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Toronto International Film Festival 2018: 10 Must-See Short Films
Toronto International Film Festival 2018: 10 Must-See Short Films

Here are 10 short films playing at Toronto International Film Festival in 2018 that are worth seeing and/or seeking out.

MIDNIGHT SPECIAL, STRANGER THINGS & The Perils Of Nostalgia
MIDNIGHT SPECIAL, STRANGER THINGS & The Perils Of Nostalgia

While Stranger Things lavishes in nostalgia, Midnight Special instead longingly looks forward. Here is our discussion and comparison of the two science fiction entries.

"Boarding School is ultimately a holocaust movie than a horror movie" Interview with Boaz Yakin, Director of BOARDING SCHOOL
“It Is A Holocaust Movie In Its Own Way.” Interview With Boaz Yakin, Director Of BOARDING SCHOOL

We spoke with writer and director Boaz Yakin about his upcoming horror film Boarding School, whose story transcends that of a traditional horror.

"I Never Got Into His Mind, Ever." Interview With Sir Ben Kingsley, On Playing A Nazi War Criminal In OPERATION FINALE
“I Never Got Into His Mind, Ever.” Interview With Sir Ben Kingsley, On Playing A Nazi War Criminal In OPERATION FINALE

We spoke with Sir Ben Kingsley about his latest film Operation Finale, taking on the portrayal of a Nazi official and his continued work to keep the memory of the Holocaust alive.

Interview With Ása Helga Hjörleifsdóttir On Her First Feature THE SWAN
Interview With Ása Helga Hjörleifsdóttir On Her First Feature THE SWAN

We spoke with Ása Helga Hjörleifsdóttir about her directorial debut, The Swan, and discussed its darker scenes.

Fantasy Science Pt. 12: Faster than Light Travel In Sci-fi & Real Life
Fantasy Science Pt. 12: Faster than Light Travel In Sci-fi & Real Life

Will humans ever be able to travel at speeds faster than light? Will we ever go into hyperspace, subspace, or jump between stars? Let’s dive into the science.

Staff Inquiry: Favourite 2018 Emmy Acting Nominees
Staff Inquiry: Favourite 2018 Emmy Acting Nominees

With the Emmys just a few short weeks away, the Film Inquiry team argues why each of the Emmy Acting Nominees should win the coveted award.

Interview With Martha Frances Williams & Shani Hadjian On Queer Film & Their New Short UP OR OUT
Interview With Martha Frances Williams & Shani Hadjian On Queer Film & Their New Short UP OR OUT

We spoke with Martha Frances Williams and Shani Hadjian, the filmmakers behind the short Up or Out, about queer film and being a filmmaker in NYC.

Interview With Luke Del Tredici, Writer Of ARIZONA
Interview With Luke Del Tredici, Writer Of ARIZONA And BROOKLYN NINE-NINE

We spoke with Luke Del Tredici about the ten-year process of getting Arizona into production, the fragility and elusiveness of the American Dream, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and much more!

Fan Expo Boston 2018: A Fun Filled Frenzy
Fan Expo Boston 2018: A Fun Filled Frenzy

Kristy Strouse attended Fan Expo Boston 2018, attended Q&A’s with Evangeline Lilly, Harry Potter cast members, Jeff Goldblum, and explored the amazing cosplay.

Copycat Crime vs. Censorship: When Taboo Cinema Breaks More Than Just Boundaries
Copycat Crime Vs. Censorship: When Taboo Cinema Breaks More Than Just Boundaries

Tighter constraints on content mean minor or extreme events examples of life imitating art would not occur, however censorship’s archaic and controlling past revokes one of the most important human rights: freedom of speech. Will this fight ever end?

The Enigma of the Sequel: Why Did They Make 2010?
The Enigma of the Sequel: Why Was 2010 Made?

Where Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Oddysey was visionary and original, 2010: The Year We Make Contact failed to compete with the monolith that casts quite a shadow.

The Muddled Philosophy Of INCREDIBLES 2
The Muddled Philosophy Of INCREDIBLES 2

Incredibles 2, while being entertaining in its own right, often feels like a film with a conflicting message, and one that gets muddled up in the process.

BLADE RUNNER & The Violence Of Civilization

In discussing the role of replicants within the context of the two Blade Runner films, we discover just what is horrifying about a sentient creation that is not allowed their humanity.

Fantasy Science Part 11: Infertility In Sci-Fi & Dystopian Fiction
Fantasy Science Part 11: Infertility In Sci-Fi & Dystopian Fiction

Some (dystopian) science fiction stories have infertility at their basis. What are some of the best in how they treat the phenomenon? And is the threat real?