Sign in

Film Inquiry

@filminquiry.bsky.social
483 followers 131 following 79 posts

Independent, progressive film magazine. We ♥️ films!!

PostsRepliesMedia
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 20/10/2023
It never feels as though it is dragging its feet, the escalating crescendo of cinematic beats keeping the viewer locked into the final moments. Stephanie Archer reviews: www.filminquiry.com/horrific-inq... ‎
020
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 20/10/2023
It's time! Let's hear one of your favorite movies! Katch Data will provide a recommendation for you! Drop it in the comments!
040
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 19/10/2023
The Mad Writer is a testament to the human spirit and offers an intriguing, personal glimpse into one individual's crossroads. It is both fascinating and moving. Kristy Strouse reviews: www.filminquiry.com/the-mad-writ... ‎
filminquiry.com
THE MAD WRITER: A Riveting, Personal Journey - Film Inquiry
The Mad Writer is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and offers an intriguing, personal glimpse into one individual's crossroads.
030
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 19/10/2023
Sick Girl appeared anemic in its depiction, never truly ready to commit to the humor or drama aspects of its narrative. A menagerie of characters, there is a lot to encompass in its short runtime. Stephanie Archer reviews: www.filminquiry.com/sick-girl-20... ‎
020
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 19/10/2023
Craving an international vacation but too broke to travel? Allow me to suggest a trip to Japan with two of the world's most acclaimed filmmakers, Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Wim Wenders, courtesy of this year’s New York Film Festival. Lee Jutton reviews: www.filminquiry.com/nyff-2023-ev...
030
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 18/10/2023
Tis the season for horror! One way to appreciate the genre is to get out to film festivals such as the 2023 HorrorFest Interntional Film Festival! www.filminquiry.com/horrorfest-i... ‎
filminquiry.com
HorrorFest International Film Festival 2023 - Film Inquiry
Tis the season for horror! One way to appreciate the genre is to get out to film festivals such as the 2023 HorrorFest!
040
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 18/10/2023
One of the best horror comedies since Ready or Not, Totally Killer is totally set to become an instant holiday classic. Stephanie Archer reviews: www.filminquiry.com/totally-kill... ‎
filminquiry.com
TOTALLY KILLER: Total Perfection - Film Inquiry
One of the best films of the year, and the most meta the horror genre has seen since Scream, Totally Killer is the horror comedy you have totally been waiting for.
030
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 18/10/2023
In the last report from the Heartland International Film Festival, Alex Wheeler reviews ALL OF US STRANGERS, THE HOLDOVERS, FANCY DANCE, & SOMETIMES I THINK ABOUT DYING: www.filminquiry.com/hiff-2023-al... ‎
filminquiry.com
Heartland International Film Festival 2023: ALL OF US STRANGERS, THE HOLDOVERS, FANCY DANCE, & SOMET...
The 2023 Heartland International Film Festival has come to a close, but I've got one last report on some of the big titles that ended the festival.
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 17/10/2023
It's been a long time since short films have received the amount of hype around their release as Pedro Almodovar's double-bill of Strange Way of Life and The Human Voice. Now that I have seen, do they live up to the praise? Coby Kiefert reviews: www.filminquiry.com/strange-way-...
filminquiry.com
The Hype Of Pedro Almodovar's STRANGE WAY OF LIFE & THE HUMAN VOICE - Film Inquiry
It's been a long time since short films have received the amount of hype around their release - but did they live up to the praise?
000
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 17/10/2023
By the latter half, Tokyo Cowboy is a bit shaggy in places, but we stick around for the character moments because they feel mostly benevolent and genuine. Tynan Yanaga reviews: www.filminquiry.com/tokyo-cowboy...
000
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 17/10/2023
In Joan Baez I Am A Noise she takes on her whole life and all her relationships with a steely-eyed transparency. Tynan Yanaga reviews: www.filminquiry.com/joan-baez-i-... ‎
filminquiry.com
JOAN BAEZ I AM A NOISE: Anger Lurking Under A Big Smile - Film Inquiry
Joan Baez is not without her flaws and shortcomings, but the noise she made with the song of her life continues to reverberate through time and space.
000
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 16/10/2023
Jung_E is a mindless film that neglects its soul in favor of metal-scraping, robot-smashing action. Clement Tyler Obropta reviews: www.filminquiry.com/jung_e-2023-... ‎
filminquiry.com
JUNG_E: Kang Soo-yeon’s Sci-Fi Swan Song Short-Circuits - Film Inquiry
"Train to Busan" director Sang-ho Yeon delivers action, spectacle, and robots in "Jung_E," now streaming on Netflix.
020
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 16/10/2023
The final result of The Exorcist: Believer is a collection of half-thought ideas for good Exorcist movies that don’t mix into a good film. Mark McPherson reviews: www.filminquiry.com/the-exorcist... ‎
filminquiry.com
020
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 13/10/2023
Fincher's back with The Killer, a stylish thriller about an assassin (Michael Fassbender) who travels to do some pro bono elimination when the consequences of a botched job come back to bite him. Sounds like Fincher alright. Paddy Wilson reviews: www.filminquiry.com/london-ff-20... ‎
filminquiry.com
London Film Festival 2023: THE KILLER - Film Inquiry
Director David Fincher returns with The Killer, a stylish thriller about an assassin played by Michael Fassbender.
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 13/10/2023
It's Friday the 13th so of course, it's the perfect time for Stepanie Archer to revisit the film on this #horrificinquiry: www.filminquiry.com/horrific-inq...
000
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 12/10/2023
NEW:#giveaway We are giving away three copies of River Wild on Blu-Ray! Enter now! www.filminquiry.com/river-wild-g...
filminquiry.com
Giveaway: Enter For a Chance to Win a Blu-Ray Copy of River Wild! - Film Inquiry
Giveaway! Enter For a Chance to Win a Blu-Ray Copy of River Wild!
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 12/10/2023
The 32nd Heartland International Film Festival rolls on, and for my second report, I bring a look at some of the surprises of the fest, unique finds, and a major disappointments. Alex Wheeler reviews: www.filminquiry.com/heartland-ff...
filminquiry.com
Heartland International Film Festival 2023: FOE, RADICAL, A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE, NEW LIFE & SHU...
In the latest report from HIFF 2023, Alex Wheeler reviews Foe, Radical, A Disturbance in the Force, New Life, and Shudderbugs!
020
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 12/10/2023
NEW: I cover two films dealing with the aftermath of death, the Palm d’Or winner Anatomy of a Fall and The Secret Art of Human Flight, and two exploring human’s effect on the environment, Asog and Liminal – Indiana in the Anthropocene. Alex Wheeler reviews: www.filminquiry.com/heartland-in...
filminquiry.com
Heartland International Film Festival 2023: ANATOMY OF A FALL, ASOG, THE SECRET ART OF HUMAN FLIGHT,...
The Heartland International Film Festival returns for its 32nd year, bringing a mix of headlining films and delightful, small discoveries. For this
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 12/10/2023
NEW: Having seen it upon its initial opening in cinemas, I personally think Elemental is far more moving, entertaining, and less confusing in its world-building than critics gave it credit for. Coby Kiefert reviews: www.filminquiry.com/elemental-20...
filminquiry.com
ELEMENTAL And The Perils Of Mis-Marketing - Film Inquiry
I understand why the company marketed it as a rom-com, but leaning into the immigration aspect of the story would've sold more tickets.
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 08/10/2023
Anatomy of a Fall encompasses a breadth of human emotions. From sound to visual construction, from narrative to performance, it is firing on all cylinders. Stephanie Archer reviews from #nyff23: www.filminquiry.com/nyff-2023-an...
filminquiry.com
New York Film Festival 2023: ANATOMY OF A FALL - Film Inquiry
Anatomy of a Fall needs no dissection to understand why this is sure to become one of your favorite films of 2023.
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 06/10/2023
Both La Chimera and About Dry Grasses have beautifully portrayed the alienation and isolation of such situations, rendering these largely internal struggles remarkably cinematic in scope. Lee Jutton reviews from #nyff: www.filminquiry.com/nyff-2023-la...
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 06/10/2023
Both La Chimera and About Dry Grasses have beautifully portrayed the alienation and isolation of such situations, rendering these largely internal struggles remarkably cinematic in scope. Lee Jutton reviews from #nyff: www.filminquiry.com/nyff-2023-la...
filminquiry.com
New York Film Festival 2023: LA CHIMERA & ABOUT DRY GRASSES - Film Inquiry
From New York Film Festival, Lee Jutton reviews La Chimera and About Dry Grasses!
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 06/10/2023
Todd Haynes’ beguiling, slippery new feature, May December, has many complicated questions on its mind. Will Bjarnar reviews from #NYFF: www.filminquiry.com/nyff-2023-ma...
filminquiry.com
New York Film Festival 2023: MAY DECEMBER - Film Inquiry
In May December, there are more important things than the answers to Haynes' litany of questions, which may frustrate some viewers.
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 06/10/2023
It's a sad but compelling final act for Succession and a brutal descent that brilliantly begins with the season's third hour, an episode that is sure to go down in history with the greatest. Jackson Stern takes a look: www.filminquiry.com/succession-s...
filminquiry.com
SUCCESSION: How "Connor's Wedding" Changed Everything - Film Inquiry
Jackson Sterns dives into Succession season 4 and how the one episode changed everything.
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 06/10/2023
Bark plays on the maddening isolation and sense of despair when all hope seems lost and escape impossible. . Stephanie Archer reviews: www.filminquiry.com/fantastic-fe...
filminquiry.com
Fantastic Fest 2023: BARK - Film Inquiry
Bark plays on the maddening isolation and sense of despair when all hope seems lost and escape impossible.
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 06/10/2023
Bertrand Bonello’s The Beast and Garth Davis’ Foe both use the science fiction genre to tackle human themes like connection and intimacy in a relationship, both with mixed results. Kevin Lee reviews: www.filminquiry.com/nyff-2023-th...
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 06/10/2023
Wilson Kwong interviews Gary Clark, Composer of Flora and Son! www.filminquiry.com/tiff-2023-ga...
filminquiry.com
Toronto International Film Festival 2023: Composer Gary Clark Of FLORA AND SON - Film Inquiry
Film Inquiry spoke with Gary Clark, Composer of Flora and Son!
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 06/10/2023
Felipe Gálvez Haberle’s The Settlers, a film not just about the atrocities committed against the Selk’nam (or Onas) of Chile, but about the absence of reckoning. Kevin Lee reviews: www.filminquiry.com/nyff-2023-th...
filminquiry.com
New York Film Festival 2023: THE SETTLERS: Witnessing A Nation Built On Genocide - Film Inquiry
Through its bleak beautiful cinematography and its off-kilter score, The Settlers is a riveting piece of work that will be among the year’s best films.
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 06/10/2023
Doing double duties as both actor and producer, Jacky Heung (son of legendary Hong Kong producer Charles Heung) found a source of ignited passion when he signed on to make 100 Yards. Wilson Kwong #interviews the star: www.filminquiry.com/tiff-jacky-heun…
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 30/09/2023
The Origin of Evil unfolds patiently, and while its slow build may challenge some viewers, it's a film that, once it captivates you, doesn't let go. Kristy Strouse reviews: www.filminquiry.com/the-origin-o...
filminquiry.com
THE ORIGIN OF EVIL: A Cunning Familial Thriller - Film Inquiry
The Origin of Evil is a slow-burning, deliciously dark, and comical thriller with layers to savor.
030
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 30/09/2023
A Guide to Becoming an Elm tree is one of the must see films of this year's Fantastic Fest. #FantasticFest Stephanie Archer reviews  www.filminquiry.com/ff-2023-a-gu...
filminquiry.com
Fantastic Fest 2023: A GUIDE TO BECOMING AN ELM TREE - Film Inquiry
A Guide to Becoming an Elm tree is one of the must see films of this year's Fantastic Fest.
030
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 30/09/2023
Many may find it unsettling, especially in its unexpected abruptness, but give it time this ending will stick with you long after the film has ended. Stephanie Archer reviews from #Fantasticfest: www.filminquiry.com/fantastic-fe... ‎
filminquiry.com
Fantastic Fest 2023: MUSHROOMS - Film Inquiry
Mushrooms is a dark fairy tale, reverberating elements of the Brothers Grimm while grounding its revelations in modern horror.
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 29/09/2023
This 1988 blood-soaked candy-coated journey is undeniably silly, yet it stands as a uniquely entertaining and kooky experience. On this #InquiringMinds, Kristy Strouse reviews: www.filminquiry.com/inquiring-mi... ‎
filminquiry.com
Inquiring Minds: KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE (1988) - Film Inquiry
Killer Klowns From Outer Space is an amusing romp, remaining an imaginative sci-fi that excels in its effects and costumes bringing this sideshow to life.
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 29/09/2023
The Creator is the kind of movie that begs for a pass. None of it is garishly horrible, and there are elements that rise to Edwards’ ambitious aims. Alex Wheeler reviews: www.filminquiry.com/the-creator-... ‎
filminquiry.com
THE CREATOR: Comes Up With Nothing New - Film Inquiry
The Creator’s many impressive technical qualities are entirely mishandled, their import put above what a movie really needs: a good story.
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 29/09/2023
With masterful direction and exceptional performances, The Power of the Dog is one of the best films of the last decade. Kristy Strouse reviews: www.filminquiry.com/femme-ff-202... ‎
filminquiry.com
Femme Filmmakers Festival 2023: THE POWER OF THE DOG (Jane Campion) - Film Inquiry
The Power of the Dog unfolds deliberately, and purposefully, revealing beauty in the unconventional corners of the narrative and terror in the silence.
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 29/09/2023
Sleeping With Other People, Leslye Headland’s 2015 film, is a bit of an underrated gem that capitalizes on its strengths, while never falling victim to the clichés that threaten to derail. @strouse_kristy reviews: www.filminquiry.com/femme-ff-202...
filminquiry.com
Femme Filmmakers Festival 2023: SLEEPING WITH OTHER PEOPLE (Leslye Headland) - Film Inquiry
Sleeping With Other People aptly captures humor while offering a generous dose of heartfelt moments.
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 29/09/2023
With its shots of the vast Western landscapes and tributes to the generation that braved the new frontier, it’s hard not to understand the appeal of this Western adventure. On this #Acenturyincinema Jules Caldeira reviews: www.filminquiry.com/a-century-in...
filminquiry.com
A Century In Cinema: THE COVERED WAGON (1923) - Film Inquiry
Diehard Western fans will find The Covered Wagon worth their time, but for the casual film fan there may be more enjoyable films to check out.
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 28/09/2023
Intentional in its pace and direction, writer and director Demián Rugna takes audiences on an intense trip through the darkness, proving that the devil is everywhere. Stephanie Archer reviews: www.filminquiry.com/fantastic-ff... ‎
filminquiry.com
Fantastic Fest 2023: WHEN EVIL LURKS - Film Inquiry
When Evil Lurks proves itself a visceral horror that will get under your skin.
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 27/09/2023
Fair Play is a post #MeToo film, exploring issues of sexual assault and abuse as well as exploring the ingrained toxic masculinity that led us to this world where women are treated as inferior to men. Amanda Mazzillo reviews: www.filminquiry.com/tiff-2023-fa... ‎
030
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 27/09/2023
Does Bottoms break any new ground? No. Is it up there with the aforementioned Booksmart or Blockers? Certainly not. But I’d be lying if I said this wasn’t a delight the whole way through. Coby Kiefert reviews: www.filminquiry.com/bottoms-2023...
filminquiry.com
BOTTOMS: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Film Inquiry
Bottoms is like a walk-through tour of a museum for high school comedies. It's familiar, and nothing but fun.
030
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 27/09/2023
With the added excitement surrounding the return of Tobin Bell and Shawnee Smith it only felt right that this month, #HorrificInquiry returns to the beginning. Stephanie Archer reviews: #Saw #SawX www.filminquiry.com/horrific-inq... ‎
040
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 27/09/2023
The performances are all-around great, the pacing is fast enough never to get lost in the details, and the story is engaging enough to inspire anger at a corrupt system that you almost have to laugh at it all. Mark McPherson reviews: www.filminquiry.com/dumb-money-2...
filminquiry.com
DUMB MONEY: A Wild Wall Street Tale - Film Inquiry
The GameStop short-squeeze of 2021 is dramatized in the rough and messy but ultimately entertaining "Dumb Money."
020
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 23/09/2023
It slots just under my favorite Carney films while still maintaining all the creative heart and spirit I've admired in his work from the very beginning. Tynan Yanaga reviews: www.filminquiry.com/flora-and-so... ‎
filminquiry.com
FLORA AND SON: The Universal Power of Music with an Irish Heart - Film Inquiry
With Flora and Son, Carney is venturing toward more trendy mainstream territory again and yet stays within his most comfortable milieu.
020
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 22/09/2023
Tastefully done and exquisitely horrific, Eyes Without a Face delivers exactly the right amount of terror making it easy to see why it is such an enduring horror classic. Stephanie Archer reviews on this #horrificinquiry: www.filminquiry.com/horrific-inq...
030
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 22/09/2023
Hell of a Summer is a fun, campy camp slasher reminiscent of 1980s classics like Sleepaway Camp, Friday the 13th, and The Burning. Amanda Mazzillo reviews: www.filminquiry.com/tiff-2023-on... ‎
filminquiry.com
Toronto International Film Festival 2023: HELL OF A SUMMER - Film Inquiry
Hell of a Summer is a campy blast of a film, blending the nostalgia of 80s camp slashers with coming-of-age teen comedies.
041
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 21/09/2023
The new restoration of Farewell My Concubine not only restores the 20 minutes that were cut prior to the film’s original U.S. theatrical release but also looks positively spectacular. Lee Jutton reviews: www.filminquiry.com/farewell-my-...
filminquiry.com
FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE: The Legacy Of Leslie Cheung Lives On - Film Inquiry
Both a monumental piece of Chinese cinematic history and a lasting tribute to the special brilliance of its star, this is essential viewing.
030
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 21/09/2023
Waiting for The Light to Change is a snapshot of Gen-Zers and the anxieties of the times. Tynan Yanaga reviews: www.filminquiry.com/waiting-for-...
filminquiry.com
WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE: A Methodical Debut On The 20-Something Malaise - Film Inquiry
Waiting for The Light to Change is a snapshot of Gen-Zers and the anxieties of the times.
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 20/09/2023
NEW: Top Gun: Maverick moves at lightning speed, opening with confidence, collision, and a golden hue – and as a film, it surpassed all expectations. Liam Springate-Jones takes a deeper look at the blockbuster: www.filminquiry.com/nostalgic-to... ‎
filminquiry.com
The Nostalgic Brilliance Of TOP GUN: MAVERICK - Film Inquiry
Ultimately, Top: Gun Maverick preserves the atmosphere of a timeless era and places it in the modern-day, harnessing an infectious energy.
020
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 20/09/2023
#interview At this year's #tiff23, Kristy Strouse spoke with the director and two stars of The King Tide: www.filminquiry.com/tiff-2023-th...
filminquiry.com
Toronto International Film Festival 2023: THE KING TIDE Interviews - Film Inquiry
Kristy Strouse spoke with Christian Sparkes for his film The King Tide, along with its two stars!
010
Film Inquiry @filminquiry.bsky.social · 20/09/2023
NEW: The following two films feature delightful performances from its lead actors (Glen Powell and Nicolas Cage), and are infectiously entertaining in their own unique way. From #tiff23 Wilson Kwong reviews: www.filminquiry.com/tiff-2023-hi...
filminquiry.com
Toronto International Film Festival 2023: HIT MAN & DREAM SCENARIO - Film Inquiry
Stories about college professors are popular at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, with both Hit Man and Dream Scenario being examples.
031