2017

THE RITUAL: Four Hikers Retread Through Other Horror Movies
THE RITUAL: Four Hikers Retread Through Other Horror Movies

If you’re looking to be scared, then The Ritual may satisfy that itch. Just know that you’ll probably have seen it already, in one horror film or another.

The Troubling Scene THE DISASTER ARTIST Must Reckon With
The Troubling Scene THE DISASTER ARTIST Must Reckon With

The Disaster Artist is a troubling film given the recent allegations against James Franco, especially when we look at one scene in particular when Franco’s Tommy Wiseau abuses his power as a director.

DOUBLE LOVER: Erotic Thriller Meets Arthouse
DOUBLE LOVER: Erotic Thriller Meets Arthouse

Double Lover is a loving and surprisingly artful homage to the genre’s masters, equal parts a silly and stylish trashy erotic thriller with enough twists and turns to delight any mainstream audiences.

JUPITER'S MOON: Muddled Messiah Tale Has Its Moments
JUPITER’S MOON: Muddled Messiah Tale Has Its Moments

A frenetic, fantastical but frustrating piece of work, Jupiter’s Moon will be remembered not for its rather woolly handling of serious subject matter, but for a couple of excellent performances, and the stunning images and sequences.

The Wonder Women of 2017
The Wonder Women Of 2017

We look back at the wonder women of 2017, the women directors and writers who pushed through barriers in the industry, advancing gender equality and making history.

THE MERCY: Watered Down, But Far From Lost At Sea
THE MERCY: Watered Down, But Far From Lost At Sea

Like the old maxim about waiting all day for a bus only for two to…

SMALL TOWN CRIME: The Nelms Brothers Have Arrived
SMALL TOWN CRIME: The Nelms Brothers Have Arrived

Small Town Crime delivers the goods with a layered story, enthralling mystery, classic and evocative but innovative action, and a cast and crew devoted to a singular artistic vision.

SATURDAY CHURCH: A Colorful Tale of Belonging
SATURDAY CHURCH: A Colorful Tale Of Belonging

Saturday Church is a story of hope and redemption and yet another “need to see” tale, of a group of people deemed “different” by society, that ends up proving how alike we all actually are.

ABE & PHIL'S LAST POKER GAME: Rest In Greatness, Martin Landau
ABE & PHIL’S LAST POKER GAME: Rest In Greatness, Martin Landau

Abe & Phil’s Last Poker Game boasts a trio of fantastic performances, particularly from Landau in one of his finest turns in his final film, and contains just enough laughs and dramatic themes to overcome Weiner’s rookie missteps.

THE PARTY: Accept The Invite To Sally Potter's British Black-Comedy
THE PARTY: Accept The Invite To Sally Potter’s British Black Comedy

From the riotous to the poignant, Sally Potter’s The Party taps into the state-of-the-nation with a smart, sharp comedy populated with hilarious characters and brought to life by a truly fantastic cast.

JUST CHARLIE: Willing Empathy Into Being

Director Rebekah Fortune’s Just Charlie is an empathetic transgender coming out tale that slowly becomes a moving story of self-acceptance.

Crossing Borders: The 7 Films Of Femme Frontera Filmaker Showcase 2017
Crossing Borders: The 7 Films Of Femme Frontera Filmaker Showcase 2017

There are seven remarkable films at the heart of Femme Frontera, a short film showcase…

ON THE BEACH AT NIGHT ALONE: Expelling The Sins Of The Past
ON THE BEACH AT NIGHT ALONE: Expelling The Sins Of The Past

Director Hong Sang-Soo’s latest effort, On The Beach At Night Alone, is one of his most deeply autobiographical (and best!) to date, but it isn’t particularly accessible for newcomers to his filmography.

Staff Inquiry: Top 10 Films Of 2017
Staff Inquiry: Top 10 Films Of 2017

The Film Inquiry team counts down their top ten films of 2017, with each writer compiling their own list and describing in further detail their number 1 pick.

THE STRANGE ONES: Elusive In The Right Way
THE STRANGE ONES: Elusive In The Right Way

A provoking film that resonates long after the credits have roles, The Strange Ones is an understated debut, with just enough external beauty and internal unease to keep us hopeful for their cinematic future.