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THE OUTSIDER (S1,E6) "The One About the Yiddish Vampire": Evil Takes Various Forms
THE OUTSIDER (S1E6) “The One About the Yiddish Vampire”: Evil Takes Various Forms

Episode 6 of The Outsider is a step in the right direction, the intoxicating dread and craft continue to permeate the show’s structure.

GRETEL & HANSEL: Unique, Stylish & Muddled Remix Of A Classic Fable
GRETEL & HANSEL: Unique, Stylish & Muddled Remix Of A Classic Fable

Gretel & Hansel is conceptually a clever spin on a story we all know, but when that spin fails at generating scares or digging up much in the way of completely novel insight, it’s hard to know what to get out of the experience.

CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Season 3: A Bloated Third Venture To Hell & Back
CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Season 3: A Bloated Third Venture To Hell & Back

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina didn’t quite deliver on all fronts, deploying more inspiration from Riverdale — a decision that ultimately backfires.

LES MISÉRABLES: Modern Warfare
LES MISÉRABLES: Modern Warfare

Beyond its clear feats for being a feature debut, Les Misérables is an urgent urban masterpiece.

THE OUTSIDER (S1,E3) "Dark Uncle": The Grueling Aftermath
THE OUTSIDER (S1E3) “Dark Uncle”: The Grueling Aftermath

At the end of last week’s two-part premiere, the body count was astounding. We lost…

GET GONE: I Wish I Had
GET GONE: I Wish I Had

If you see this streaming the next time you are surfing, Get Gone. There are other things to explore.

YOU SEASON 2: A Worthy Season That's Even More Addictive
YOU SEASON 2: A Worthy Season That’s Even More Addictive

The second season of You is even more bonkers than its predecessor, rectifying loose plot threads and keeping the addictive contents of the first season.

THE OUTSIDER (S1E1,2) "Fish In A Barrel" & "Roanoke": Not Your Ordinary Stephen King Story
THE OUTSIDER (S1E1,2) “Fish In A Barrel” & “Roanoke”: Not Your Ordinary Stephen King Story

With no monsters to summon, The Outsider is not your ordinary Stephen King adaptation, death and faulty humans the true focus. Don’t be left out of HBO’s latest obsession.

Barry W. Levy & Helenna Santos Take Aim At The Multiverse With THE SHASTA TRIANGLE
Barry W. Levy & Helenna Santos Take Aim At The Multiverse With THE SHASTA TRIANGLE

Director Barry W. Levy and co-writer, co-producer and star Helenna Santos of The Shasta Triangle spoke to Film Inquiry about their new film, and the current world of low-budget, independent filmmaking.

CODE 8: Where Superpowers In Cinema Take A Left Curve
CODE 8: Where Superpowers In Cinema Take A Left Curve

Code 8 is exhilarating, gruesome, and touching, and its unique premise may very well be appreciated across genres.

TIFF 19: Beautiful Traitors in Assayas' WASP NETWORK
WASP NETWORK: Assayas’ Spy Thriller Bites Off More Than It Can Chew

Wasp Network’s bites off far more than it can chew, there’s no denying this all-star cast makes up for what is lost in plot.

BLACK CHRISTMAS: Smashes The Patriarchy With Strong Women
BLACK CHRISTMAS: Smashes The Patriarchy With Strong Women

Black Christmas is angry, terrifying, empowering even – all that surrounded with the threatening notes of holiday songs playing in the background and a stalker out to get you.

LECTION: A Poorly Paced Post-Apocalyptic Political Thriller
LECTION: A Poorly Paced Post-Apocalyptic Political Thriller

Lection has potential to be a thriller with political undertones, but feels more like a basic metaphorical statement thrown over the top of a slow-paced film.

THE GOOD LIAR: Lies & Deceit Can't Cover Up The Mess At The Center Of This Misfire
THE GOOD LIAR: Lies & Deceit Can’t Cover Up The Mess At The Center Of This Misfire

The Good Liar features great performances from Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren, but the film can’t overcome other problems. Chris Cassingham reviews.

I SEE YOU: A Film With A Twist Or Two — Or Three
I SEE YOU: A Film With A Twist Or Two – Or Three

I See You is a well-crafted head-scratcher even if it doesn’t seem so at first.