2020

PIECES OF A WOMAN: Nurturing Life & Facing Death
PIECES OF A WOMAN: Nurturing Life & Facing Death

Pieces of A Woman is remarkable – it’s either the final great film of 2020 or the first masterwork of 2021.

THE MYSTERY OF THE PINK FLAMINGO: La Vie En Kitsch
THE MYSTERY OF THE PINK FLAMINGO: La Vie En Kitsch

The Mystery of the Pink Flamingo embodies the spirit of its subject in wonderfully weird ways that entertain.

WONDER WOMAN 1984 And SUPERMAN III: A Reflection On Truth, Justice, And The American Way
WONDER WOMAN 1984 And SUPERMAN III: A Reflection On Truth, Justice, And The American Way

By examining these two films, audiences can come to terms with why this struggle against business practices in America has felt so small in past films.

Staff Inquiry: Top Tens of 2020
Staff Inquiry: Top Tens of 2020

2020 has finally ended and we here at Film Inquiry want to look back at one of the few bright spots it had to offer: the amazing movies.

Staff Inquiry: The 20 Best TV Shows of 2020
Staff Inquiry: The 20 Best TV Shows of 2020

In the latest Staff Inquiry, our writers look back on the year recalling their favorite TV series of 2020!

BEASTS CLAWING AT STRAWS: Ashes, Blood, And An Emotionless Void
BEASTS CLAWING AT STRAWS: Ashes, Blood, And An Emotionless Void

The unfortunate thing about Beasts Clawing at Straws is that it tries to force entertainment through shock value instead of investing in the characters.

CASTLE FREAK: Remake Adds More Lovecraftian Charm
CASTLE FREAK: Remake Adds More Lovecraftian Charm

Castle Freak is an interesting update to a familiar horror film, and manages to add more of the Lovecraftian influence back into the world.

DEATH TO 2020: A Comedic And Cathartic Release From The Past
DEATH TO 2020: A Comedic And Cathartic Release From The Past

Death to 2020 says a farewell to the year in the best way possible, inviting every viewer to join in the experience and the catharsis.

THE DRY: When It Rains, It Pours
THE DRY: When It Rains, It Pours

The Dry has just enough mystery and intrigue lingering at every begrimed frame to keep the audiences invested.

"Sometimes Making Movies Is A Lot About Having Faith" Interview with Dante Lam, Director of THE RESCUE
“Sometimes Making Movies Is A Lot About Having Faith” Interview with Dante Lam, Director of THE RESCUE

Alex Lines had the chance to talk with director Dante Lam about his latest film The Rescue.

THE MIDNIGHT SKY: An Intriguing, Yet Underwhelming Sci-Fi Spectacle
THE MIDNIGHT SKY: An Intriguing, Yet Underwhelming Sci-Fi Spectacle

The Midnight Sky is another example of something that could’ve been a complex and emotionally affecting work of science-fiction, but quickly collapses.

The Ripper: Come for Investiagtion, Stay for Commentary
The Ripper: Come for The Investigation, Stay for Commentary

The Ripper, the eponymous killer, and the series expose the misogyny with aplomb at every step and moreover, it is persistently captivating.

SISTER OF THE GROOM: Lose This Invitation
SISTER OF THE GROOM: Lose This Invitation

Lacking excitement, humor or focus, unfortunately, Sister of the Groom is a wedding only fit for 2020.

ENFANT TERRIBLE: The Troubled, Tragic Soul of an Auteur
ENFANT TERRIBLE: The Troubled, Tragic Soul of an Auteur

Enfant Terrible, Oskar Roehler’s filmic biography of Rainer Werner Fassbinder, intertwines this political manifesto with its subject’s personal life.

DICK JOHNSON IS DEAD: A Wonderful Testament to Life And Love
DICK JOHNSON IS DEAD: A Wonderful Testament to Life And Love

Kirsten Johnson’s film is a wonderful testament to both her aging father and the importance of treasuring the people we love most in life.