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1 week ago | 
filminquiry.com | Jules Caldeira
How far would you go to solve a loved one’s disappearance if the police were no help? Or their murder? Even if the truth puts your own life at risk? Netflix has recently released season two of its slept-on Austrian thriller Totenfrau, or Woman of the Dead. Based on the novel by Bernhard Aichner, the show is back with more thrills, more action, and more bodies.
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2 weeks ago | 
filminquiry.com | Jules Caldeira
Following a UK/European tour and just in time for summer, The Brian Jonestown Massacre have released a new single. Dubbed a “double A-side” release, “Makes Me Great” and “Out of Body” are a one-two punch of the bluesy, psychedelic rock ‘n’ roll that they’ve become famous for over the past three decades. Starting with an acoustic guitar and a bouncy cadence, “Makes Me Great” quickly builds into a groove right at home in BJM’s repertoire.
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2 weeks ago | 
filminquiry.com | Jules Caldeira
Whoever said rock ‘n’ roll was dead failed to let Royal Blunder know. Born from the ashes of other projects, this Seattle four-piece is releasing their debut EP, “Only More is Enough.”With four tracks and clocking in at under thirteen minutes, this is the kind of garage-rock power-pop that will have you drumming the steering wheel during your morning commute or tapping your toe as you do the dishes.
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3 weeks ago | 
filminquiry.com | Jules Caldeira
Since 1965, Pink Floyd have wowed fans all over the globe, becoming one of the most influential rock bands of all time. They’ve released fifteen studio albums, seven live albums, and performed countless dynamic, elaborate concerts. In 1971, filmmaker Adrian Maben came to the band with an idea: to film Pink Floyd performing in the ancient Amphitheater of Pompeii in Italy.
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1 month ago | 
filminquiry.com | Jules Caldeira
After the loss of a loved one, it can seem almost impossible to get through the day. How do you just go back to work, fake a smile, or get through any kind of routine? Do you shut down completely, or open yourself up to the opportunity to feel love again? In Darkest Miriam, we follow the eponymous protagonist through her own struggles with grief, as well as her hopes of love along the way. Dark Themes With a Light TouchMiram (Britt Lower) is a librarian with a menagerie of patrons and colleagues.
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1 month ago | 
filminquiry.com | Jules Caldeira
Family. It’s a constant among cultures all around the globe, with love and respect for elders going back centuries. For some, the stories they tell and the wisdom they impart can inspire future generations. In return, their kin and descendants do their best to honor their final wishes when the time comes. In Mola: A Tibetan Story of Love and Loss, we see the tale of a woman of faith, her family, and how important those connections are.
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2 months ago | 
filminquiry.com | Jules Caldeira
For our final installment of Slamdance, we’re covering a fictional drama about the struggles of Alzheimer’s and a documentary about a New York LGBTQI icon. Banr (Erica Xia-Hou)Liu Ximei (Baoqing Li)and her husband Zhang Jianjun (Sui Li) have been together for over forty years. Now, they enter a new and difficult chapter of their lives as Wei’s Alzheimer’s begins to worsen.
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2 months ago | 
filminquiry.com | Jules Caldeira
Today, we’re looking at two short films from Slamdance about creatives and their minds. One focuses on a filmmaker preparing for the eventual progression of his diagnosis, and the other is about a drummer struggling through a creative block. Noggin (Case Jernigan)Being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is life-changing. The symptoms that can arise from it, especially as the years go on, can be frightening. Your vision can double, you can have trouble walking, and your memory can even be affected.
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2 months ago | 
filminquiry.com | Jules Caldeira
For this installment of Slamdance coverage, we’re looking at an inspiring documentary and a gripping fictional drama based on a true story. Standout: The Ben Kjar Story (Tanner Christensen)Ben was born with Crouzon’s Syndrome, a craniofacial congenital affliction that affects the shape of the skull. Though surrounded by love and support from his big family growing up, strangers tended to react differently to his appearance.
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2 months ago | 
filminquiry.com | Jules Caldeira
Today, we’re looking at two documentaries fresh from Slamdance: One focusing on politics and social justice in Omaha, and another exploring the truth of a mysterious hole in northern California. My Omaha (Nick Beaulieu)In 2016, filmmaker Nick Bealieu returned to his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska for a two-pronged project. Over the years, he chronicles the growing social justice movement in town, Omaha’s historical racial issues, and the violence that they seemingly constantly endure.
