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PREY: An Anti-Colonialist Action Movie
PREY: An Anti-Colonialist Action Movie

Prey offers an excellent example of less being more, especially in a series long known for its over-the-top dialogue and gory violence.

LOVE IN TAIPEI: A Pleasant But Predictable YA Adaptation
LOVE IN TAIPEI: A Pleasant But Predictable YA Adaptation

Sweet if innocuous entertainment, Love in Taipei is pleasant but predictable.

THE DEEPEST BREATH: Elegant But Deadly
THE DEEPEST BREATH: Elegant But Deadly

A quiet, poignant, and moving documentary, The Deepest Breath is unforgettable.

THE OUT-LAWS: A Criminal Offense
THE OUT-LAWS: A Criminal Offense

The Out-Laws is a workable piece of entertainment, yet will struggle to be a film audiences remember after its release.

THE STRANGER: A True Crime Becomes A Slow-paced And Dark Thriller
THE STRANGER: A True Crime Becomes A Slow-paced And Dark Thriller

The Stranger has many surprises and very clever narrative journeys, managing to build an atmosphere of suspense with very few and wisely used resources.

TED LASSO Interview With Music Supervisor Tony Von Pervieux
TED LASSO Interview With Music Supervisor Tony Von Pervieux

Film Inquiry spoke with Ted Lasso’s musical supervisor Tony Von Pervieux about his work on the show and its latest season.

Tribeca Film Festival 2023: TAKE CARE OF MAYA
Tribeca Film Festival 2023: TAKE CARE OF MAYA

From anger to frustration to tears, Take Care of Maya delivers a deeply affecting look at the breakdown of a family when another says its broken.

BEING MARY TYLER MOORE: More Than A TV Icon
BEING MARY TYLER MOORE: More Than A TV Icon

Being Mary Tyler Moore not only is it full of personal remembrances, but it also her career that was so intimately intertwined with the rise of television.

THE MOTHER: Flawed Film With A Villain Problem
THE MOTHER: Flawed Film With A Villain Problem

Despite well choreographed action and a gritty performance from Jennifer Lopez, The Mother is not the Mother’s Day vehicle Netflix had hoped it would be.

Horrific Inquiry: GOODNIGHT MOMMY (2022)

Goodnight Mommy is a decent horror vehicle, designed to entertain but lacking the stamina and direction to terrify.

SHADOW AND BONE SEASON 2: Shaky Start Folds To Solid Finish
SHADOW AND BONE SEASON 2: Shaky Start Folds To Solid Finish

Critiques aside, Shadow and Bone’s second season is not without its successes, and by season’s end, you will find you can’t wait to return.

YOUR PLACE OR MINE: A Generic Comedy That Promises More Than It Delivers
YOUR PLACE OR MINE: A Generic Comedy That Promises More Than It Delivers

While Your Place or Mine finally brings these two stars together, it fails to truly reach the mark of success.

STOLEN YOUTH: INSIDE THE CULT AT SARAH LAWRENCE: A Nightmarish Documentary Of Pain, Trauma And Hope
STOLEN YOUTH: INSIDE THE CULT AT SARAH LAWRENCE: A Nightmarish Documentary Of Pain, Trauma And Hope

Stolen Youth is a vital docuseries in both the world of criminal segments and in the world of psychology.

Netflix's Love Affair with Arab Women: A Double-Edged Sword
Netflix’s Love Affair With Arab Women: A Double-Edged Sword

Small as it may be, Arab viewers do play a part in Netflix’s algorithms and in generating insights for content. But who exactly are these Arab viewers?

SICK: No Quarantine Required
SICK: No Quarantine Required

While Sick may not be the grade-A horror film it wants to be, it is an enjoyable watch, with a few surprises, and some great visual creations.