adaptation

BONES AND ALL Trailer
Venice International Film Festival 2022: BONES AND ALL

Luca Guadagnino’s Bones and All is a monumental statement on the beautiful powers of love bolstered by great performances.

WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING: A Tune Worth Watching
WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING: A Tune Worth Watching

At its core, Where the Crawdads Sing is an examination of abandonment and loneliness, as well as survival within the unrelenting naturalist circle of life.

HAPPENING: Then, Now, Tomorrow

Happening is an unflinching portrayal of the horrors that far too many people have gone through in order to exercise control over their own bodies.

DEEP WATER: Ben Affleck And Ana De Armas Sell The Sizzle, But Not The Steak
DEEP WATER: Ben Affleck And Ana De Armas Sell The Sizzle, But Not The Steak

The best thing about Adrian Lyne’s Deep Water is that it possesses star power in Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, two of our hottest actors.

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: A Short But Worthy Beginning
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: A Short But Worthy Beginning

The new animated Diary of a Wimpy Kid tells a familiar story and executes it on an arguably bare minimum.

THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: Joel Coen's Striking Solo Debut
THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: Joel Coen’s Striking Solo Debut

Out of the countless productions of The Scottish Play that exist, Coen definitely brings something new to the table.

DUNE: Villeneuve Plays it Safe and the Results Are Very OK
DUNE: Villeneuve Plays it Safe and the Results Are Very OK

Dune is a fine adaptation that works on the basic levels of storytelling and entertainment that Hollywood builds its backbone on.

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.

TIFF 2021: THE HUMANS
TIFF 2021: THE HUMANS

With The Humans, director Stephen Karam uses cinematic space and language to transform his play into one remarkable film.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE: A Cheerful Teen-Drag Musical
EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE: A Cheerful Teen-Drag Musical

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is one of the better film adaptations of a stage musical.

THE GREEN KNIGHT: A Journey That Travels At Its Own Pace
THE GREEN KNIGHT: A Journey That Travels At Its Own Pace

The Green Knight is an immersive, beautifully photographed if sometimes frustratingly structured fantasy adaptation.

FEAR STREET PART THREE: 1666: Perfect End to the Trilogy, but Leaves Room for More
FEAR STREET PART THREE: 1666: Perfect End to the Trilogy, but Leaves Room for More

Fear Street Part Three: 1666, the third part of a trilogy, ties everything perfectly back to the first two films.

Interview With Joan Allen For LISEY'S STORY
Interview With Joan Allen For LISEY’S STORY

Film Inquiry spoke with Joan Allen, one of the stars of the newest Stephen King adaptations: Lisey’s Story.

Interview with Ron Cephas Jones for LISEY'S STORY
Interview with Ron Cephas Jones for LISEY’S STORY

Film Inquiry spoke with Ron Cephas Jones for his role in the latest Stephen King adaptation: Lisey’s Story.

BERLIN ALEXANDERPLATZ: A Modern Reimagining of a Weimar Classic
BERLIN ALEXANDERPLATZ: A Modern Reimagining of a Weimar Classic

With lots to admire about the ambitious reimagining, including strong performances and visual flair, the modernization of this tale feels out of place.