Film
‘Behind the Screen: Jane Austen Wrecked My Life’: Celebrating Austen’s 250th Birthday through Another Lens
In celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday this year, the West Newton Cinema hosted “Behind the Screen: Jane Austen Wrecked My Life."
‘Steve’ Review: Everybody Has a Story Worthy of Being Heard
Overall, “Steve” is a sobering look at certain populations that society forgets about far too frequently.
‘Soul on Fire’ Review: Perseverance Is the Name of the Game
Despite its flaws, “Soul on Fire” doesn’t aim to be an award-winning film.
‘The Smashing Machine’ Review: A24 Found the Art in Mixed Martial Arts, But Failed to Cement the Plot
The film’s visual power tends to conceal the stilted and confusing plot.
Top Five Films to Get Ready for a Fall Evening In
So sit back and prepare to be spooked, brought to tears, or comforted by these five fall films.
Sometimes Absence is More: Best Silent Movies for Slow Detox Days
Silent Movie Day on Sept. 29 is the perfect opportunity to detox with a transcendental movie marathon.
‘After the Hunt’ Review: Because Apparently Subtext Is Too Much to Ask For
Unfortunately, “After the Hunt” finds itself falling prey to the pretentiousness it aims to critique.
‘Anemone’ Review: Successfully Seeking Silence
“Anemone” presents its story of family, trauma, and forgiveness with absolute poise from beginning to end.
‘The History of Sound’ Review: Firing On All Cylinders
Mescal and O’Connor bring these unconventional men to life in vivid and powerful ways.
‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ Review: When a GPS Leads to Love
“A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” functions as a first draft of a film, as a sketch that was never fully developed.
‘Him’ Review: A Look Into the Backrooms of Football
Though a visually satisfying film with brilliant performances, “Him” suffers from a lack of detail.
‘The Roses’ Review: Every Rose Has Its Thorn
“The Roses” has many redeeming qualities, but also contains many pitfalls that distract from its societal critiques.
‘Caught Stealing’ Review: A Chaotic Descent into NYC’s Underworld
While certainly an entertaining watch, “Caught Stealing” — like Hank — never really makes it to the major leagues.
‘F1’ Review: Hollywood Hurrah, Formula Failure
With Brad Pitt in the driver’s seat and Apple Studios behind the wheel, "F1" tends to race toward a Hollywood spectacle over being a true homage to the sport.
A Critical Eye: Alternative Visions of Motherhood at the Harvard Film Archive
“Mildred Pierce” (1945) explores the lengths to which a mother would go in order to protect her children.
