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Writer And Director Daniel Goldhaber Turns A Manifesto Into A Captivating Crime Thriller In HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE
Writer And Director Daniel Goldhaber Turns A Manifesto Into A Captivating Crime Thriller In HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE

Film Inquiry spoke with Daniel Goldhaber, one of the most exciting filmmakers to be working in cinema recently!

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.

HUNT CLUB: When Hunting People Goes Wrong
HUNT CLUB: When Hunting People Goes Wrong

There was a movie here but somewhere along the way it got buried in vitriol and forgot to be entertaining.

Horrific Inquiry: JENNIFER'S BODY (2009)
Horrific Inquiry: JENNIFER’S BODY (2009)

While not all elements come together as cohesively as others, Jennifer’s Body proves itself to be one wild, satirically horrific experience.

SUMMONING SYLVIA: LGBTQ Horror/Comedy At Its Best
SUMMONING SYLVIA: LGBTQ Horror/Comedy At Its Best

While Summoning Sylvia does drag on occasion, it still delivers a very fun and funny ride from beginning to end.

BEEF Season 1: When Lives Collide
BEEF Season 1: When Lives Collide

One of the best shows of 2023 so far, Beef is an impeccably cast, riotous effort that disarms and discomforts in equal measure.

SPINNING GOLD: A Heartfelt And Powerful Biopic
SPINNING GOLD: A Heartfelt And Powerful Biopic

Everyone involved displays an appreciation to be on the screen telling this wacky, poignant, and compelling story, making this a total recommendation.

BOSTON STRANGLER: Stay Sexy And Don't Get Strangled
BOSTON STRANGLER: Stay Sexy And Don’t Get Strangled

Hulu’s Boston Strangler, starring Keira Knightley and Carrie Coon, is the best serial killer–journalism movie since Zodiac.

SXSW Film Festival 2023: PAY OR DIE
SXSW Film Festival 2023: PAY OR DIE

Pay or Die chronicles the battle to improve insulin costs and the healthcare system, capturing the grief of those lost but also showing hope and resilience.

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.

SCREAM VI: The Perfect Sequel To A Requel
SCREAM VI: The Perfect Sequel To A Requel

The perfect sequel to a requel, Scream VI is love letter to horror, to a franchise and to its fans, proving that not all stories are dead.

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.

THE OFFERING: Jewish Horror Served Up Raw
THE OFFERING: Jewish Horror Served Up Raw

At a solid 93 minutes, director Oliver Park’s The Offering is a quick and creepy watch.

SXSW Film Festival 2023: PEAK SEASON: A Lost In Translation Tale In Jackson Hole
SXSW Film Festival 2023: PEAK SEASON: A Lost In Translation Tale In Jackson Hole

Peak Season is no reinvention of the wheel here, but there are things to recommend.