BOFCA REVIEW ROUND-UP: 08/10/2018

blackkklansman.0BLACKKKLANSMAN

“…a clarion wake-up call the likes of which haven’t been heard since the climactic moments of [Spike] Lee’s SCHOOL DAZE three decades ago.” – Brett Michel, The Improper Bostonian

“Spike Lee’s latest joint is well acted, well produced, and worth seeing – but make no mistake: It’s out to harsh your buzz.” – Kilian Melloy, Edge Boston

“Spike Lee has made a lot of great films but never one that has felt so urgent and crucial to the current moment. Normally I flinch when people call movies “necessary,” but this one may very well be.” – Sean Burns, The ARTery

“A film as brazenly, bluntly, unapologetically entertaining as BLACKKKLANSMAN could only be made by a filmmaker as brazen, blunt, and unapologetic as Lee…” – Andy Crump, The Week

“Not only is BLACKKKLANSMAN great, it’s also one of the best films ever crafted by the hands of Spike Lee.” – Jaskee Hickman, Cinematic Essential

 

hero_Meg-2018-2THE MEG

“Humor is the greatest strength of this script, and I found myself laughing uncontrollably at various scenes, from well-placed jokes to the many pitiful schmucks who became chum.” – Byron McNeal, Nerd Caliber

“…providing plenty of thrills even if none of the characters are likely to stick in your memory.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

THE MEGhas issues, but it is definitely something you should see if you’re interested in shark movies that don’t take themselves too seriously.” – Jaskee Hickman, Cinematic Essential

 

 

Tone-Bell-and-Nina-Dobrev-Dog-DaysDOG DAYS

“DOG DAYS is a pointless exercise in attempting to create human emotions and romance. The dogs may be cute, but that isn’t nearly enough to make this worth anyone’s time or attention.” – Deirdre Crimmins, High-Def Digest

 

 

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“PUZZLE isn’t perfect and doesn’t feel fresh or necessary, but it’s a comfortable way to spend some time exploring the world through a character’s expanding view of it.” – Deirdre Crimmins, High-Def Digest

 

 

 

BOFCA MID-WEEK ROUNDUP 8/1/2018

Tim Estiloz reports on video-games as Alzheimers/dementia treatmeant and interviews the stars of CHAPPAQUIDDICK and UNCLE DREW

Robyn Bahr reviews MAKING IT

Deirdre Crimmins interviews the makers of TALES FROM THE HOOD 2 and NIGHTMARE CINEMA

Sean Burns looks back at THE OUTSIDERS

Spoilerpiece Theatre talks MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, BEAUTIFUL GIRLS, SEX LIES & VIDEOTAPE and more

Bob Chipman speaks out on James Gunn and announces a new venture

Dave Riedel looks back on dark future films and marijuana on film

Andrew Crump reports on The Vermont Beer Festival, ranks the films of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, offers Five Films By Women for July and interviews the director of THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME

 

BOFCA REPERTORY PODCAST – AUGUST 2018

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Steve Head and Bob Chipman go at length and in depth on Boston’s jam-packed repertory screening scene.

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BOFCA REVIEW ROUND-UP: 07/27/2018

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT

“GHOST PROTOCOL has been the definitive feature film that’s been able to deliver at that level more than any other, but that’s changed with FALLOUT forcing its way into the discussion.” – Jaskee Hickman, Cinematic Essential

“You likely already know how the plot will end, but that’s not the point of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT. You watch it for the action and for Tom Cruise, and the movie delivers on both fronts.” – Deirdre Crimmins, High-Def Digest

“All kidding aside, I would say this franchise has definitely found its bearings alongside the likes of the FAST AND FURIOUS series when it comes to action.” – Byron McNeal, Nerd Caliber

“[It] may not be a masterpiece of cinema, but it is smashing entertainment because all the money is up there on the screen.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

 

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“In EN EL SÉPTIMO DÍA we meet the unsung backbone of New York City’s service industry. But of course this gentle, unassuming film would never come out and say it that way.” – Sean Burns, The ARTery