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Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Classic Era Noirs
Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Classic Era Noirs

This month’s Staff Inquiry is all about our most beloved examples of film noir, picking from the classic era of the ’40s and ’50s.

Master Chess: The EEOC Investigation For Women Directors Under Trump

(This article was originally posted on January 23, 2017 as part of Maria Giese’s groundbreaking…

Fantasy Science Pt. 16: Extendable Ears In HARRY POTTER
Fantasy Science Pt. 16: Extendable Ears In HARRY POTTER

In the 16th part of Fantasy Science, we are going to look at how the extendable ears from Harry Potter might work in the muggle world. Let’s begin.

TRANSIT & The Petzold Gaze
TRANSIT & The Petzold Gaze

Transit finds Christian Petzold on the same end of the telescope as his previous films, but looking through a more sophisticated, evolved tool with a wider view of the medium.

Film Struck: What To Watch Before It's Gone
Film Struck: What To Watch Before It’s Gone

Before the shut down of Film Struck at the end of this month, here are some of the films you need to check out before they are gone for good.

Underrated 1950s Film Noir: 15 More Classic Gems Deserving An Audience
Underrated 1950s Film Noir: 15 More Classic Gems Deserving An Audience

As a follow-up to our previous recommendations on underrated 1940s noir for Noirvember, we jump a decade later, to the 1950s.

Underrated 1940s Film Noir: 15 Classic Gems Deserving An Audience
Underrated 1940s Film Noir: 15 Classic Gems Deserving An Audience

In celebration of Noirvember, we present to you a list of 15 underrated classic noirs from the 1940s.

Fantasy Science Pt. 15: SUPERNATURAL & EMF Detectors
Fantasy Science Pt. 15: SUPERNATURAL & EMF Detectors

Electromagnetism. Force. EMF. Have you heard terms like these flying around in sci-fi? Have you wondered how accurately films & TV portray real science?

The Essential Structure Of Romantic Comedies
The Essential Structure Of Romantic Comedies

Most romantic comedies follow a definitive structure; here we break down the steps that are usually involved to make the film successful.

Witches At World's End In AMERICAN HORROR STORY: APOCALYPSE
Witches At World’s End In AMERICAN HORROR STORY: APOCALYPSE

American Horror Story has referenced previous seasons throughout the show but has scarcely included “Murder House”, this year calling forth old ghosts, cutting open their retelling of Rosemary’s Baby in 2018 and considering what else is to be said.

Film and Philosophy: The Ambiguous Politics of Dionysian Pessimism in Sausage Party
Film & Philosophy: The Ambiguous Politics Of Dionysian Pessimism In SAUSAGE PARTY

In this article on film and philosphy, Lance Conley looks at the pessimistic philosphy embedded within raunchy animated comedy Sausage Party.

THE GUEST: Something's Wrong with David And The Horrific Unknown
THE GUEST: Something’s Wrong With David & The Horrific Unknown

The horror of the unknown, the horror of David, the horror of The Guest, all trace back to the simple question the film asks us and then leaves to fester: “Who is David Collins?”

Conjuring Dread: The Ghostly Legacy of THE CHANGLING
Conjuring Dread: The Ghostly Legacy Of THE CHANGELING

The Changeling has built up a devoted club of admirers and its influence on films such as The Ring and Annabelle have seen it reclaimed by many as the grandfather of the Conjuring Universe.

Staff Inquiry: Scenes That Scarred Us
Staff Inquiry: Scenes That Scarred Us

Some scenes have a lasting impact – the Film Inquiry team dredges up some of the most gruesome and horrifying scenes that they couldn’t ever forget.

Meeting Fear with THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT
Meeting Fear With THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT

Film Inquiry’s Tessa Bahoosh writes about one of her favourite films, The Blair Witch Project, and how its existential dread still resonates today.