directorial debut

Tribeca Film Festival 2023: BUCKY F*CKING DENT
Tribeca Film Festival 2023: BUCKY F**CKING DENT

Fantastical yet relatable, Bucky Fucking Dent is a moving debut by David Duchovny.

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.

Tribeca Film Festival 2022: SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS
Tribeca Film Festival 2022: SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS

Ray Ramano makes his directorial debut with Somewhere In Queens, a comedy-drama about an Italian-American family.

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.

Toronto International Film Festival 2020: ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI
Toronto International Film Festival 2020: ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI

A perfectly timed film that corresponds intimately to the social issues we are living through, One Night In Miami is one to watch.

Interview with the Cast and Director of GET DUKED!
Interview with the Cast and Director of GET DUKED!

Film Inquiry recently had the chance to talk with Scottish filmmaker Ninian Doff about his whacky, psychedelic teenage film, Get Duked!

SXSW 2020: I WILL MAKE YOU MINE: Make this Yours
SXSW 2020: I WILL MAKE YOU MINE: Make This Yours

Despite a few stumbles along the way, I Will Make You Mine is a deeply nuanced directorial debut and character study that will leave audiences satisfied.

NIGERIAN PRINCE: A Somewhat Standard Thriller Lifted By Its Novel Setting
NIGERIAN PRINCE: A Somewhat Standard Thriller Lifted By Its Novel Setting

What makes Nigerian Prince stand apart from the cavalcade of other crime thrillers cribbed straight out of the Guy Ritchie handbook is its Nigerian setting.

A STAR IS BORN: Heart And Soul In Cooper And Gaga's Song
A STAR IS BORN: Heart And Soul In Cooper & Gaga’s Song

A Star is Born announces Bradley Cooper as the next great actor-director, but Lady Gaga is by far the beating heart of his directorial debut.

Fantastic Fest Review: MID90s: Jonah Hill Graduates with Honors
Fantastic Fest Review: MID90s: Jonah Hill Graduates With Honors

In a decade over-saturated with cheap nostalgia, it is a delight to see a film about the 90s that doesn’t try to be about the 90s; Mid90s tells a timeless story of self-discovery.

ALL ABOUT NINA: Stunning Directing Debut With Inspired Lead Performance
ALL ABOUT NINA: Stunning Directing Debut With Inspired Lead Performance

It’s uncommon for a film to have scenes of vulgar comedy and yet be heart-wrenchingly emotional – but All About Nina is bold, and deserves your attention.

WILDLIFE: Paul Dano's directorial debut is a quiet stunner
WILDLIFE: Paul Dano’s Directorial Debut Is A Quiet Stunner

Wildlife, an intimate period piece, is an assured directorial debut driven by three stellar performances.

YARDIE: A Powerful Coming-of-Age Crime Thriller Possibly Staggered By Passion
YARDIE: A Powerful Coming-Of-Age Crime Thriller Staggered By Passion

Yardie is loaded with Idris Elba’s enthusiasm, but feels decidedly less confident in the wake of other recent directorial debuts.

HER COMPOSITION: A Sensual Journey Of Sound

As a first-time feature for writer/director Stephan Littger, Her Composition is ambitious and full of earnest affectivity.

PIN CUSHION: The Nightmare Of Bullying
PIN CUSHION: The Nightmare Of Bullying

For sheer distinctiveness of vision, and for the visceral portrayal of how it feels to be bullied, director Deborah Haywood deserves plaudits for Pin Cushion.