SXSW 2021 saw the world premiere of Alone Together, a rich documentary on PC music trailblazer Charli XCX, following her behind the scenes of crafting her 2020 album how i’m feeling now during the global pandemic. What stands out about this doc, directed by Bradley Bell and Pablo Jones-Soler (known collectively as Bradley & Pablo), is that…
When Kyle Stone tries to explain his work, he sometimes compares it to keeping track of cows in a field. His job is to make sure there are enough cows in the pasture to keep it from getting overgrown, but not too many, so there’s enough grass to go around. Except his cows are tiny…
East of the Old Town of Kaunas, a mere five minutes from the blue-domed, Neo-Byzantine St. Michael the Archangel Church, lies a small, triangular square with an Aztec symbol painted on the ground. This unique traffic island is surrounded by three busy streets; you can’t access it, you can barely even see it from street…
São Jorge is one of nine islands that make up the Azores archipelago. The long, narrow landmass measures just 53 kilometers (33 miles) long and 8 kilometers (5 miles) wide. A high plateau runs along the center of São Jorge, marked by a row of volcanic peaks. At the foot of the steep cliffs lie a number of…
Say Your Prayers, directed by Harry Michell and written by Jamie Fraser and Harry Michell, is a dark comedy following two orphaned brothers – Tim (Harry Melling) and Vic (Tom Brooke) – turned Christian hitmen. The film balances moments of humor with character growth, while also balancing the aim of its jokes, so the film…
At the start of World War II, Australia was unprepared for the conflict, especially in regards to supplies of petrol. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonAttempts were made during the 1930s to increase storage, but motoring was such a new industry that no real progress was made towards keeping storage ahead of…
It doesn’t take a crystal ball to predict what will happen when Hollywood’s biggest stars gather later this month. The upcoming Oscars telecast will be a ratings catastrophe, part of a trend tarring recent awards show galas. When every third celebrity insults half the country, it’s only natural said half will tune out. Read moreA…
★★★★ Directed by: #HassanRaza Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonWritten by: #HassanRaza Starring: #SoneraAngel, #JessicaBalmer, #JamesGraeme Read moreRobert Stack Finally Solves a Mystery in ‘The Strange and Deadly Occurrence’Film Review by: Patrick Foley There’s something romantic about a struggling artist – thanklessly toiling away at their craft, ignored by an apathetic world…
Named both for its unusual location—on the seventh floor of downtown Chicago’s historic Garland Building, which was built in the early 1900s—and for the aromas and tastes that greet diners, Heaven On Seven has been serving Cajun fare for decades. It’s most distinctive feature, though, are the hot sauces that cover the tables and even…
The name Benedict Arnold is synonymous with treason in the United States. During the American Revolutionary War, Arnold was initially a valiant member of the Continental Army, earning fame and honor during the Battle of Saratoga and the capture of Fort Ticonderoga. He gained the trust of General George Washington and in 1780, he was…
A chance meeting leads to a story you won’t believe in Zola, the latest from co-writer/director Janicza Bravo. The allure of big money is what does Zola in. A new friend, one who aggressively latches onto her, says she knows a place they can make thousands doing what they love: stripping. So she gets in a…
The gang of masked figures came barreling down Didi Chailuri’s main street just shy of 11 a.m. on a March morning. Mud-streaked, screaming, and armed with whips, they brought chaos to the narrow streets of this otherwise sleepy village of about 1,200 people in Georgia’s eastern Kakheti region. But the berikas, as they are known,…
The towers perched on the top of the three peaks of Monte Titano are the symbol of the small country of San Marino, but while the first and second are famous tourist attractions, the third is hardly visited. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonThe third tower, known as Montale, is the smallest…
One of the few places left to still see wild bison in their natural habitat, Elk Island is a unique preserve that includes Astotin Lake, the surrounding wetlands, aspen woodlands, and prairie meadows that are filled with wildlife. Most notable among this collection of wildlife is a herd of wild storied plains bison that have…
Erin Brockovich serves as a producer on ABC’s “Rebel,” a show built around her celebrated ability to navigate unjust systems in her pursuit of justice. As a Brockovich avatar, the great and still-underrated Katey Sagal plays Annie “Rebel” Bello, a vocal warrior for justice who has difficulty balancing her personal life and very public causes. It’s…
When I was a child in New Jersey, summer meant berry picking. As the wild raspberries ripened, the emerald woods around our house became spotted with bright bursts of deep purple. We would plunge through the brambles to collect enough juicy, tangy-sweet berries to make a pie. We didn’t realize that the local black raspberries…
As anyone who’s visited Florida knows, the state’s sweet calling card is Key lime pie. But Key lime’s cousin—sour orange pie—is not nearly as famous in the Sunshine State. And yet, their recipes are almost identical. Both have a graham-cracker crust topped with a tangy, condensed milk–based custard. The only real difference is the fruit…
Dea Kulumbegashvili‘s feature film debut, Beginning, is a technically sound and emotionally harrowing experience that is sure to envelop audiences from its very first frame. This striking debut certainly doesn’t feel like the product of a first-time filmmaker, and has rightfully been accumulating praise during its initial festival run. Kulumbegashvili spoke with Film Inquiry about…
There are two takeaways from this week’s above-average episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race: every single editing choice pointed towards the 4th alternate to the crown (i.e., the queen booted from this episode) and, after 13 weeks of episodes, it should be obvious to these queens that the judges want to see more versatility and not…
Junaluska provides valuable insight into North Carolina’s history, Black Mennonites, and race in Appalachia. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonThousands of tourists and Appalachian State football fans walk down King Street in Boone, North Carolina, past farm-to-table cafes and the Mast General Store, without knowing about Junaluska. The Junaluska community sits just…
The winner of the Special Jury Prize for Visionary Filmmaking at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and Lesotho’s first-ever submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, This is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection is a devastating depiction of one woman’s fight to maintain the traditions of her people when the crushing…