2020s

GUNDA: A Pig’s Life in Black and White
GUNDA: A Pig’s Life in Black and White

Sparing us a heavy-handed lecture, Gunda shows us why we should value animals for more than just their meat, and is all the more powerful for it.

THE MAN IN THE PINSTRIPE SUIT: Precise Execution Delivers Promise
THE MAN IN THE PINSTRIPE SUIT: Precise Execution Delivers Promise

There are short films that spark franchises, and The Man in the Pinstripe Suit has the makings of such a success.

WE BROKE UP: A Twist On A Traditional Rom-Com Which Finds Laughs In Uncomfortable Moments
WE BROKE UP: A Twist On A Traditional Rom-Com Which Finds Laughs In Uncomfortable Moments

Lead with strong performances, We Broke Up is a welcome twist on the traditional rom-com challenging audience assumptions.

MUSIC: How Is Autism Still Misused In Movies?
MUSIC: How Is Autism Still Misused In Movies?

Music is just another piece of the puzzle in forming the gross picture of ableism, placed with good intentions or lack of insight.

MONDAY: It’s Got That Monday Feeling
MONDAY: It’s Got That Monday Feeling

As captivating of an examination it is, Monday constantly threatens to lose its audience, its pace and lack of empathy disconnecting.

2021 Oscar Animated Shorts: Animated Passion Comes To Life
2021 Oscar Animated Shorts: Animated Passion Comes To Life

Stephanie Archer takes a look at 2021’s Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films: Burrow, Genius Loci, Opera, Yes-People and If Anything Happens I Love You.

"I Have Never Seen Power Like This Before." Interview With Shalini Kantayya, Director Of Big Tech Doc, CODED BIAS
“I Have Never Seen Power Like This Before.” Interview With Shalini Kantayya, Director Of Big Tech Doc, CODED BIAS

Luke Parker spoke with documentary filmmaker Shalini Kantayya about Coded Bias, her frightening exposé on big tech data collection.

BREWMANCE: A Love Letter To Liquid Art
BREWMANCE: A Love Letter To Liquid Art

The sounds and the visuals are warm, especially if you are a fan, inviting you in not as a viewer but as a fellow lover of “liquid art”.

International Film Festival Rotterdam 2021: Interview With Director/Writer Karen Cinorre Of MAYDAY
International Film Festival Rotterdam 2021: Interview With Director/Writer Karen Cinorre Of MAYDAY

Writer/director Karen Cinorre spoke to Film Inquiry about Mayday during its premiere at the 2021 edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam.

SXSW 2021: ALONE TOGETHER, LILY TOPPLES THE WORLD & UNITED STATES VS. REALITY WINNER
“It’s A Visual Representation Of What We Felt During Lockdown”: Interview With Bradley Bell & Pablo Jones-Soler, Directors Of ALONE TOGETHER

Musanna Ahmed spoke with co-directors Bradley Bell and Pablo Jones-Soler about their film Alone Together, quarantine, marketing plans and more!

SAY YOUR PRAYERS: Well-Balanced Dark Religious Comedy With Stellar Performances
SAY YOUR PRAYERS: Well-Balanced Dark Religious Comedy With Stellar Performances

Say Your Prayers is a thoughtful and humorous exploration of morality, religion, and the strength of individual people.

International Film Festival Rotterdam 2021: Interview With Director/Writer Dea Kulumbegashvili Of BEGINNING
International Film Festival Rotterdam 2021: Interview With Director/Writer Dea Kulumbegashvili Of BEGINNING

Dea Kulumbegashvili spoke with Film Inquiry about Beginning at the 2021 edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam.

THE OAK ROOM: Atmospheric Slow Burn With Potential
THE OAK ROOM: Atmospheric Slow Burn With Potential

The Oak Room brings light to the darkness of storytelling but at times this is not enough to stay invested in the story and its characters.

GODZILLA VS. KONG: The Good Old Smash And Grab
GODZILLA VS. KONG: The Good Old Smash And Grab

While Godzilla vs. Kong is by far the best installment of this rebooted franchise, the MonsterVerse could still learn a few lessons from its forerunners.

SXSW 2021: INTRODUCING, SELMA BLAIR: Profoundly Moving in its Bravery
SXSW 2021: INTRODUCING, SELMA BLAIR: Profoundly Moving in its Bravery

With a narrative full of precious highs and vulnerable lows, Introducing, Selma Blair is a raw, honest account of one celebrity’s journey dealing with MS.