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NICO, 1988: Interview With Director Susanna Nicchiarelli And Star Trine Dyrholm
NICO, 1988: Interview With Writer/Director Susanna Nicchiarelli & Star Trine Dyrholm

Former Velvet Underground singer Nico is the subject of a new warts-and-all biopic. We spoke with the movie’s director and star about the challenges of putting a notoriously difficult woman’s life on screen.

2036: ORIGIN UNKNOWN: A.I. Focused Sci-Fi Feels Far Too Familiar
2036: ORIGIN UNKNOWN: A.I. Focused Sci-Fi Feels Far Too Familiar

Katee Sackhoff’s ability to pull off an almost solo performance is 2036: Origin Unknown’s saving grace and, ultimately, is what makes it worth any of your time.

PEOPLE YOU MAY KNOW: An Intelligent And Riveting Short (& Interview with Writer/director Louisa Fielden)
PEOPLE YOU MAY KNOW: An Intelligent And Riveting Short (& Interview with director Louisa Fielden)

Film Inquiry’s Kristy Strouse got to talk to filmmaker Louisa Fielden about her very timely short film People You May Know.

The History of British Cinema Part 1: The Rise Of The Studio Film
The History of British Cinema Part 1: The Rise Of The Studio Film

In this first part of The History of British Cinema, we discuss the rise of the studio film in the 1940s and ’50s.

CALIBRE: A Quiet, absorbing thriller
CALIBRE: A Quiet, Absorbing Thriller

While the premise is nothing new, Calibre’s approach to it is rather refreshing – it’s a confident thriller that constructs tension effectively.

Interview With Milda Baginskaite, Director & Martha Binns, Star Of 7 PLANETS

We were able to talk with Milda Baginskaite and Martha Binns, director and star respectively, of the short sci-fi drama 7 Planets, about the creative decisions for this film, and the experience of making it.

THE LIGHTHOUSE: Interesting Drama That Drifts Into Stormy Seas
THE LIGHTHOUSE: Interesting Drama That Drifts Into Stormy Seas

The Lighthouse is one of the best locked-room dramas that Britain has ever produced, and it works as an impressive showcase of the talents behind it.

SWIMMING WITH MEN: British comedy fails to make a splash
SWIMMING WITH MEN: British Comedy Fails To Make A Splash

Swimming with Men is a wasted opportunity for what could have been an effective character comedy in the same vein as The Full Monty.

SPIDARLINGS: An Incoherent Camp Experience
SPIDARLINGS: An Incoherent Camp Experience

Spidarlings is a love letter to a forgotten era of midnight movies – but in 2018, it feels less revolutionary than in their 70’s heyday.

THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS: A Bizarre Story You Won't Forget
THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS: A Bizarre Story You Won’t Forget

With more than enough to keep the story moving, Three Identical Strangers is a compelling documentary that keeps the tale moving quickly through twists and turns.

Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: TIME TRIAL: Hypnotic Perspective From The Saddle (& Interview With Filmmaker Finlay Pretsell)
Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: TIME TRIAL: Hypnotic Perspective From The Saddle (& Interview With Filmmaker Finlay Pretsell)

We got a chance to speak to director Finlay Pretsell of cycling documentary Time Trial after it played at Sheffield Doc/Fest.

SUSU: A Flawed But Interesting Examination Of Orientalism
SUSU: A Flawed But Interesting Examination Of Orientalism

Whilst not always smoothly or coherently told through the performances and screenplay, Susu is a slightly confused movie with a distinct point to make.

ZOO: A Charming Family Flick That'll Leave You Wanting More
ZOO: A Charming Family Flick That’ll Leave You Wanting More

Certainly a crowd pleaser, Zoo is light and easy, yet lacks a certain depth for its subject matter, despite its talented cast, that will leave you wanting more.

MONOCHROME: British Serial Killer Drama Lacks Cutting Edge
MONOCHROME: British Serial Killer Drama Lacks Cutting Edge

Despite its ambition and occasional impressive visual flourish, Monochrome is wrecked by its slow pace, poor writing and dull, unconvincing characters.

THE BOOKSHOP: An Adaptation That Flew Too Far From The Sun
THE BOOKSHOP: An Adaptation That Flew Too Far From The Sun

Director Isabel Coixet tries to adapt The Bookshop’s source material in its entirety – and it feels incoherent told as a narrative feature.