UNSEEN Poster Art & Trailer Exclusive First Look

In Unseen, best friends come across a legitimate-looking modeling contest on social media, only to be tricked into a dangerous scam.

The Stereotype-Shattering Insights of FOR SAMA
The Stereotype-Shattering Insights Of FOR SAMA

Through a woman’s point of view and an unconventional definition of politics, For Sama proves more powerful and significant than many of its peers.

UNMASKING JIHADI JOHN: Botched Exploration Of Radicalization
UNMASKING JIHADI JOHN: Botched Exploration Of Radicalization

Although an interesting snapshot of a mysterious figure, Unmasking Jihadi John lacks enough insight into either Emwazi or ISIS to make it a comprehensive guide on either topic.

BRIAN BANKS: A Fumbled Take On An Incredible Story
BRIAN BANKS: A Fumbled Take On An Incredible Story

Brian Banks tries so hard to be deep and meaningful that it ends up falling flat and feeling corny.

TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID: A Haunting Tale of Childhood Lost And Found
TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID: A Haunting Tale Of Childhood Lost & Found

Tigers Are Not Afraid is a standout film beneath the phantasmagorical flourishes is a story that is all too grounded in reality.

"You Need To Just Forget What's On The Page And Have Conversations." Interview with Bruce Dern For FREAKS
“You Need To Just Forget What’s On The Page And Have Conversations.” Interview With Bruce Dern For FREAKS

Kristy Strouse spoke with Bruce Dern about his latest film, Freaks, working with his young castmate, what he looks for in characters, and how things have changed for him over the years.

MONOS Trailer
MONOS Trailer

On a faraway mountaintop, eight kids with guns watch over a hostage and a conscripted milk cow. This is the trailer for Monos, the latest by director Alejandro Landes.

Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Animated Films
Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Animated Films

The writers of Film Inquiry discuss their favorite animated films, check out their picks and tell us: what’s yours?

THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN: A Respectable Milo-drama
THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN: A Respectable Milo-Drama

The Art of Racing in the Rain tells us straight up that it’s made from the type of stuff that is designed in a lab to draw tears and whimpers.

AMERICAN FACTORY: Far From Home
AMERICAN FACTORY: Far From Home

American Factory excellently conveys the complexities of a culture clash, and is an insightful illumination of globalization.

ANGRY BIRDS 2: Sony Phones It In
THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2: Sony Phones It In

Confused about its target audience, Angry Birds 2 fails to deliver the jokes or storyline bringing lttle more than a playlist and a star studded cast.

PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE Trailer
PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE Trailer

Portrait of a Lady on Fire is directed by Céline Sciamma – on an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.

Melbourne International Film Festival 2019: THE DAY SHALL COME
Melbourne International Film Festival 2019: THE DAY SHALL COME

The Day Shall Come is a dark, biting commentary on systemic racism of law enforcement and the weird Kafkaesque nature of the War on Terror.

THE HANDMAID’S TALE (S3E13) "Mayday": The Finale Fans Deserve
THE HANDMAID’S TALE (S3E13) “Mayday”: The Finale Fans Deserve

After a turbulent season, The Handmaid’s Tale brings season 3 to a satisfying conclusion through the emotional journey and the performances that ground it.

Melbourne International Film Festival 2019: Best Shorts Awards
Melbourne International Film Festival 2019 Week 2 Report: THE LODGE, ANGEL OF MINE And THE UNKNOWN SAINT

Alex Lines latest festival report from Melbourne International Film Festival features reviews of The Lodge, Angel of Mine and The Unknown Saint.