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Staff Inquiry: Favorite A24 Films
Staff Inquiry: Favorite A24 Films

A24’s films have produced countless conversations amongst Film Inquiry writers – here, they pick their favourites from the studio.

Giveaway: Win Tickets To THE CURSE OF THE WEEPING WOMAN (Australia Only)
Giveaway: Win Tickets To THE CURSE OF THE WEEPING WOMAN (Australia Only)

Thanks to our friends at Roadshow Films, Film Inquiry is happy to announce that we’ve…

Screenplays With Unconventional Connections Part 3
The Existentialist Wears Velvet: A Celebration Of PURPLE RAIN

Prince Rogers Nelson never fell prey to the novelty trap. His theatrical mystique—the leather and…

GLORIA BELL And Tinseltown Sadness In Movies
GLORIA BELL & Tinseltown Sadness In Movies

We examine how Gloria Bell is disenchanted with L.A., transforming the unhappiness with the city into a dissatisfaction with the American dream.

Breaking Down JOKER's Influences
Breaking Down JOKER’s Influences

After the recent Joker trailer, we breakdown the many influences of the infamous character’s latest iteration.

Cinematic Sound Design: Where Exactly Does It Sit With Modern Audiences?
Cinematic Sound Design: Where Exactly Does It Sit With Modern Audiences?

There is no question that audiences are frequently deprived of inspired sound design, but cinematic audio is evolving.

Dinglehoppers, The Batmobile & Giant Pancakes: A Look At The Films Of 1989

If you were alive in the 80s, you know that this decade brought the ultimate…

Standout Films of 1939: GONE WITH THE WIND and THE WIZARD OF OZ
Standout Films Of 1939: GONE WITH THE WIND & THE WIZARD OF OZ

The Wizard of Oz and Gone With the Wind have remained on countless “Best of” lists for years and virtually impossible to discuss film history without them.

THE OA PART II: Questions We Need Answers To NOW!
THE OA PART II: Questions We Need Answers To NOW!

We go back through The OA Part II, examining the many questions that it presented and thinking forward to how these will be addressed in Part III.

Video Dispatches: ROCK HUNTER, TARNISHED ANGELS, FAR FROM HEAVEN & COLUMBUS
Video Dispatches: ROCK HUNTER, TARNISHED ANGELS, FAR FROM HEAVEN & COLUMBUS

In this latest installment of Video Dispatches, Shawn reviews Rock Hunter, Tarnished Angels, Far From Heaven and Columbus.

Welcome To The Real McConaissance

While the McConaissance may be seen as the early 2010s, we argue that it may actually just be beginning, with recent roles like Serenity and The Beach Bum.

HBO And Its Television Dominance
HBO And Its Television Dominance

With HBO, there is bound to be something you’ll like as the variety is heavy, the watchability high, and the quality is stunning.

How US Examines The Horrors Of Privilege
How US Examines The Horrors Of Privilege

Among other things, Us delves into the idea of privilege, and what it means to have everything you need while others are suffering.

Fantasy Science Pt. 24: ANGELS & DEMONS, Antimatter, And The "God Particle"
Fantasy Science Pt. 24: ANGELS & DEMONS, Antimatter, And The “God Particle”

In Angels & Demons, “antimatter” is what the villains want to use to blow up the Vatican. What is antimatter, and is it really that explosive?

Iconic Character Breakdown: The Joker
Iconic Character Breakdown: The Joker

The Joker is one of the most popular and most frequented DC villains to hit the screen – Kristy Strouse looks at his evolution over the years.