BOFCA MID-WEEK ROUNDUP 9/21/2016

Deirdre Crimmins looks ahead to Fantastic Fest

Max Covill talks The TIFF People’s Choice Award

Bob Chipman updates his Patreon and talks critics vs superheroes

Norm Schrager reviews THE LOVERS AND THE DESPOT

Andrew Crump reviews OTHER PEOPLE, DEMON, BY THE TIME IT GETS DARK, THE DREAM PATH and talks Summer Blockbusters

Kilian Melloy reviews SUNDAY IN THE PARK, THE PRIDE & THE PASSION, NIGHT TRAIN TO MUNICH and TELL ME THAT YOU LOVE ME JUNIE MOON

Joyce Kulhawik looks at REGULAR SINGING, COMPANY and MARJORIE PRIME

Spoilerpiece Theatre talks BLAIR WITCH, DEMON and THE GET DOWN

Kristofer Jenson presents the Boston Reel Rep Roundup

Sean Burns on Somerville Theatre’s 70mm Festival

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