BOFCA REVIEW ROUNDUP: 1/16/2026

28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a visceral film that will either convince you that a zombie movie can have substance or else make you wonder if the people praising the film are zombies themselves. For the record, this reviewer is definitely in the former camp.” Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

SOUND OF FALLING

“Mascha Schilinski’s generational family drama preserves a past of repeated traumas that echo through the ages.” Killian Melloy, Cinesaurus Rex

 

BOFCA REVIEW ROUNDUP: 1/9/2026

FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER

“What’s it all about? The better question is: What isn’t it about? This film feels more integrated and complete than have some Jarmusch joints.” Killian Melloy, Cinesaurus Rex

 

ROSEMEAD

“Lucy Liu makes this a devastating gut punch of a movie.” Killian Melloy, Cinesaurus Rex

 

 

 

DEAD MAN’S WIRE

“Director Gus Van Sant touches lightly on male-to-male eroticism, with the slightest tinge of BDSM, in this true hostage-taking story.” Killian Melloy, Cinesaurus Rex

BOFCA REVIEW ROUNDUP: 1/2/2026

WE BURY THE DEAD

“Zombie hordes have overrun TV and movie screens. Is there anything fresh to be found in the midst of ravening teeth and rotting flesh? As it happens, there is.” Killian Melloy, Cinesaurus Rex

Every time Ava and her body-hunting partner, Clay (Brenton Thwaites), walk into a home or business, your heart leaps into your throat, anticipating what they will find.John Black, Cinekong