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CIFF 2019: Interview With François Ozon, Director Of BY THE GRACE OF GOD
CIFF 2019: Interview With François Ozon, Director Of BY THE GRACE OF GOD

François Ozon attended the Chicago International Film Festival to promote By the Grace of God . Here’s what he had to say about the film, its reception, and its relationship to his career and life.

Monster Fest 2019: PORNO
Monster Fest 2019: PORNO

Coming in at just over 90 minutes with a solid pace throughout, Porno is very funny, very gross, and full of heart.

BY THE GRACE OF GOD: More than just the "French Spotlight"
BY THE GRACE OF GOD: More Than Just The “French Spotlight”

By the Grace of God is flawed, but undeniably powerful. It definitely needs to be regarded as more than just the “French Spotlight”. 

THE VELOCIPASTOR: The Poster Might Be The Best Part...
THE VELOCIPASTOR: The Poster Might Be The Best Part…

Velocipaster would have worked better as a short film. As is, it pulls itself into too many directions with random plot lines.

TIFF 2019: Interview With Director Jorunn Myklebust Syversen Of DISCO
TIFF 2019: Interview With Director Jorunn Myklebust Syversen Of DISCO

Wilson Kwong spoke with Norwegian filmmaker Jorunn Myklebust Syversen about her new film Disco during Toronto International Film Festival.

THEM THAT FOLLOW: A Confident Debut That Still Falls Short
THEM THAT FOLLOW: A Confident Debut That Still Falls Short

Them That Follow needed a bit more oomph to truly stand out, especially with a cast this talented and a subject this ripe with potential.

SURVIVING CONFESSION: Faith-Based Comedy Confesses The Cruciality Of Doubt
SURVIVING CONFESSION: Faith-Based Comedy Confesses The Cruciality Of Doubt

Surviving Confession is very much a lively indie taking place in a lifelessly cramped setting, while bluntly speaking some commendable verities of being human.

Molly Hewitt’s HOLY TRINITY & The Meaning Of Life In Dystopia

Molly Hewitt spoke exclusively to Film Inquiry about Holy Trinity, alternative sexuality, lifestyles and spirituality, and life in dystopia.

How The Horror Films of Michael Dougherty Subvert Christianity
How The Horror Films of Michael Dougherty Subvert Christianity

Michael Dougherty’s films sneakily inject themes of religion in the horror narrative. Danny Anderson takes a look at how two of his films subvert Christianity.

BACK TO THE FATHERLAND: A Shallow Glimpse At Deep Topics
BACK TO THE FATHERLAND: A Shallow Glimpse At Deep Topics

Back to the Fatherland looks at Israelis who have moved to Austria despite the historical hardships. Intriguing, yet the execution doesn’t do it justice.

JOHN WICK: Capitalism Dressed In Religious Clothes

Despite the atheism and pure materialism in the world of John Wick, the bureaucracy of the High Table wields its power using the rhetoric of religion.

HAIL, SATAN?: Solipsistic Liberalism in the Age of Pence
HAIL, SATAN?: Solipsistic Liberalism In The Age Of Pence

Hail, Satan? neatly fits in with a series of recent documentaries that do little more than preach to the liberal choir.

Fantasy Science Pt. 24: ANGELS & DEMONS, Antimatter, And The "God Particle"
Fantasy Science Pt. 24: ANGELS & DEMONS, Antimatter, And The “God Particle”

In Angels & Demons, “antimatter” is what the villains want to use to blow up the Vatican. What is antimatter, and is it really that explosive?

THE GOLEM: Resurrecting An Ancient Tale
THE GOLEM: Resurrecting An Ancient Tale

The Golem is closer to a moody thriller than a horror – and although thematically interesting, still lacks the bite it sorely needs.

UNTOGETHER: An Introspective Rom-Com

If you’re searching for a romantic comedy that focuses more on the muddy journey versus a mirage of perfection, Untogether might be the one for you.