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This week, Film Inquiry Editor in Chief Kristy Strouse joins to discuss two major releases from over the Christmas holiday weekend. First, Kristy and Jesse give their thoughts on Wonder Woman 1984 and why the highly anticipated superhero sequel manages to fall flat on its feet. Then, things get...existential as the two explore the high-concept world and poignant themes of Pixar's latest film,...

One of the year's most hotly anticipated releases, Christopher Nolan's Tenet took the bold strategy of debuting on some of the largest movie-screens possible in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. While Nolan envisioned his time-bending spy thriller as the movie to single-handedly save the theatrical experience, audiences (at least in the United States) largely stayed away. Now that it...

Miss out on this year's Toronto International Film Festival? No worries, many of the most talked-about titles from the fall festival are now available to view. Host Jesse Nussman and guest Hunter Heilman discuss two such pictures; Chloé Zhao's Nomadland, starring Francis McDormand, and Francis Lee's Ammonite, starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan. Jesse and Hunter also touch on the f...

Debuting in 1941, Citizen Kane has become synonymous with greatness, the kind of motion picture that seemingly weaves together bold artistic vision with savage commentary to create one of the most aesthetically groundbreaking movies ever made. This week on The Latest, host Jesse Nussman and guest Josh Martin discuss Kane's legacy and fiery debate over its authorship, further explored in David...

This week, Jesse is joined by Elements of Madness writer Hunter Heilman to discuss the recently released drama Hillbilly Elegy, including a breakdown of the film's themes, its relationship to the hotly debated memoir of the same name, and whether or not actresses Amy Adams and Glenn Close will clinch their long-overdue Oscar wins for their performances in the picture.

Is it a TV series? A collection of movies? Whatever you want to call it, Steve McQueen's Small Axe anthology is one of the great cinematic experiences of 2020. Jesse talks with fellow Film Inquiry critic Lee Jutton about the first film in the collection, Mangrove, now available to watch on Amazon Prime. Then Lee gives a preview of the next two entries, Lovers Rock and Red, White and Blue, whic...

With fall TV in full swing, Jesse talks to Film Inquiry Editor in Chief Kristy Strouse and guest Mark Marousis about three of the season's most talked-about series. Find out what makes Netflix's "The Queen's Gambit" one of the most celebrated shows of the year, why "The Mandalorian" feels like the ideal "Star Wars" experience, and whether "The Undoing" i...

This week, Jesse and Film Inquiry Editor in Chief Kristy Strouse dive into the career of director Sofia Coppola, including a discussion on her best films, and her latest picture "On the Rocks," starring Bill Murray and Rashida Jones.

As the United States gears up for a historic presidential election, host Jesse Nussman and guest Josh Martin sit down to discuss two recently released films attempting to comment on the nation's state. The two tackle the controversy and mania of "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm," Sacha Baron Cohen's follow-up to his 2006 comedy smash-hit "Borat," as well as "American Utopia,...

This week, Jesse is joined by Film Inquiry staff writer Andrew Young to discuss the recent remake of "Rebecca," now available to watch on Netflix. The two also discuss the film's relationship to Alfred Hitchcock's Oscar-winning 1940 adaptation of the same novel and how the new adaption fits within the filmography of its director; Ben Wheatley.

This week, Jesse is joined by Elements of Madness writer Hunter Heilman to break down the career of writer/director Aaron Sorkin, including a look at his most acclaimed screenplays and an in-depth discussion on his latest picture, "The Trial of the Chicago 7."

This week, Jesse is joined once again by guest Jordan Snyder to discuss the career of Adam Sandler and break down the comedy star's best, and most surprising performances in honor of his new film "Hubie Halloween."

With more documentaries at fingertips than ever before, it's a treat to experience something truly original and striking. This picture dares to expand the possibilities of the form and redefine what we expect from non-fiction storytelling. This week, Jesse is joined by guest Jordan Snyder to discuss such a picture, Kirsten Johnson's "Dick Johnson Is Dead," a heartwarming and hilari...

Fall film festivals are in full swing, and that means it's about time to be talking about the award season. But, with COVID-19 pushing back the calendar on many significant releases, what will the award race look like this year? Host Jesse Nussman and Film Inquiry staff writer Josh Martin explore what movies are jumping out to audiences at festivals, how an absence of major studio title could...

With coronavirus closing down theaters across the United States, many avid cinephiles are turning to VOD and streaming services to experience new films. But, is it possible for at-home-viewing to either enhance or dampen our opinion on a movie? Host Jesse Nussman and guest Hunter Heilman discuss this topic concerning Disney's live-action remake of "Mulan," and Charlie Kaufman's lat...