Film Festivals
In my first report from Sundance, I’ve got two debuts and a sophomore film from a talented actor. All three tie together in a unique, familial bow.
Darla in Space and Welcome to the Enclave are great examples of perfect programming with unexpected narratives.
Verdugo and Davis’ tight and witty script shines through every scene, and like any good pilot Restorage leaves you wondering where we’re going next.
Legend of El Cucuy brings an old folktale back to life in an effective way. Perhaps this short will be shown to children and future generations as a cautionary tale.
Screening at Slamdance, the short film DOSH focuses on family struggles through the lens of a specific culture and mental health taboos within.
With PU EKAW TNOD, we’re able to see such vision exploring the idea of being the viewer and the viewed, and it’s just as creepy as you think.
Film Inquiry spoke with writer/director Omar S. Kamara for his film African Giants!
Poolman might not be for everyone, but for those of us who want to see a Chinatown-loving himbo finding himself in his own mystery, this is a worthy comedy.
Is Andrew Haigh okay? Silly question: Of course he isn’t, he’s a filmmaker. An auteur,…
We spoke with writer/director Justin Geldzahler for his horror comedy Glue Trap!
Two of the world’s most acclaimed filmmakers, Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Wim Wenders, screened their new films that at this year’s New York Film Festival.
Tis the season for horror! One way to appreciate the genre is to get out to film festivals such as the 2023 HorrorFest!
The 2023 Heartland International Film Festival has come to a close, but I’ve got one last report on some of the big titles that ended the festival.
Director David Fincher returns with The Killer, a stylish thriller about an assassin played by Michael Fassbender.
In the latest report from LFF 2023, Paddy Wilson features vampires at Paul Mescal’s door and devils in David Dasmalchian’s studio – a divine combination if ever there was one.