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GIVING BIRTH TO A BUTTERFLY: Mothers, Sons And Identity Theft
GIVING BIRTH TO A BUTTERFLY: Mothers, Sons And Identity Theft

Giving Birth to a Butterfly is a story about the ties that bind us, to each other as well as to reality itself. 

SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS: Funny, Heartfelt And Real
SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS: Funny, Heartfelt And Real

Ray Romano’s directorial debut Somewhere in Queens is a heartfelt story about family and going too far to protect those we love.

BLACKBERRY: A Farcical Biopic About The Modern Communication Boom
BLACKBERRY: A Farcical Biopic About The Modern Communication Boom

BlackBerry is not a film that takes a radical departure from the form, but its mixture of comedy and workplace drama makes it delectable viewing.

BEAU IS AFRAID: The Guilty Remains of a Mad Genius
BEAU IS AFRAID: The Guilty Remains of a Mad Genius

Beau is Afraid is an aggressive, arguably juvenile film that throws everything at the wall, and truly needs to be seen to be believed.

Interview With Composer Gene Back Of SHORTCOMINGS
Interview With Composer Gene Back Of SHORTCOMINGS

Wilson Kwong spoke with Gene Back, composer of Shortcomings!

iMORDECAI: A Charming Portrait Of Man You’ve Never Heard Of
iMORDECAI: A Charming Portrait Of Man You’ve Never Heard Of

iMordecai is a definite recommendation for those yearning for an earnest movie-watching experience.

THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE: It’s-A Meh Movie!
THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE: It’s-A Meh Movie!

The most positive praise that can be bestowed on The Super Mario Bros Movie is that it’s not as bad as 1993’s Super Mario Bros.

Horrific Inquiry: JENNIFER'S BODY (2009)
Horrific Inquiry: JENNIFER’S BODY (2009)

While not all elements come together as cohesively as others, Jennifer’s Body proves itself to be one wild, satirically horrific experience.

SUMMONING SYLVIA: LGBTQ Horror/Comedy At Its Best
SUMMONING SYLVIA: LGBTQ Horror/Comedy At Its Best

While Summoning Sylvia does drag on occasion, it still delivers a very fun and funny ride from beginning to end.

BEEF Season 1: When Lives Collide
BEEF Season 1: When Lives Collide

One of the best shows of 2023 so far, Beef is an impeccably cast, riotous effort that disarms and discomforts in equal measure.

THE WORST ONES: A French Drama With Its Heart In The Right Place
THE WORST ONES: A French Drama With Its Heart In The Right Place

The Worst Ones asks some very complex and compelling questions about the ethics of filmmaking and the emotions of young actors.

Interview With Tomás Gómez Bustillo Writer/Director of CHRONICLES OF A WANDERING SAINT
Interview With Tomás Gómez Bustillo Writer/Director of CHRONICLES OF A WANDERING SAINT

Film Inquiry spoke with writer/director Tomás Gómez Bustillo for Chronicles of a Wandering Saint!

SXSW Film Festival 2023: LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, FRY BREAD FACE AND ME & FURIES
SXSW Film Festival 2023: LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, FRY BREAD FACE AND ME & FURIES

In her final report from the 2023 SXSW Film Festival, Kristy Strouse reviews Furies, Fry Bread Face and Me and Late Night with the Devil!

THE MAGICIAN'S ELEPHANT: Hope Is Never Lost
THE MAGICIAN’S ELEPHANT: Hope Is Never Lost

The Magician’s Elephant is heartwarming and pure, and while predictable to a fault, it is a film the whole family will enjoy.

Horrific Inquiry: LEPRECHAUN 3 (1995)
Horrific Inquiry: LEPRECHAUN 3 (1995)

Leprechaun 3 is not a film that will be at the top of your watch list this season, yet it speaks to the continuing campy nature of the Leprechaun franchise.