Review: Beautiful cinematography, tender performances bring ‘C’mon C’mon’ to life
“C’mon, C’mon” earns its emotional ups and downs on its way to being one of the best films of 2021.
Review: ‘Petite Maman’ tackles grief with tender childhood innocence
“Petite Maman” is a simple, tender story, but it manages to take grand ideas and whittle them down to the basics.
Review: Will Smith serves up an awards-worthy performance to make ‘King Richard’ a hit
The Will Smith hype is real, as the actor delivers one of his very best performances in “King Richard.”
Film Fest 919 announces 2021 lineup, highlighted by ‘King Richard,’ ‘Spencer’
Film Fest 919 has announced its slate for the 2021 festival, and it does not disappoint. Check out the full line up!
The Lawler Brothers release debut short film ‘Good Samaritans’
After premiering “Good Samaritans” at Film Fest 919 in October, the Lawler Brothers’s debut short film is now available for the world to see.
Review: ‘One Night in Miami’ delivers a powerful what-if? story
“One Night in Miami” delivers a powerful portrait of race, justice and celebrity that’s just as relevant now as it was in 1964.
Podcast: The 2014 Movie Draft
Draft Day is here and Zach and Johnny are turning back the clock to 2014 to pick their favorite movies from the year.
Film Fest 919 announces 2020 slate, ‘One Night in Miami,’ ‘MLK/FBI’ to open
Film Fest 919 in Chapel Hill will open with “One Night in Miami” and “MLK/FBI” on October 14 and 15. See the full Film Fest 919 slate now!
Podcast: ‘The Devil All The Time’ and ‘Antebellum’ Reviews, ‘Mandalorian’ Trailer and MCU News
It may be the most depressing episode of all time as Johnny and Zach break down “The Devil All the Time” and “Antebellum.”
Chapel Hill’s Film Fest 919 announces drive-in festival
Film Fest 919 will return this year with a drive-in festival in Chapel Hill.
Q&A with Academy Award-winning VFX supervisor Joe Letteri
Inside The Film Room senior writer got the chance to speak with four-time Academy Award-winning visual effects supervisor Joe Letteri about his career and upcoming projects.
Review: ‘Ford v Ferrari’ is loud, fast and tons of fun
James Mangold’s “Ford v Ferrari” is a proper adult drama set at 200 miles per hour.
Review: ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ is an intimate, authentic look at queer romance
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” plays out very much like the painting of a masterpiece. It takes its time, slowly sketching out the skeleton. Its movements are careful and tender. Eventually, the details are filled in, and all of the elements come together to create something greater than the sum of its parts.
Exit Survey: ‘Jojo Rabbit’
Taiki Waititi’s “Jojo Rabbit” took home TIFF’s Audience Award, and the Inside The Film Room staff got the chance to check out the World War II fantasy satire at Film Fest 919.
Review: ‘Marriage Story’ is a near-perfect look at love and heartbreak
With a masterpiece like “Marriage Story,” Netflix looks poised to win big at the Oscars this year.
Review: ‘Parasite’ is a masterpiece from Bong Joon-ho
“Parasite” has been hailed as not only the best film of the year, but one of the best films of the decade. The hype is rightfully earned.