Steve Head, Andy Hoglund and Bob Chipman cover the Boston-area repertory scene for April 2016.
BOFCA Repertory Podcast April 2016
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BOFCA REVIEW ROUND-UP: 04/01/2016
EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!!
“… a hangout movie with a high blood alcohol concentration—a descendant of National Lampoon’s most famous off-campus romp, and all the guy-gang comedies that followed it.” – Jake Mulligan, Dig Boston
“EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!! is a fun-loving feature that paints a positive picture about being yourself and understanding the importance of building relationships.” – Jaskee Hickman, Cinematic Essential
“…the film’s flimsiness is made frustrating by the fact that we know [Linklater] can do so much better.” – Andy Crump, A Constant Visual Feast
MIDNIGHT SPECIAL
“Unfortunately, just as he did in TAKE SHELTER, Nichols pushes too far into an ending that may have been best left offscreen, unvisualized.” – Brett Michel, The Improper Bostonian
“The film is a symphony of theme and mood that grows and grows, much like the excellent score which evolves from the backbone of a simple piano motif to booming bass synths only to arrive at orchestral culmination in the final act. ” – Greg Vellante, Sound & Picture
“Writer/director Jeff Nichols has grand ideas, but they lack hard edges.” – Killian Melloy, Edge Boston
“Sometimes we’re asked to do things that are beyond us. Too bad for Nichols that glorifying his own influences proves beyond him.” – Andy Crump, Paste Magazine
“This is a glum bit of business, with a few more nods to the original TERMINATOR movie than were perhaps necessary. What’s also missing is a sense of wonder.” – Sean Burns, Spliced Personality
THE CLAN
“There’s a GOODFELLAS vibe here, as horrific violence and criminal incompetence combine. In the end, however, the film — which is based on true events and the crimes of a real family — is more a tragedy than either a comedy or a caper.” – Kilian Melloy, Edge Boston
BOFCA MID-WEEK ROUNDUP 3/30/2016
Kilian Melloy reviews CHILD OF THE CENTURY and checks out Wicked Queer Fest offerings LET ME JUST BE, SPA NIGHT, MOST LIKELY, MAJOR!, NAZ & MAALIK and THAT’S NOT US
Deirdre Crimmins reviews THE LURE from the Boston Underground Film Festival
Norm Schrager catches up with HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 2
Sam Cohen reports on KILL YOUR FRIENDS, LITTLE SISTER, CHASING BANSKY, MAD & BLOOD OF THE TRIBADES from the Boston Underground Film Festival
Tim Estiloz draws Donald Trump
Jared Bowen and Jim Braude take in BOOTYCANDY
Spoilerpiece Theatre and special guest Charlie Nash talk BATMAN V SUPERMAN, MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2 and KUNG FURY
Andrew Crump reviews UNDERGROUND, APRIL & THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD has more BATMAN V SUPERMAN thoughts and interviews KRISHA’s Trey Edward Shults
BOFCA REVIEW ROUND-UP: 03/25/2016
BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE
“Zack Snyder has now made two Superman films and if I can glean anything coherent from this path he is taking, he absolutely hates Superman.” – Derek Deskins, LonelyReviewer
“BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE turned out to be a failure when it’s clear that didn’t have to be one.” – Jaskee Hickman, Cinematic Essential
“… a bit like going to a funeral except without the laughs.” – Sean Burns, Spliced Personality
“…the climactic battle(s) go on a bit long, although Cavill has grown comfortable since “Man of Steel” and Affleck successfully takes over from Christian Bale.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies
“BATMAN V SUPERMAN will no doubt please many eager to see two of their comic book heroes make stuff “blow up real good”. However, this DAWN OF JUSTICE may prove far too dark and convoluted a beginning for many others.” – Tim Estiloz, El Mundo Boston
“If the primary sources for the film are too incongruous to fit into a single story, the film’s erratic tone doesn’t help.” – Kilian Melloy, Kal’s Movie Blog
“…I’m perversely fascinated to know what happens next now that one of the biggest studios on the planet has built multiple Summers worth of release slates around follow-ups to what’s turned out to be a Hindenbergian catastrophe.” – Bob Chipman, MOVIEBob
“…BATMAN V SUPERMAN is a misfire of massive proportions and doesn’t just start the JUSTICE LEAGUE off on the wrong foot. They aren’t even in the right galaxy.” – Max Covill, Impassioned Cinema
“BATMAN V SUPERMAN is all about cheats and shortcuts. It is Wile E. Coyote, running off a cliff onto nothing and staying suspended mid-air as long as it doesn’t look down.” – Andy Crump, Paste Magazine
MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2
“Consider it a visit to the old neighborhood and discovering that not only have things not changed, but you’re welcomed back with open arms and a piece of baklava.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies
“For anyone who adored the first film, they will likely get a kick out of another visit with old friends.” – Deirdre Crimmins, Cinematic Essential
BOFCA MID-WEEK ROUNDUP 3/24/2016
Monica Castillo reports in from Binder Con LA 2016
Sam Cohen looks ahead to the Boston Underground Film Festival
Spoilerpiece Theatre talks ALLEGIANT and WORKING GIRL
Jake Mulligan talks The Boston Underground Film Festival
Bob Chipman looks at DAREDEVIL SEASON 2 and interviews STAR WARS Sound Editor Matthew Wood
Andrew Crump talks St. Patrick’s Day and interviews Benjamin Dickinson
Steve Head webcasts for Diabolique Magazine,
Deirdre Crimmins appears on Radio of Horror