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Spoor combines the plot of a murder mystery with the morality of an old-fashioned fable to convey a message of righteous environmentalist anger.
Retirement from the force isn’t just the end of his career — it’s the annihilation of his entire identity.
The Dry has just enough mystery and intrigue lingering at every begrimed frame to keep the audiences invested.
The Ripper, the eponymous killer, and the series expose the misogyny with aplomb at every step and moreover, it is persistently captivating.
Climate of the Hunter captures the 1970s perfectly, crafting a beautiful film filled with a central mystery that builds in every revelation.
For their disability day special, Film Inquiry contributor Diego Andaluz interviewed Run’s director Aneesh Chaganty and co-producer Natalie Qasabian.
On the surface, Sphere — a 1998 flop directed by Barry Levinson and adapted from Michael Crichton’s hit sci-fi thriller — is perfect for lockdown.
Despite this film’s boundless originality, one is left with more of a sense of respect for what was attempted than of enjoyment of what resulted.
Rebecca is not a bad or dull film, but it squanders the immense potential for something vital and thrilling in du Maurier’s tale.
Lapsis is topical, revolutionary, and maddening, encouraging viewers to think critically about the economic systems that govern their lives.
The ghosts and ghouls are fun, but this is ultimately supposed to be an allegory for Taiwanese oppression, and on those grounds, Detention fails.
There is much to enjoy about Tragic Jungle, but in the end, one is left hungry for something more than what the film actually is.
Antebellum, for all it promises, fails on several levels to ever come full circle in its intent while only worrying about a failed twist ending.
Anchored by Millie Bobby Brown’s delightful performance, Enola Holmes is a charming riff on the Sherlock Holmes lore.
For the stunning animation alone, it is worth watching, but don’t be surprised if you find yourself drowning in the film’s strange, surreal story.