BOFCA REVIEW ROUNDUP: 05/13/2022

A black and white still of Mel Brooks as a young man drinking coffee at an Automat restaurant in the documentary The AutomatTHE AUTOMAT

“For those who remember it, this will bring back the sights and memories of the tastes from the past. For the rest of us, it’s a chance to learn its history and – while its passing was inevitable – what was lost.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

 

A little blond girl in a yellow jacket looks frightened in the Norwegian movie The InnocentsTHE INNOCENTS

“The writer-director of THE INNOCENTS, Eskil Vogt, makes this film on the heels of his highly regarded script for THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD, which was a romantic drama of sorts. The transition in genres for Vogt is easily accomplished, but that’s because, subcutaneously, the issues are similar.” – Randy Steinberg, Blast Magazine

 

The cast of the movie Operation Mincemeat with Colin Firth standing in the middleOPERATION MINCEMEAT

“Where it falters is in creating fictional subplots, which slow down the film and prove to be a distraction.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

 

 

Donald Cline from the documentary Our FatherOUR FATHER

“Unfortunately, director Lucie Jourdan doesn’t trust the material she has and follows a path that is become increasingly common in documentaries, using actors playing many of the people in “reenactments.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

 

Rebel Wilson stands smiling wearing a cheerleader's outfit in the movie Senior YearSENIOR YEAR

“It’s a clever if somewhat contrived premise, but thanks to Wilson and a spirited cast, the movie is a winner for Netflix.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

 

 

BOFCA REVIEW ROUNDUP: 04/29/2022

Liam Neeson walks away from an explosion whild holding his phone in his hand in the movie MemoryMEMORY

“For those who have despaired for fear of never getting to see Liam Neeson tackle a serious role as an actor ever again, MEMORY is a bit of a surprise. Yes, it’s yet another action movie, but it’s one where he doesn’t have to carry the film alone, and which actually has an engaging plot.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

 

Marilyn Monroe in the Netflix documentary The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard TapesTHE MYSTERY OF MARILYN MONROE: THE UNHEARD TAPES

“There’s some bits of information around the edges that might be deemed new, but a moment’s thought should let you know there isn’t going to be any big reveal here. If some blockbuster information was uncovered by a reporter in 1982, would he really have sat on it for four decades?” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

BOFCA REVIEW ROUNDUP: 03/18/2022

Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas sit next to each other in a cafe talking to someone across the table in the film Deep WaterDEEP WATER

“Then there’s movies like DEEP WATER that are slick enough to hold your interest, yet vapid enough that you’ll be glad you watched it on your sofa instead of in a movie theater.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

 

Regina Hall walks alone at night in a heavy dark coat looking warily ahead in the movie MasterMASTER

“Diallo uses the supernatural elements of the story sparingly and metaphorically.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

 

 

 

BOFCA REVIEW ROUNDUP: 03/11/2022

Zoe Saldana stands next to Ryan Reynolds pointing a futuristic gun at something in the movie The Adam ProjectTHE ADAM PROJECT

“The solid cast invests the story with emotion and some humor, Reynolds’ occasional snarkiness provides a nice counterpoint to Scobell’s mix of tween angst and excitement about the future, especially the gadgets he’s told not to touch.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

 

 

A girl has a surprised look on her face as she holds a disposable cameraMOVING IN 2008

“MOVING IN 2008 is a finely-etched drama about a family facing money problems and more during the financial meltdown that occurred that fall.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies