2020s

JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH: A Revolutionary Take On The Black Panthers And The Civil Rights Movement
JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH: A Revolutionary Take On The Black Panthers And The Civil Rights Movement

Judas and the Black Messiah is a nuanced film that slowly peels back its layers, revealing a depth that will resonate for years to come.

PG: PSYCHO GOREMAN: A Film About Order Vs. Chaos
PG: PSYCHO GOREMAN: A Film About Order Vs. Chaos

PG: Psycho Goreman may become a cult film favorite with its quotable lines, an imaginative cast of fantastical characters, and irreverent attitude.

FATALE: A Sultry Thriller Lacking Heat
FATALE: A Sultry Thriller Lacking Heat

There are few surprises to be had in Fatale, a film bloated with talent but which lacks the chops to make good use of it.

Interview with Kate Amundsen, Star of DONNA: Stronger Than Pretty
Interview With Kate Amundsen, Star Of DONNA: STRONGER THAN PRETTY

Donna is being released later this month onto all major streaming platforms. Film Inquiry had the opportunity to interview star Kate Amundsen.

THE MAP OF TINY PERFECT THINGS: Full Of Tropes Yet It Still Works
THE MAP OF TINY PERFECT THINGS: Full Of Tropes Yet It Still Works

Despite its conventional, problematic, and at-times tedious first half, The Map of Tiny Perfect Things finds its footing delivery emotionally rewarding.

NEW YORK TIMES PRESENTS: FRAMING BRITNEY SPEARS: #FreeBritney B*tch
NEW YORK TIMES PRESENTS: FRAMING BRITNEY SPEARS: #FreeBritney B*tch

Framing Britney Spears may not be the best documentary of 2021, but it sure to become the most relevant and vital in the fight for freedom and equality.

SUNDANCE 2021 INTERVIEW WITH TRY HARDER! DIRECTOR DEBBIE LUM
SUNDANCE 2021: INTERVIEW WITH TRY HARDER! DIRECTOR DEBBIE LUM

Try Harder! is a documentary follwing five students as they go through the college admissions frenzy. Reyzando Nawara spoke with director Debbie Lum.

Sundance 2021: DOUBLESPEAK: Devastating, Beautiful And Urgent
Sundance 2021: DOUBLESPEAK: Devastating, Beautiful And Urgent

Doublespeak may be a short film, but it joins other recent features and dives into how a system that is supposed to protect people can fail again and again.

A GLITCH IN THE MATRIX: Déjà Neu
A GLITCH IN THE MATRIX: Déjà Neu

A Glitch in the Matrix is an engrossing feature that looks and feels unlike anything else out there in any genre or style in filmmaking.

BABY DONE: Charming and Realistic Relationship Comedy with Wonderful Performances
BABY DONE: Charming and Realistic Relationship Comedy with Wonderful Performances

Baby Done is a heartfelt and hilarious film, with stellar performances, exploring the sacrifices we all experience in life and love.

Interview With Kevin Macdonald, Director Of THE MAURITANIAN
Interview With Kevin Macdonald, Director Of THE MAURITANIAN

Film Inquiry’s Luke Parker recently spoke with director Kevin Macdonald about his award-contending drama, The Mauritanian.

RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE S13E6 "Disco-Mentary": At The End Of The Day, Tamisha Iman Is A Blessing
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE S13E6 “Disco-Mentary”: At The End Of The Day, Tamisha Iman Is A Blessing

While this week’s episode was pretty average, it had a joyful, educational maxi-challenge and a sad departure from an amazing queen.

A GHOST WAITS: A Horror Rom-Com With Heart & Allure
A GHOST WAITS: A Horror Rom-Com With Heart & Allure

A Ghost Waits won’t provide too many chills and scares, but it will provide a well-crafted, tonally ambitious narrative of love and loneliness.

PLEASURE: The Pain of It All
Sundance 2021: Interview With Director And Writer Ninja Thyberg Of PLEASURE

Wilson Kwong spoke with director and writer Ninja Thyberg about her process as a director for her film Pleasure.

PLEASURE: The Pain of It All
Sundance 2021: PLEASURE

Pleasure is a film that can be difficult to watch, but is so mesmerizing that it can also be hard to look away.