comedy

HAROLD AND MAUDE: Revisiting Hal Ashby's Inspirational Cult Classic After 50 Years
HAROLD AND MAUDE: Revisiting Hal Ashby’s Inspirational Cult Classic After 50 Years

Even more so than its celebratory aspects, Harold and Maude holds a special place in my heart because of what it meant to me when I first watched it.

THE KING'S MAN: More Class Than Crass While Still Kicking Ass
THE KING’S MAN: More Class Than Crass While Still Kicking Ass

Combined with Vaughn’s ability, there’s a genuine surprise to this entry that may make this the best of the series.

DON'T LOOK UP: Adam McKay Reaches For The Stars
DON’T LOOK UP: Adam McKay Reaches For The Stars

Adam McKay has crafted a harsh examination of our treatment and lack of action of the environment we live in, one that is sure to push the conversation.

THE HATING GAME: An Easy Breezy Rom-Com With Heart
THE HATING GAME: An Easy Breezy Rom-Com With Heart

The Hating Game may not be the perfect rom-com, but it entertains like classics of the past, delivering on what it promises and perfect for rewatches.

FRANCE: Seydoux Shines In Dumont’s Sloppy Satire
FRANCE: Seydoux Shines In Dumont’s Sloppy Satire

While Dumont’s France seems more interested in piling dramatic events on top of dramatic events, Seydoux is never less than masterful.

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.

Dean Martin: The King of Cool: A Tender Examination with Minor Revelations
Dean Martin: The King of Cool: A Tender Examination with Minor Revelations

In the vein of Citizen Kane, the documentary sets out on the foolhardy task of finding Dean Martin’s Rosebud: the puzzle piece to unlock what made him tick.

Interview With Writer/Director of SILENT NIGHT, Camille Griffin
Interview With Camille Griffin Writer/Director Of SILENT NIGHT

Film Inquiry spoke with writer/director Camille Griffin for her feature directorial debut: Silent Night.

BAD LUCK BANGING OR LOONY PORN: When Private Goes Public
BAD LUCK BANGING OR LOONY PORN: When Private Goes Public

With Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn, director Radu Jude seeks to expose the hypocrisy inherent in those who find sex obscene.

Queerly Ever After #64 LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP (2006)
Queerly Ever After #64: LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP (2006)

Queerly Ever After dives into 2006’s Long-Term Relationship, where two men enter a relationship despite their contrasting political views.

BLACK FRIDAY: Fun Horror Comedy for the Holidays
BLACK FRIDAY: Fun Horror Comedy for the Holidays

I’ve always wondered why Black Friday had not been explored in a horror film. Director…

CHRISTMAS ON THE CAROUSEL: Reflective Christmas Romance With A Unique Setting
CHRISTMAS ON THE CAROUSEL: Reflective Christmas Romance With A Unique Setting

Christmas on the Carousel is an entertaining Christmas romantic drama with strong performances.

Horrific Inquiry: TRICK ‘R TREAT (2007)
Horrific Inquiry: TRICK ‘R TREAT (2007)

Trick ‘r Treat lives up to its reputation taking the traditions of the holiday and wielding them into a horrific tale of lore, murder, and revenge.

Queerly Ever After #62: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT (2011)
Queerly Ever After #62: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT (2011)

In this week’s Queerly Ever After, we take a look at 2011’s What Happens Next, a romantic comedy where the romance outpaces the comedy.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2: Needs More Kooky
THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2: Needs More Kooky

Despite some improvements over the previous film, The Addams Family 2 still feels stuck in the first gear of safe animated adaptations.