2020s

NYFF 2021: IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE & INTRODUCTION
NYFF 2021: IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE & INTRODUCTION

In Front of Your Face and Introduction serve as a satisfying reminder that one of world cinema’s most consistent filmmakers is still thriving.

THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK: An Underwhelming Appendage to TV's Greatest Series
THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK: An Underwhelming Appendage to TV’s Greatest Series

The Many Saints of Newark, a prequel film to The Sopranos, never quite reaches the heights of its television show predecessor.

NYFF 2021: THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: A Wicked Reimagining
NYFF 2021: THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: A Wicked Reimagining

Elevated by excellent performances, minimalist interpretation of the visuals, and sound design that is larger than life, The Tragedy of Macbeth soars.

NYFF 2021 BENEDETTA A Hysterical Film About Mass Hysteria
NYFF 2021: BENEDETTA: A Hysterical Film About Mass Hysteria

Paul Verhoeven’s latest film Benedetta, based on the infamous 17th century, has the Catholic Church up in arms as it delivers the satire.

NYFF 2021 THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD
NYFF 2021: THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD

You’ll definitely laugh, and you might cry, too; whatever the case may be, you’re guaranteed to be moved by Trier’s empathetic storytelling.

NITRAM: An Ice-Cold Examination of Evil

Nitram is a potboiling study of human fragility that doesn’t heal our scars so much as it asks us to accept that they are here to stay.

NYFF 2021: BERGMAN ISLAND
NYFF 2021: BERGMAN ISLAND

Mia Hansen-Løve’s Bergman Island features emotionally intelligent filmmaking and a lovely central performance from Vicky Krieps.

TIFF 2021 Roundup: THE POWER OF THE DOG, BENEDICTION, AFTER BLUE, and COMPARTMENT NO. 6
TIFF 2021 Roundup: THE POWER OF THE DOG, BENEDICTION, AFTER BLUE, and COMPARTMENT NO. 6

As part of TIFF 2021, we took a look at The Power of the Dog, Benediction, After Blue, and Compartment No. 6.

TIFF 2021: Scarborough
TIFF 2021: Scarborough

Scarborough follows the lives of three families and expands on their struggles and triumphs as they navigate through adversity.

TIFF 2021: FLEE: Animation as Therapy
TIFF 2021: FLEE: Animation as Therapy

Jonas Poher Rasmussen’s Flee uses animation as a form of therapy for both its central subject and the audience.

CRY MACHO: Clint Eastwood's Latest is a Mixed Bag of Emotions
CRY MACHO: Clint Eastwood’s Latest is a Mixed Bag of Emotions

As it is, Cry Macho is the type of story that Eastwood has both told and portrayed better in the past.

Venice Film Festival 2021: Toni Servillo on THE KING OF LAUGHTER
Venice Film Festival 2021: Toni Servillo on THE KING OF LAUGHTER

In The King of Laughter, Toni Servillo portrays iconic Italian actor and playwright Eduardo Scarpetta…

TIFF 2021: BERGMAN ISLAND
TIFF 2021: BERGMAN ISLAND

Just like the movie-within-a-movie style Hansen-Løve uses to tell the story,  her latest film is a layered, intelligent work full of reflection about art, life, and relationships.

TIFF 2021: Interview with Director/Writer Blaine Thurier and Actress Alanna Bale of KICKING BLOOD
TIFF 2021: Interview with Director/Writer Blaine Thurier and Actress Alanna Bale of KICKING BLOOD

Film Inquiry sat down with Blaine Thurier and Alanna Bale sat down to their latest film, Kicking Blood, as part of TIFF 2021.

TIFF 2021: WHERE IS ANNE FRANK: Creative Animation Vs. Wonky Plot
TIFF 2021: WHERE IS ANNE FRANK: Creative Animation Vs. Wonky Plot

Ari Folman’s latest Where Is Anne Frank is a kaleidoscope of beautiful visuals and good intentions, even if some of them don’t exactly land.