BOFCA REVIEW ROUND-UP: 11/22/2019

Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in the movie The IrishmanTHE IRISHMAN

“For all those that derided Scorsese for supposedly making films that support the unchecked male ego, THE IRISHMAN makes the director’s viewpoint even clearer: These violent and broken men are not to be worshipped, as they are constantly twisting the truth to appease the emotional faults that threaten to tear them apart.” – Sam Cohen, EDGE Media Network

“It’s an unexpectedly gripping elegy on a procession of tough guys and the meaning of their deeds, especially as embodied here by the Mount Rushmore of actors who have left us indelible imprints of their performances on film.” – Joyce Kulhawik, Joyce’s Choices

“In some ways, you can say that THE IRISHMAN was a safe movie for Martin Scorsese to make.” – Jaskee Hickman, Cinematic Essential

Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers holding his puppet Daniel the Tiger in the movie A Beautiful Day in the NeighborhoodA BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

“It leaves us with an appreciation for Fred Rogers, and how much we could use someone of his temperament today.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

“I would encourage all to take the time to watch A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD as Tom Hanks delivers a stellar performance in another memorable role.” – Jaskee Hickman, Cinematic Essential

 

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Ewan MacGregor peers through an axe hole in a door in the movie Doctor SleepDOCTOR SLEEP

“It’s an immensely silly story that follows the structure of a Marvel superhero movie more than it does the original horror blueprint of its predecessor, but that doesn’t diminish DOCTOR SLEEP’s merit as a compelling work from a horror director who is always fascinated with the layers beneath the spookiness.” – Greg Vellante, Spectrum Culture

“As a fan of horror, I would have preferred a genuine scary movie here, but I left feeling satisfied with it being a drama/thriller instead.” – Jaskee Hickman, Cinematic Essential

“Physical and emotional trauma have always been omnipresent in the horror genre. Some filmmakers may use them as a cheap gambit to suck the viewer into whatever harebrained story they’re trying to tell. Others, like directors Rob Zombie and Mike Flanagan, work overtime to make sure their depictions are carefully construed through imagery and dialogue, much of which add to a specifically tailored atmosphere for often-familiar material to play out in.” – Sam Cohen, EDGE Media Network

“…a movie that will attract interest of fans of the novels or the earlier movie but falls short of its epic intentions.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

“It’s been a while since such a seriously seductive and evil character has shown up in a horror movie, especially one who scares the crap out of you without depending on makeup or special effects.” – John Black, Gruesome Magazine

 

Noah Jupe covered in pie in the movie Honey BoyHONEY BOY

I loved thinking about HONEY BOY after watching it, but I wish I could say the same about the act of watching the film itself. – Greg Vellante, EDGE Media Network

 

 

Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver lay in bed with their son in the movie Marriage StoryMARRIAGE STORY

“It’s irrevocably sad and painstakingly honest, resulting in some of Baumbach’s richest and most rewarding storytelling. You don’t just watch it; you feel every single moment.” – Greg Vellante, Spectrum Culture

 

BOFCA REVIEW ROUND-UP: 11/01/2019

Cynthia Erivo holds a child and points a pistol at the camera in the movie HarrietHARRIET

“This is a movie where a black heroine defies everyone who tells her she cannot succeed… and then proceeds to do just that.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

 

 

Mackenzie-Davis-Terminator-Dark-FateTERMINATOR: DARK FATE

“[It] delivers on its promise of mixing action, special effects, and character moments, and treating the series elders with respect and affection.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

 

Edward Norton confronts Willem Dafoe in the movie Motherless BrooklynMOTHERLESS BROOKLYN

“Norton shows himself to as impressive behind the camera as he often is in front of it.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies