BOFCA REVIEW ROUNDUP: 11/10/2023

ONCE WITHIN A TIME

“To be clear: there is a very good chance that you will hate this movie, or at least run out of patience for its aggressive strain of whimsy. But if you’re anywhere close to Reggio’s cockeyed wavelength– or just in the market of something you well and truly haven’t seen before– Once Within a Time could just as easily be your favorite movie of the year. In either event, its very existence is something to be celebrated.” – Oscar Goff, Boston Hassle

IRENA’S VOW

“The film is based on the heroic efforts of Irena Gut, a young, Polish woman, who hid Jews during World War II. In light of the terrorist attacks in Israel, Irena’s Vow is a highly relevant film.” – Randy Steinberg, Blast Magazine

 

 

THE MARVELS

“There is a lot of fun to be had in The Marvels despite the messy script and editing.” – Duane Miller, Cinemania World Podcast

 

 

THE HOLDOVERS

The Holdovers is a movie for people who want to spend some time with relatable characters simply trying to navigate the vicissitudes of life. In that, it’s a breath of fresh air.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

“David Hemingson’s funny, wise screenplay is a masterpiece of subtlety and honesty.” – Joyce Kulhawik, Joyce’s Choices

LOVE VIRTUALLY

“First, it doesn’t take itself too seriously. Second, it spends some time building its characters so that we care about how their stories play out. The result is a silly movie that turns out to be a lot of fun.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

 

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