There are some actors who are remarkably gifted at comedy. They have perfect timing, can pratfall with the best of them, and deliver punchlines with ease. There are also some actors especially inclined towards dramatic roles. They can be brooding…
Welcome to Movie DNA, a column that recognizes the direct and indirect cinematic roots of both new and classic movies. Learn some film history, become a more well-rounded viewer, and enjoy like-minded works of the past. This entry recommends movies to…
Adam Carolla never jumped aboard the Trump Train. The two worked together on Donald Trump’s “Celebrity Apprentice” years ago, a union which gave the podcaster a unique perspective on the future President. Still, it wasn’t enough for Carolla to don…
Joyeux Noel! Gledelig Jul! Frohe Weihnachten! Mele Kalikimaka! From all of us at FirstShowing.net, we want to wish every one our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays! Whether you’re in quarantine alone, with family or friends, or…
Like so many pubs across the United Kingdom, the Baverstock Arms is surrounded by history. Unlike most historic inns, however, this is not the location of a significant event, nor is it haunted or the subject of traditional tales. This…
Among his many directorial super powers, Robert Rodriguez has the ability to glide with ease between worlds that are family-friendly (“Spy Kids”) and those that are extreme, campy, and violent (“Machete”). Each jump between genres exhibits varying degrees of success,…
Much like the country’s capital, Wellington, has embraced the “world’s coolest little capital” title bestowed upon it by Lonely Planet in 2013, many other New Zealand attractions now proudly declare themselves “the world’s coolest.” That’s at least the claim the…
Located in beautiful Marblehead, Herreshoff Castle is a hidden Gothic structure embellishing the town. Inspired by Erik the Red’s Viking property located in Greenland, Waldo Ballard built the castle in 1920. It was later sold to Francis Herreshoff in 1945.…
This article is part of our 2020 Rewind. Follow along as we explore the best and most interesting movies, shows, performances, and more from this very strange year. In this entry, we tread carefully into the shadows to find the best horror movies…
Welcome to the newest, and at times goriest, column here at Film Inquiry – Horrific Inquiry. Twice a month, I will be tackling all things horror, each month bringing two films back into the spotlight to terrify and frighten once…