For a restaurant serving what was until recently a Class 5 narcotic substance, the clientele appeared older than one might expect: a couple of extended families, including grandma and grandpa; a woman having a quiet lunch with a man who appeared to be her father; a low-key middle-aged couple. Even the decor—cheesy knick knacks, thick…
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. Attempts 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 usage. As a result at the start 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. Tell that…
★★★★ Directed by: #HassanRaza Written by: #HassanRaza Starring: #SoneraAngel, #JessicaBalmer, #JamesGraeme Film Review by: Patrick Foley There’s something romantic about a struggling artist – thanklessly toiling away at their craft, ignored by an apathetic world demanding they distract themselves with ‘real life’ problems, until one day passion and art wins out and the creative mind…
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 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. The third tower, known as Montale, is the smallest and most recent of the three fortifications. It…
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,…
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. Thousands 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 north of the university, and it remains one…
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…
American painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell is the first name that comes to mind for many people when they think of art that captures “slices of life.” His cover illustrations for The Saturday Evening Post included some of the most iconic images of everyday American life during the early 20th-century. One such image, entitled “The Pharmacist”…
Few late night hosts badgered President Donald Trump more than Samantha Bee. The progressive TBS star hounded the president for four-plus years, particularly over his immigration policies. For Bee, the “kids in cages” saga, where children were separated from their parents and held in “internment camps,” was arguably the worst of the worst. “The president…
Ilsan Lake Park first opened in May 1996. It was constructed over a period of about three years, an impressive feat considering its size. The lake’s surface area is well over 3,o00,000 square feet making it the largest man-made lake in Asia. The park was designed to provide a natural-looking outdoor space in an urban area….
Step back in time inside one of the largest video stores on the east coast. As a non-profit, VisArt Video is a movie museum of sorts and is an educational resource for the community regarding all things related to the filmmaking process. With more than 35,000 movies for rent, there are more than enough titles…
Gear up for round two in Space Jam: A New Legacy, the latest from director Malcolm D. Lee. The ’90s hit that smooshed Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes together is getting a revamp with today’s king of basketball, Lebron James. He’s sucked into the animated world through a computer along with his son, and in order to…
Rotterdam is known for its modern and daring architecture that draws many people to the city’s center. The center is also home to reminders of when the city was bombed by Nazi Germany in 1940. The local government has fought hard to make certain the city’s history and links to the past are not forgotten….
★★★★ Directed by #SophiaNahliAllison#KrisBowers #SkyeFitzgerald #AnthonyGiacchino #AndersHammer #BenProudfoot Film Review by George Wolf As usual, these nominated documentary shorts are often heart-wrenching, but able to speak necessary truths to power and our collective human experience. A Concerto Is a Conversation 13 mins. Directors: Kris Bowers and Ben Proudfoot Pianist and film composer Kris Bowers explains…
“Those men that came for your father – did you see their faces?” Warner Bros has debuted the first official trailer for a thriller titled Those Who Wish Me Dead, the latest feature directed by writer / filmmaker Taylor Sheridan after he broke out as a director with Wind River a few years back. While…
Crossing the Streams is our series of guides looking at all the offerings hitting the big streaming services each month. This time we’re checking out the new Amazon Prime arrivals for April 2021, including plenty of new releases, great Westerns, Russell Crowe movies, and more! Amazon Prime Pick of the Month for April 2021 While…
“I will kill everyone linked to you.” Well Go USA has released an official US trailer for a crazy fun Korean action thriller movie called Deliver Us From Evil, from filmmaker Won-Chon Hong, best known as the screenwriter of The Chaser, The Scam, The Yellow Sea, and Confession of Murder. This is actually more of…
The latex glove was a streaky, dirty, yellow-gray, the color of a plastic bag that somersaulted into a tree and got tangled in the branches. When citizen scientists in the Netherlands spotted it in August 2020 while collecting trash along Leiden’s Oude Vest canal, they noticed something unsettling. The glove was torn, and wedged inside…
“There’s something about poetic justice that’s just so… poetic.” Disney has debuted a second official trailer for the new live-action Cruella movie, the new story about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious – and notoriously fashionable – villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. We already featured the first teaser trailer and…
In 2019, Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite took the world by storm, becoming the first South Korean film to win the coveted Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and further garnering a large assortment of (very well-deserved) accolades throughout the year, before being awarded Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature Film…
“You can’t be following me!? Like, I’m ‘No One Special’, man.” IFC Films has unveiled an official trailer for the indie film Mainstream, which originally premiered at last year’s big Venice Film Festival during the pandemic. The second feature from filmmaker Gia Coppola (following Palo Alto) is another intense social media cautionary tale about a…