The Best Movies of 2021
In 2020, I joined the Boston Online Film Critics Association (BOFCA). It was a strange year for everyone, and that certainly did not exclude movies. Most, if not all, theaters were closed. In fact, I’m struggli...
Ghostbusters: Afterlife Review: A failure of epic proportions
Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a boring, lifeless, thinly written, and shameless cash grab and exercise in IP recycling.
Wait for it……Our Favorite Psychic is Back for Psych 3: This is Gus (NYCC 2021)
PsychOs rejoice! Shawn Spencer (played by James Roday Rodriguez) and Burton Guster (played by Dule Hill) are back in action for the Peacock Original film, Psych 3: This is Gus. Premiering November 18, Psych 3 p...
Dune Review
Villeneuve succeeds in forming a coherent narrative out of the complex Dune mythos, but it’s uncertain who this $165 million mega film is meant for.
Small Engine Repair – Movie Review
Indy drama-thriller highlights Manchester, New Hampshire
Ma Belle, My Beauty – Movie Review
2021 Sundance Film Festival audience award winner deserves accolades
My Name is Bulger – Documentary Review
My Name is Bulger is not an apologia, but it is a defense.
If you live in New England, you are almost certainly aware of James “Whitey” Bulger and his infamous, criminal career. To a lesser extent, you are a...
Warner Brothers marketing failed In The Heights
In The Heights is looking like a box office bomb after its opening weekend. What went wrong with the musical written by Lin-Manuel Miranda?
Mortal Kombat (2021) Film Review
If someone wants to make a good Mortal Kombat movie, they should drop the pretense of a plot. It would certainly be better than this mess.
Martial Arts Saves The World: An Interview with Jiu Jitsu Director Dimitri Logothetis
If you are looking for a film to provide that perfect dose of escapism, look no further than director/writer/producer Dimitri Logothetis’ latest film, Jiu Jitsu. Now streaming on Netflix, the film stars Nicolas...
This Is A Robbery: Docu-Series Review of Gardner Museum Art Heist
Who stole the Gardner Museum paintings? This documentary seeks to answer the question.
Shiva Baby Review
A stunning directorial debut. Shiva Baby is funny, hypnotic, and captivating.
Godzilla vs. Kong Review
A well-crafted, candy-colored, eye-popping title bout made for fans, it delivers on its promise: a fun cinematic confrontation of two titans.
Best Casino Scenes on Netflix
Netflix is a veritable hub of goodness. No matter what movie genre you are in the mood for, they have it.
Feel like crying on a Wednesday afternoon? Getting a big helping of horror on a Monday?
No matte...
Zack Snyder’s Justice League Review
Better than the film released in 2017, Zack Snyder’s Justice League still can’t escape the inadequacies of previous installments.
Minari Film Review
The stakes are low here, but as the film builds to its incendiary climax, it delivers a film where even in these quiet moments, it’s increasingly difficult to look away.
Four Games in Fall – Documentary Review
Documentary argues compellingly for Tom Brady's innocence in Deflategate.
‘Tis the Season – Movie Award Season
Thoughts on choosing the best films of the year
