BOFCA REVIEW ROUNDUP: 12/23/2022

BABYLON

Babylon features the best opening of the year.” – Duane Miller, Cinemania World Podcast

 

“Few contemporary Hollywood films propel themselves with this sort of manic energy, and fewer still are permitted to be this raunchy on such a hefty studio budget.” – Oscar Goff, Boston Hassle

 

TRUMPISM & THE AMERICAN JEWISH COMMUNITY

Filmmaker Charlie Spickler set out to explore the rise in anti-Jewish bigotry in the Age of Trump, and the result – Trumpism & The American Jewish Community – is a thoughtful and provocative film that provides context for how former President Trump, in effect, gave permission for such transgressive behavior to re-emerge in public.” – Daniel Kimmel, North Shore Movies

PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH

Puss In Boots: The Last Wish is a huge disappointment. The lure of a franchise is that it’s easier to market a known commodity. That works for donuts and hamburgers, not so much for creative storytelling.” – Daniel Kimmel, North Shore Movies

THE WHALE

“Brendan Fraser gives the performances of a lifetime in The Whale.” – Duane Miller, Cinemania World Podcast

“I’m happy for Brendan Fraser, and I’m thrilled that he’s emerged from his exile a stronger actor than ever. I just wish his return came in the form of a film I could recommend anyone go see.” – Oscar Goff, Boston Hassle

 

 

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BOFCA REVIEW ROUNDUP: 12/9/2022

EMANCIPATIONWill Smith in Emancipation.

Emancipation may not be a perfect film, an explosive action movie buried in a wannabe prestige picture, but in it Will Smith avoids an Oscar slump and further cements his status as a top-tier actor.” – Derek Deskins, EDGE Media Network

Brendan Fraser in The Whale.THE WHALE

“Simply put, The Whale is yet another attempt by Darren Aronofsky to use provocation to achieve empathy, though here we’re treated to a story that has quiet disdain for its poor characters, their poor situations, and the poor, dying fat man at the center of it all.” – Sam Cohen, EDGE Media Network

CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMASAbraham Benrubi as robo-Santa in Christmas Bloody Christmas.

“If you’re here for overdetermined commentary on seasonal goodwill, you’ve come to the wrong place. If you’ll accept a fire ax to the face in lieu of fellowship, though, Begos will provide.” – Andy Crump, Paste Magazine