Thom says: “Let me be perfectly clear, director Scorsese has had a hugely successful career both financially & artistically and while I have highly admired a lot of his material, only 2 of his films received my highest rating: THE
Chris says: “The ‘latest’ from filmmaker Quentin Dupieux actually precedes 2019’s DEERSKIN, having come out in France in 2018. Just receiving a US release now, it initially feels decidedly low concept coming from this director, as a cop (Benoît Poelvoorde)
Diane says: “The screenplay was the weak point of COWBOYS for me. Writer/director Anna Kerrigan stuffed it with too many issues (gender identity, mental illness, divorce). Joe’s mother and bullying uncle have such strong feelings, not just about gender identity, but even
Chris says: “Ralph Fiennes was as born to play an excavator as he was a concierge in THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL. A good archeology film, more so than a “days leading up to World War II’ one.’3.5 cats” Jeff
Michael says: “This warm and funny coming-of-age film looks at a single mom and her teenaged son navigating an awkward summer trying to move forward together after a disappointment. When Daniel’s father disinvites his son from a trip to Florida
Chris says: “After awhile, I couldn’t tell whether or not this was a documentary, which I guess is a good thing? That is, unless it was manipulated to get preferred results. Either way, it’s a fascinating story that mostly plays out
Diane says: “Highly recommended. GUTTERBUG was made by longtime Allston roomies and shot mostly in Allston (a section of Boston). It’s an original story of street life, addiction, and the strong pull of family. Reminded me of REQUIEM FOR A DREAM
Philip says: “Someone once commented to me on what I believe is one of the best gay male films ever produced, WEEKEND. The friend (who is straight) told me he just didn’t get the hype. To him it was just
Chris says: “Probably the weakest of Yorgos Lanthimos’ last four features but still worth a look. I winced at the make-or-break opening shot but I also kind of admired it, especially once I fully understood its context. Surely a more
Philip says: “Finally got around to watching THE GLORIAS, a biopic on Gloria Steinem from producer, director, and screenwriter (along with Sarah Ruhl) Julie Taymor. THE GLORIAS consist of four actresses playing Gloria Steinem at different points in her life,
