is Changing Storytelling Expectations

We take a look back at motion capture technology, including its beginnings, its present uses, and the recent rises in de-aging technology.

The Essential Structure Of Romantic Comedies
The Essential Structure Of Romantic Comedies

Most romantic comedies follow a definitive structure; here we break down the steps that are usually involved to make the film successful.

Screenplays With Unconventional Connections Part 2
Screenplays With Unconventional Connections Part 2

In the second of this series, we look at the screenplays of Citizen Kane and Velvet Goldmine, examining how the two stories share similar DNA.

Actor Profile: Winona Ryder

We break down the career of Winona Ryder, showcasing her talent for the horror genre and more over her 30+ years in front of the camera.

Actor Profile: Sarah Paulson
Actor Profile: Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson fits the criteria of great actors. She has range and stamina, two incredibly important things to have in Hollywood.

Interview With Bel Powley, Star Of WILDLING
Interview With Bel Powley, Star Of WILDLING

We were able to talk with Bel Powley about her experiences in acting and about her role in the upcoming werewolf horror film Wildling.

Anarchic Cinema: The Anti-Film & Why I Hate Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol is often considered a pioneer of the “anti-film” or cinematic nihilism, though his films themselves leave much to be desired.

Interview With Jason James, Director Of ENTANGLEMENT

We spoke with Jason James, director of the upcoming comedy-drama Entanglement, which will be released on February 9th.

The Troubling Scene THE DISASTER ARTIST Must Reckon With
The Troubling Scene THE DISASTER ARTIST Must Reckon With

The Disaster Artist is a troubling film given the recent allegations against James Franco, especially when we look at one scene in particular when Franco’s Tommy Wiseau abuses his power as a director.

The Dangers Of Nostalgia
The Dangers Of Nostalgia

Nostalgia is fine when it comes to the entertainment we love, but it can also have unseen dangers, especially in our current digital age.

Interview With PILGRIMAGE Director Brendan Muldowney
Interview With PILGRIMAGE Director Brendan Muldowney

We were able to talk to Brendan Muldowney, director of the Irish medieval film Pilgrimage, starring Tom Holland.

When A Sequel Is Better Than The Original: The 7 Categories Of Movie Sequels
When A Sequel Is Better Than The Original: The 7 Categories Of Movie Sequels

Movie sequels come in many flavors and forms; here is a rough categorization of seven different types that have developed through the years.

Film Inquiry's Top Films Of The Academy
Film Inquiry’s Top Films Of The Academy

The Film Inquiry team went back through the history of the Academy Awards, and selected our personal favorites out of the many nominations.

The Cinematic Foreshadowing Of Reality Television
The Cinematic Foreshadowing Of Reality Television

Reality television might be a norm today, yet in past generations it didn’t exist; looking back, though, we can see its beginnings in film.