BOFCA Repertory Podcast – September 2018
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BOFCA REVIEW ROUND-UP: 08/31/2018
OPERATION FINALE
“Burn everything down, or continue a patchwork progress? Kill a butcher for his crimes, or offer him the dignity of a trial? Build a wall against the past or a bridge to the future? These are the questions the film poses, and they’re worth the asking.” – Kilian Melloy, Edge Boston
“It is in the scenes between Isaac and the protean Ben Kingsley, adding another memorable performance to his filmography as Eichmann, where the film’s dilemma plays out.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies
“For anyone who knows the real story of Eichmann’s capture and trial, OPERATION FINALE offers little to enhance those facts or turn them into a compelling narrative.” – Deirdre Crimmins, High-Def Digest
KIN
“[It] wastes a talented cast in a road movie tarted-up with some superficial science fiction trappings.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies
“The high concept and visual effects add a bit of science fiction to KIN, but don’t let that fool you. This is a film about family and loyalty, and it tells that tale well.” – Deirdre Crimmins, High-Def Digest
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
“Pretty much every MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM adaptation stumbles over the supernatural stuff, which is done no favors by the specificity of a movie camera and perhaps needs the abstraction of a stage.” – Sean Burns, The ARTery
BOFCA MID-WEEK ROUNDUP 8/22/2018
Max Covill podcasts about THE RIDER
Andy Crump reviews SKATE KITCHEN, THE NIGHT IS SHORT, WALK ON GIRL and talks THE VENTURE BROS
Bob Chipman talks Academy Awards Changes
Spoilerpiece Theatre talks ALPHA, MILE 22 and CRAZY RICH ASIANS
Sean Burns reviews NEVER GOIN’ BACK and SUPPORT THE GIRLS
Robyn Bahr reviews BETTY WHITE: FIRST LADY OF TELEVISION
Deirdre Crimmins joins an Oscar changes roundtable
Jared Bowen interviews Gemma Chan, Kevin Kwan and Jimmy O. Yang of CRAZY RICH ASIANS
Joyce Kulhawik reviews BLACKKKLANSMAN and CRAZY RICH ASIAN
BOFCA REVIEW ROUND-UP: 08/17/2018
CRAZY RICH ASIANS
“…a romantic comedy that breathes new life into the genre…” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies
“CRAZY RICH ASIANS is a wonderful escapist romantic comedy that somehow manages successfully to be both romantic and comedic. Even typical curmudgeons like me can enjoy being whisked away from everyday life into this fantasy land of wealth and affection.” – Deirdre Crimmins, High-Def Digest
“Jon M. Chu’s CRAZY RICH ASIANS proves that Hollywood can still produce a glitzy romantic comedy no matter who’s starring in it or where it’s set.” – Brett Michel, The Improper Bostonian
MILE 22
“MILE 22 is one of the least engaging action movies I’ve ever seen in my entire life.” – Jaskee Hickman, Cinematic Essential
“…a serviceable late summer action film, likely to be forgotten by Labor Day.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies
NEVER GOIN’ BACK
“NEVER GOIN’ BACK is a gross-out comedy that pulls no punches, foul expulsions captured by the eye of a filmmaker who sees art in churning stomachs.” – Andy Crump, Polygon
SKATE KITCHEN
“…it’s hard to escape the fact that Skate Kitchen drags for a good amount of its running time and fails to present any meaningful performances from its cast.” – Deirdre Crimmins, High-Def Digest
ALPHA
“…the relationship between the movie and its audience is marvelous and symbiotic. The film immerses viewers into this uncomplicated existence, to witness the pleasures of watching a boy and his dog.” – Deirdre Crimmins, High-Def Digest
SCOTTY AND THE SECRET HISTORY OF HOLLYWOOD
“The stories are decadent, and Scotty himself is complex, but SCOTTY AND THE SECRET HISTORY OF HOLLYWOOD would have been a much better documentary if it were willing to ask some tough questions.” – Deirdre Crimmins, High-Def Digest
BOFCA MID-WEEK ROUNDUP 8/15/2018
Robyn Bahr reviews REST IN POWER, RANDOM ACTS OF FLYNESS, CARTER and INSECURE
Bob Chipman satirizes the “Intellectual Dark Web”
Andrew Crump lists The 50 Best Slasher Movies of All Time, checks out the Trillium Beer Fest, new Criterion releases and reviews FAR FROM THE TREE
Jared Bowen looks at MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL and more