Film Festivals

NYFF 2022: EO
New York Film Festival 2022: EO

At times a deeply moving portrait of our treatment of animals, while other times a sense of existential realism, EO proves itself to be full of heart.

Femme Filmmakers Festival 2022: Competition Shorts, Days 1–3
Femme Filmmakers Festival 2022: Competition Shorts, Days 1–3

Femme Filmmakers Festival 2022 and its short film contest is run by Filmotomy, partnering with MUBI, In Their Own League, and InSession Film.

Toronto International Film Festival 2022: HOLY SPIDER Interviews (Audio) With Star Zar Amir Ebrahimi And Writer/Director Ali Abbasi
Toronto International Film Festival 2022: HOLY SPIDER Interviews (Audio) With Star Zar Amir Ebrahimi And Writer/Director Ali Abbasi

Film Inquiry spoke with star Zar Amir Ebrahimi and writer/director Ali Abbasi for Holy Spider, a compelling crime thriller from this year’s TIFF!

Fantastic Fest 2022: LIVING WITH CHUCKY
Fantastic Fest 2022: LIVING WITH CHUCKY

Living with Chucky welcomes newcomers into the fold, encouraging a new generation to embrace the revitalization of Chucky.

Toronto International Film Festival 2022, Report 4, Midnight Madness: PROJECT WOLF HUNTING & LEONOR WILL NEVER DIE

With her last TIFF report, Kristy Strouse covers two Midnight Madness flicks!

Fantastic Fest 2022: KING ON SCREEN
Fantastic Fest 2022: KING ON SCREEN

It all started with Brian de Palma’s Carrie, and Stephen King became a household name.

Toronto International Film Festival, Report 3: THE HAPPIEST MAN IN THE WORLD, WOMEN TALKING & RETURN TO SEOUL
Toronto International Film Festival, Report 3: THE HAPPIEST MAN IN THE WORLD, WOMEN TALKING & RETURN TO SEOUL

In this report, Kristy Strouse covers The Happiest Man in the World, Women Talking & Return to Seoul!

Fantastic Fest 2022: MISSING
Fantastic Fest 2022: MISSING

Missing retains the feeling of a J-horror, slowly building the intensity of its mystery while examining the potential compassion and deliverance of death.

Toronto International Film Festival 2022: SUSIE SEARCHES, THE BLUE CAFTAN & SUBTRACTION
Toronto International Film Festival 2022: SUSIE SEARCHES, THE BLUE CAFTAN & SUBTRACTION

In her second report from TIFF Kristy Strouse reviews Susie Searches, The Blue Caftan and Subtraction!

Toronto International Film Festival 2022: EMPIRE OF LIGHT: Portrait Of A Theater By The Coast
Toronto International Film Festival 2022: EMPIRE OF LIGHT: Portrait Of A Theater By The Coast

With a lack of dramatization in the story, Empire of Light only has its fantastic performances and technical components to keep it afloat.

Toronto International Film Festival 2022: Interview With Director Michal Blaško Of VICITM
Toronto International Film Festival 2022: Interview With Director Michal Blaško Of VICTIM

Michal Blaško spoke with Film Inquiry about the film during its presentation at the 2022 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival.

Toronto International Film Festival 2022: Interview With Actress Sarah Gadon Of NORTH OF NORMAL
Toronto International Film Festival 2022: Interview With Actress Sarah Gadon Of NORTH OF NORMAL

Sarah Gadon has always had a keen eye for interesting roles, and she keeps that streak going with her portrayal of an imperfect mother in North of Normal.

THE MENU: Class Divide Served Extra Vicious
Toronto International Film Festival 2022: BROS & THE MENU

Major studio productions often use TIFF as a launching pad for large theatrical releases, and this year is no exception with The Menu and Bros.

Toronto International Film Festival 2022: BABY RUBY: A Powerful Message That Overcomes Its Tropes
Toronto International Film Festival 2022: BABY RUBY: A Powerful Message That Overcomes Its Tropes

Though it falls into some psychological thriller tropes, Baby Ruby gets its message across thanks to a phenomenal performance by Noémie Merlant.

TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2022: BUTCHER'S CROSSING & CORSAGE
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2022: BUTCHER’S CROSSING & CORSAGE

In this report from the 2022 Toronto Film Festival, we look at two movies featuring some of the most intriguing lead actors working in the industry today.