Film Festivals
Tiktok, Boom looks at the general landscape of social media. Shalini Kantayya’s documentary explores widely but rarely dives too deep.
In our latest report from Sundance Film Festival 2022, Wilson Kwong reviews Fresh and Worst Person in the World – both films demanding attention.
Delivering all the thrills, strong performances and intense handheld camerawork, 892 comes with an agenda and call to action in mind.
While not perfect and often lacking the emotional punch one might expect, ED Perkins’ uniquely minimalistic approach makes it an interesting experience.
The six award-winning films from DFF Bradford’s 2021 lineup are alternately exciting, impressive, absurd and necessary shorts.
While not essential viewing, the film is a successful directorial debut by Jesse Eisenberg.
Although it can feel a little bit by the numbers, Bull is lifted by the excellent performances and the unflinching violence which underscores its premise.
In using the medium of melodrama for Parallel Mothers to convey such a message, Almodóvar has given us one of his best films in years.
Our coverage of the 2021 New York Film Festival concludes with looks at Jane By Charlotte, Haruhara-San’s Recorder, and Hester Street.
CJ Hunt’s The Neutral Ground explores the political opposition and the debate surrounding Confederate statues across the US.
In the final report from London Film Festival, Paddy Wilson and Faisal Al-Jadir review King Richard, Lamb, Little Palestine and Mothering Sunday.
In a final report from HIFF 2021, Emily Wheeler reviews The Power of the Dog, King Richard, Poser and Alien on Stage!
Emily Wheeler’s coverage of the 2021 Heartland Film Festival continues with looks at The Humans, Cow, What Josiah Saw, and No Straight Lines.
From the incredible acting to the expertly done cinematography to the at times astonishing set pieces, Boiling Point is the full meal.
Film Inquiry is back with 6 more film reviews from days 6-8 of the 2021 London International Film Festival.