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Film Inquiry Podcast Episode 20: The Kubrick Cast
The Film Inquiry Podcast: Episode #1

Jay Ledbetter & Mike Daringer are hosting the all new Film Inquiry podcast! In this first episode they discuss (and argue over) the best films of 2016.

Seed&Spark Is Making The Film Industry More Inclusive In 100 Days - #100DaysOfDiversity
Seed&Spark Is Making The Film Industry More Inclusive In 100 Days – #100DaysOfDiversity

Film Inquiry has joined Seed&Spark in their mission to make the film industry more inclusive with their #100DaysOfDiversity initiative. Join us!

Seeking Our Story: Leni Riefenstahl & The Responsibility Of Storytellers
Seeking Our Story: Leni Riefenstahl & The Responsibility Of Storytellers

Riefenstahl’s portrayal of the 1934 Nazi Party Congress in Nuremberg, Triumph of the Will exemplifies propaganda filmmaking. It is vital to watch Leni Riefenstahl’s work for the Nazis to be reminded of the power of filmmakers, especially in these uncertain days.

Screenwriting (Video): How I Wrote My Script In One Month
Screenwriting (Video): How I Wrote My Script In One Month

In this video for the Film Inquiry Youtube channel, Editor in Chief Manon de Reeper discusses how she wrote the first draft of her screenplay in just one month.

Director Activist Maria Giese: Update On Women Directors, The ACLU & The Feds
Director Activist Maria Giese: Update On Women Directors, The ACLU & The Feds

Maria Giese updates us about the Federal EEOC investigation into discrimination against women directors in Hollywood.

Beginning The Human Adventure – A STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE Retrospective

Star Trek: The Motion Picture is a flawed yet misunderstood film, imbuing some of the best that the franchise has ever had to offer.

What Makes The Perfect Horror? A Talk With GENE Director Nick Padley
What Makes The Perfect Horror? A Talk With GENE Director Nick Padley

We sat down with Nick Padley, director of the horror short film GENE, which is making the rounds on the festival circuit.

Going Method: A History Of The Modern Acting Techniques

Acting is an art that has evolved through the years through various techniques; here is a rundown of the some of the more popular methods.

THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT: Where We Meet Music
THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT: Where We Meet Music

La La Land was one of last year’s big hits, and if you’ve read much about it, you’ve probably heard Jacques Demy cited as an influence. And he should be – not for nothing does the word “parapluies” appear near the place where La La Land’s main character works, a direct shout-out to the French title of Demy’s The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. Of course, it would be a mistake to put too much emphasis on him when La La Land draws on plenty of other influences, including various strains of American musical, Nicholas Ray, Powell and Pressburger, and maybe even Alfred Hitchc*ck.

Directors Annie J. Howell & Lisa Robinson Talk About Their Film CLAIRE IN MOTION Starring Betsy Brandt
Directors Annie J. Howell & Lisa Robinson Talk About Their Film CLAIRE IN MOTION Starring Betsy Brandt

We sat down with directors Annie J. Howell & Lisa Robinson to chat about their latest feature CLAIRE IN MOTION starring Betsy Brandt.

Dinner With Dames: Dinner #4, With Dean Cundey (Recap)
Dinner With Dames: Dinner #4, With Dean Cundey (Recap)

Cinefemme gathered another group of inspiring female filmmakers, writers and content creators for the fourth iteration of Dinner With Dames, to dine with Dean Cundey, Director of Photography of Jurassic Park and Back to the Future, and casually discuss film industry issues facing women.

The Media, They Are A Changin': A Future Of Cinematic Television
The Media, They Are A Changin’: A Future Of Cinematic Television

Times are changing in the way of television as the bond between cinema and television screens are getting stronger. An observation of current trends.

Film Inquiry's Best Articles Of December 2016
Film Inquiry’s Best Articles Of December 2016

We published some terrific articles in December 2016 that you should check out in case you missed them! Here’s 10 of our favourites.

The Evolution of the Disney Princess
The Evolution Of The Disney Princess

As a production company, Disney and their famous princesses have changed significantly as a response to changing social norms.

"Have You Ever Seen A Real Woman Before?" Body Imagery In WHITE GIRL
“Have You Ever Seen A Real Woman Before?” Body Imagery In WHITE GIRL

White Girl reflects the embodiment of societal and interpersonal dysfunction while exploring the role of the body in film and in life.