BOFCA MID-WEEK ROUNDUP 10/11/2016

Monica Castillo reports on Cuban films for The New York Times

Derek Deskins reviews BLUE JAY and THE GREASY STRANGLER

Max Covill reviews WESTWORLD

Spoilerpiece Theatre talks THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, AMANDA KNOX, BIRTH OF A NATION, THE GREASY STRANGLER and talk to Robert David

Allyson Johnson reviews SUPERGIRL

Bob Chipman looks back at MYSTICS IN BALI and talks SUPERGIRL

Jake Mulligan interviews AMERICAN HONEY’s Sasha Lane

Andy Hoglund talks President Obama and hip-hop

Kristofer Jenson talks up the Somerville Theatre’s Terrorthon 2016

Andrew Crump reviews BLUE JAY, BROOKLYN NINE-NINE and LUKE CAGE

Sean Burns looks at the controversy surrounding BIRTH OF A NATION

Joyce Kulhawik catches up with DEEPWATER HORIZON & SNOWDEN

BOFCA REVIEW ROUND-UP: 09/16/2016


snowden-movie-joseph-gordon-levitt-shailene-woodleySNOWDEN

“The weight of the film, though, is on Gordon-Levitt and Woodley and these are easily two of the best performances of the year.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

“Unlike last year’s Academy Award-winner SPOTLIGHT, where the visual and narrative techniques never make you question the truth of the subject matter. SNOWDEN’s storytelling and visual style continually make it suspect.” – Michael Cox, Edge Boston

“I’m afraid it’s already safe to say that, as a film, SNOWDEN isn’t going make the contribution to the national conversation its director intended. You’ve got to admire Oliver for taking a swing, though.” – Sean Burns, Spliced Personality

“Stone is dealing in broad strokes with a complex story that might have benefited from a more refined touch; his heavy hand is felt everywhere– and I left feeling, well, handled.” – Joyce Kulhawik, Joyce’s Choices

 

 

Blair-Witch-Image303BLAIR WITCH

“Suspension of disbelief was key in enjoying the original, but now everyone knows the bag of tricks.” – Sam Cohen, Substream Magazine

“Although there isn’t much to like, simply seeing BLAIR WITCH as a huge disappointment would be a bit disingenuous from my viewpoint.” – Jaskee Hickman, Cinematic Essential

 

 

BridgetJonesBaby_Trailer2BRIDGET JONES’ BABY

“The result is less a date night movie than one better suited for “girl’s night out.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies