drama

SHOT CALLER: A Terrifyingly Accurate Castigation Of White Supremacy
SHOT CALLER: A Terrifyingly Accurate Castigation Of White Supremacy

What Shot Caller lacks for, narratively, it makes up for in its complex character study guised as a prison drama, expertly exposing human nature’s animalism.

CARDINALS: Sin & Sorrow In Small-Town Canada
CARDINALS: Sin & Sorrow In Small-Town Canada (#TIFF)

Cardinals is a tense and subtly effective thriller set in small-town Canada, bolstered by strong performances and complex themes.

YEAR BY THE SEA: An Exploration Of Friendships Wasted By An Unwanted Ending
YEAR BY THE SEA: An Exploration Of Friendships Wasted By An Unwanted Ending

It’s abundantly clear that Year By The Sea is composer Alexander Janko’s directorial debut, as its characters are underdeveloped and predictable plot-lines are lost amidst the beautiful scenery of Cape Cod.

IS THIS NOW: Bafflingly Bad
IS THIS NOW: Bafflingly Bad

Is This Now is a perplexingly bad movie, rife with awkward tonal shifts, poor camerawork, unbelievable acting, and a very unfitting ending.

FALLEN: A Ridiculous, Derivative, Yet Somehow Endearing Mess
FALLEN: A Ridiculous, Derivative, Yet Somehow Endearing Mess

Despite a winning performance from Lola Kirke, it looks like Fallen’s destiny is to be assigned to the scrapheap of YA movie history.

Seed&Spark Shorts Part 3: ARTS AND CRAFTS (An Interview With Director, Nina Gielen)

Nina Gielen’s supernatural drama Arts & Crafts is gaining attention on Seed & Spark. She talked to Film Inquiry about the film’s creation.

The Nominated Film You Might Have Missed: SAVING PRIVATE RYAN
The Nominated Film You Might Have Missed: SAVING PRIVATE RYAN

In our latest entry of The Nominated Film You May Have Missed series, we discuss the 1998 War drama Saving Private Ryan.

GOD'S OWN COUNTRY: A Gritty Twist On The Stereotypical Coming Out Story
GOD’S OWN COUNTRY: A Gritty Twist On The Stereotypical Coming Out Story

God’s Own Country, a unique coming out story, is an amazing directorial debut for Francis Lee despite some minor, forgivable missteps.

THE TRIP TO SPAIN: Coogan And Brydon Still Reign Supreme
THE TRIP TO SPAIN: Coogan & Brydon’s Finest Trip Yet

Coogan and Brydon bare their truest selves in The Trip To Spain, resulting in an emotional and bitingly honest chord that rings mellifluous with the viewer.

Lightningface
LIGHTNINGFACE: The Internet’s Boyfriend Strikes Again

Lightningface is a 20 minute short film starring Oscar Isaac as his life changes drastically after being struck by lightning.

FINAL PORTRAIT: A Perfect Perspicacity Into The Life Of Alberto Giacometti
FINAL PORTRAIT: A Perfect Perspicacity Into The Life Of Alberto Giacometti

Final Portrait is filled with acute vigor, seamlessly-interwoven humor, impeccable historical accuracy, and superb acting that combine for another Tucci gem.

LADY MACBETH: Sex, Murder, Lies
LADY MACBETH: Sex, Murder, Lies

Lady Macbeth pokes at the romanticized perspective of Victorian-set films, becoming more akin to a macabre neo-noir.

Actor Profile: Mary Louise Parker
Actor Profile: Mary Louise Parker

Mary Louise Parker is a versatile actor who has found success on stage, TV and in films; here is a rundown of her career so far.

A FATHER'S DAY: A Beautifully Effective Zombie Short
A FATHER’S DAY: A Beautifully Effective Zombie Short

A Father’s Day is a short film told about an estranged pair of father-daughter zombies, and it is surprisingly effective.

THE GLASS CASTLE: Tidiness Undermines Impact
THE GLASS CASTLE: Tidiness Undermines Impact

Despite a talented cast and crew, The Glass Castle ultimately fails as an adaptation of the famous memoir due to some questionable decisions.