ICYMI: Film Inquiry’s Best Articles Of July
Yup, July’s flown by and tomorrow, it’s August. That means it’s time to reflect on another great month of content here at Film Inquiry! These are some of our very best articles of July.
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The Roxie Theater, San Francisco: Arthouse Cinemas & The Timelessness Of Celluloid
We spoke with Executive Director Dave Cowen of The Roxie Theater in San Francisco about the art of screening celluloid film and how they keep film alive.
Film Inquiry Podcast Episode 10: DUNKIRK, BABY DRIVER, VALERIAN & More
Emily Wheeler takes over for Mike and joins Jay in this 10th episode of the Film Inquiry podcast, in which they talk the movies of the moment.
Films That Transcend Genre, Or On the Politics Of Convention
The most absurd assumption about saying films “transcend genre” is that works of genre are somehow so trivial that they are apolitical.
DUNKIRK: Nolan’s Most Ambitious Film To Date
Christopher Nolan’s terrific anti-war film divorces itself from any political interpretations to bluntly show the horrors that unfolded at Dunkirk during World War II.
GIRLS TRIP: A Fun Romp That Is Raunchy Yet Intimate
Girls Trip is a gut-bustingly funny gem that is not only good for a girl’s night out, but it has a little something for everyone.
Staff Inquiry: Girl Power – Our Favorite Heroines
Wonder Woman and Atomic Blonde have proven that women can have strong leading roles; here are more that show our favorite cinema heroines.
PARIAH: Identity & Awareness As A Family Matter
Pariah is essential in the African American LGBTQ artistic and cinematic canon, as well as an achievement in cinematic storytelling.
Edinburgh International Film Festival Report: Week Two
Dylan Walker attended Edinburgh International Film Festival; he reviews Attraction, Double Date, The Dark Mile and The Last Photograph.
BETWEEN THE SHADES: Exploring The “Shades” Between Gay & Straight
A deeply touching film about sexuality, Between The Shades opens the door to seeing LGBTQ+ people as exactly what they are. Human.
Video Game Adaptations: Why Silent Hill The Movie Worked
The Silent Hill movie was a fun movie with its own story, while still holding onto a level of faithfulness from the video games.
BEATRIZ AT DINNER: At The Table With The Devil
It’s rare that a film will come along and synthesize the era we live in so succinctly as Miguel Arteta’s Beatriz At Dinner.
Sarcasm & Sincerity In Terry Zwigoff’s GHOST WORLD
Enid and Rebecca’s ironic appreciation of pop culture in Terry Zwigoff’s 2001 cult film hides an insightful look at young adulthood.
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