BOFCA REVIEW ROUNDUP: 11/7/2025

FRANKENSTEIN

“This Frankenstein cements del Toro’s reputation as one of the best contemporary filmmakers.” Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

 

 

DON’T TRIP

“To appreciate Don’t Trip requires making allowances for a low-budget movie with ragged edges.There are some moments where it might feel the movie is out of control, but if you can make it to the end, it’s worth the effort.” Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

NUREMBERG

“The film lands some commentary on contemporary politics with all the finesse of a haymaker, but it’s not wrong to do so.” Killian Melloy, Cinesaurus Rex

 

 

I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND

“The Panama setting is a selling point, but it’s the cast, fearless and committed, along with Hawkins’ direction that makes this indie shine.” Killian Melloy, Cinesaurus Rex

 

I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST

“For people of my generation, Call Me By Your Name felt like a cinematic banner. For Gen Z, I Wish You All the Best might fill a similar niche.” Killian Melloy, Cinesaurus Rex

 

 

PREDATOR: BADLANDS

Predator Badlands is another fun and action-packed installment from Dan Trachtenberg!” Duane Miller, Cinemania World Podcast

 

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BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER

“An intense performance by Colin Farrell drives Ballad Of A Small Player. Farrell lets us see both the false confidence Doyle attempts to exude and his increasing desperation as things go wrong.” Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

 

ANNIVERSARY

Anniversary is like last year’s film Civil War. It is a disturbing parable about the increasing polarization of our country and, like that earlier film, manages to do so without directly commenting on current events.” Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

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A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE

The sight of military personnel responding to an actual crisis rather than being wasted on political theater strikes a nostalgic chord, and the sense that we’re watching a well-organized, competent government respond to an existential threat seems like it belongs to a different political era. Killian Melloy, Cinesaurus Rex

RUNNING FOR THE MOUNTAINS

“Mining is a deeply traditional occupation in West Virginia, but it’s only become more environmentally destructive even as forms of energy production such as wind and solar have become more effective alternatives.” Killian Melloy, Cinesaurus Rex

LAST DAYS

Where does devotion cross into delusion? Where does a desire for friendship darken into forcing oneself onto others? The movie asks these questions, along with other, equally disturbing ones. Killian Melloy, Cinesaurus Rex

BLUE MOON

“Some of the best scenes in the movie are when Hawke/Hart shuts up and just reacts physically to what’s being said to him or about him. They’re so good that you even forget about the combover.”John Black, Cinekong

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GOOD FORTUNE

“The movie could have been better with a different writer, Ansari’s schtick was not well suited for this story.” Byron McNeal, On The Reel On Tumblr

 

 

IF I HAD LEGS, I’D KICK YOU!

“If you have ever sought therapy or have ever worked in the field, this is worth your time.” Byron McNeal, On The Reel On Tumblr

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JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME

“You come away from John Candy: I Like Me with both laughter and tears, happy that his comedic talents are preserved for new generations to discover and sad to think of what might have been.” Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

TRON: ARES

“It looks good and sounds good (thanks to Trent Reznor), this was a very expensive light show.” Byron McNeal, On The Reel On Tumblr

 

 

AFTER THE HUNT

“It’s a cinematic hot pocket, not filling with no essential value to it.” Byron McNeal, On The Reel On Tumblr