- REVIEW: Comedian Nate Bargatze Plays It Safe in Debut Feature Film ‘The Breadwinner’
An updated version of the 1983 comedy film Mr. Mom, The Breadwinner is a clean family movie that manages to hold your attention despite being based on a tired cliché. Co-written by Nate Bargatze and Dan Lagana, The Breadwinner follows Nate Wilcox (Bargatze), a top car salesman who becomes a stay-at-home dad after his wife…
- REVIEW: Star Wars’ ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ is Hotel Lobby Coffee Served Lukewarm
There once was a time that Lucasfilm intended to release a new Star Wars movie every year for the foreseeable future. That was the playbook they used from 2015-2019, on the heels of Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012. However, after a polarized audience and critical reception to the Sequel Trilogy (The Force Awakens, The…
- INTERVIEW: Ella Bright, Alana Da Fonesca, and Amanda Thomas Talk ‘Off Campus’ Soundtrack
On May 13, Amazon Prime Video debuted its highly anticipated new series, Off Campus. The eight-episode sports romance stars Ella Bright as Hannah Wells, an aspiring musician, alongside Belmont Cameli as hockey star Garrett Graham. Like its source material, The Deal by Elle Kennedy,” a “BookTok” favorite, the series connects its characters not only through…
- Stealing Style, Challenging Systems: Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters’ Turns Fashion Into Protest
Boots Riley was hard to miss when he took the stage on opening night at IFFBoston. Thick-rimmed square glasses, a towering turquoise felt hat, and dramatic mutton chops gave him the kind of larger-than-life presence that felt perfectly in step with his latest film, I Love Boosters, released via Neon. The film and the conversation…
- Inde Navarrette Delivers One of the Best Horror Performances in Years in ‘Obsession’
Obsession is icky. It’s gross. It’s deeply uncomfortable in ways that stick with you long after the credits roll. But it’s also one of the best films of the year so far. Directed by Curry Barker on a shoestring budget of less than a million dollars, Obsession takes a premise that sounds almost too familiar.…
- ‘Power Ballad’ is John Carney’s Latest Love Letter to Music, Starring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd
John Carney, the acclaimed Irish filmmaker behind “Once” and “Sing Street,” returns with “Power Ballad,” released via Lionsgate and recently screened at the Boston International Film Festival in partnership with the Irish Film Festival, Boston. Following the birth of his daughter, Rick Power (Paul Rudd) gives up his dream of rock stardom, trading packed arenas…
- REVIEW: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2 Leans into Nostalgia and Harsh Realities
20 years later, some of Hollywood’s most beloved characters have found their way back on the silver screen. “The Devil Wears Prada 2” follows Andrea “Andy” Sachs (Anne Hathaway), now an award-winning investigative journalist, as she returns to Runway magazine to mend a PR crisis and revitalize it amid the decline of print media. All…
- REVIEW: Olivia Wilde’s “The Invite” is a Comedic and Honest Reflection of Modern Love
After earning a standing ovation at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, A24’s “The Invite” closed out Independent Film Festival Boston on a high Wednesday night, with director Olivia Wilde in attendance. The screenplay is adapted from the Spanish film “The People Upstairs” by Cesc Gay and reimagined by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones. “The Invite”…
- Gregg Araki Returns with Kinky Comedy ‘I Want Your Sex’ Starring Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman
After nearly a decade, Gregg Araki makes his long-awaited return to feature filmmaking with the comedy “I Want Your Sex,” released via Magnolia Pictures and previewed at Boston Independent Film Festival. The film stars Cooper Hoffman as Elliot, a twenty-something struggling to navigate life with an emotionally absent partner (Charli XCX) and an increasing desperation…
- Unraveling A24’s ‘Mother Mary’: A Visually Stunning Film That Struggles to Tailor Its Story
First she was Ella in “Ella Enchanted” (2004), then she was Fantine in “Les Misérables” (2012), now Anne Hathaway is flexing her vocals once again for A24’s “Mother Mary,” the latest film from writer and director David Lowery. Following a gruesome viral video, pop star Mother Mary (played by Hathaway) returns to England to enlist…
- REVIEW: ‘Pizza Movie’ is Topped with Surreal Humor and Memorable Performances
Packed with lavender clouds, nightmare chainsaws, and exploding heads, Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney’s feature directorial debut, “Pizza Movie,” is anything but half-baked. A Hulu original, “Pizza Movie” follows two college students, Jack (Gaten Matarazzo) and Montgomery (Sean Giambrone), on a mission to retrieve their pizza delivery down two flights of stairs. The only problem…
- REVIEW: “Forbidden Fruits” is Ripe with Both Sisterhood and Betrayal
In her feature directorial debut, Meredith Alloway captures an aesthetic comparable to Tina Fey’s “Mean Girls.” But instead of being headed by The Plastics, who run a high school in suburban Illinois, Alloway’s film stars The Fruits, who run a shopping mall in Texas. “Forbidden Fruits” follows four young women who work at a mall…
- This Is The Life: The ‘Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special’ Brings Back Millennial Nostalgia
Sweet niblets! This year, the Disney Channel show “Hannah Montana” turned 20. To celebrate the milestone that left an entire generation of millennials both nostalgic and suddenly feeling their age, Miley Cyrus, yes, Hannah herself, returned to her roots for a special packed with familiar sets, surprise guests, and a rush of memories. The Disney+…
- “The Invite” and “I Love Boosters” to Headline the 23rd Independent Film Festival Boston
This April 22–29, the Independent Film Festival Boston (IFFBoston) returns for its 23rd year. With the first wave of films now announced, the lineup is already generating buzz for one of the city’s most prominent cinematic events. Audiences can expect filmmaker Q&As, panel discussions, and parties; all part of a week-long celebration showcasing the best…
- A Novel Idea: Luc Besson Reimagines Dracula as “A Love Tale”
Where does a director find the confidence to give new form and light to a film that reckons with a legend as well-known and enduring as Dracula? Luc Besson, director and screenwriter of “Dracula: A Love Tale,” reimagines cultural conceptions of Dracula, attributing his madness, cruelty, and alleged soullessness to a single cause (or curse)—love.…
- ‘Project Hail Mary’ : Andy Weir’s Best Book Becomes One of the Year’s Best Films
There’s a particular kind of dread that comes with watching your favorite book get turned into a movie. You know the one. You’ve already cast it perfectly in your head, you know every beat, and you’re acutely aware of everything that could go wrong. “Project Hail Mary,” Andy Weir’s acclaimed follow-up to “The Martian,” arrives…
- REVIEW: Here Comes “THE BRIDE!” But Where Exactly Is She Going?
With a mix of romance, carnage, and theatrical song-and-dance, Maggie Gyllenhaal offers her take on the Bride of Frankenstein, first introduced in Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel “Frankenstein.” Set in 1930s Chicago, “The Bride!” follows the rebellion of a murdered young woman who is brought back to life by a groundbreaking scientist as the companion for…
- REVIEW: The Real Tragedy of Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights”
From the mind that gave us the comedy thriller “Saltburn,” “Wuthering Heights” presents Academy Award-winner Emerald Fennell’s interpretation of the 1847 novel by Emily Brontë. “Wuthering Heights” follows the tragic love story of Catherine Earnshaw (Margot Robbie) and Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi) on the Yorkshire moors, the latest of many film adaptations of the literary classic.…
- Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals Honors Rose Byrne as Woman of the Year
With Hasty Pudding Theatricals, prestige and parody tend to arrive hand in hand. On February 14, Rose Byrne experienced both in full force as she was named the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ 2026 Woman of the Year, joining past honorees like Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Coolidge, and Anne Hathaway. This year’s awards were held just one week…
- Beyond the Kink: Harry Lighton on his Empathetic, Erotic, and Unexpectedly Funny Film “Pillion”
Inhibition takes a back seat in A24’s new film “Pillion,” starring Alexander Skarsgård as Ray, a motorcycle-riding dom, and Harry Melling as Colin, a relationship-seeking submissive. On February 9, following a premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, director Harry Lighton was honored at Boston’s Coolidge Corner Theater with the Breakthrough Artist Award, recognizing his…
An updated version of the 1983 comedy film Mr. Mom, The Breadwinner is a clean family movie that manages to hold your attention despite being based on a tired cliché. Co-written by Nate Bargatze and Dan Lagana, The Breadwinner follows Nate Wilcox (Bargatze), a top car salesman who becomes a stay-at-home dad after his wife…
There once was a time that Lucasfilm intended to release a new Star Wars movie every year for the foreseeable future. That was the playbook they used from 2015-2019, on the heels of Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012. However, after a polarized audience and critical reception to the Sequel Trilogy (The Force Awakens, The…
On May 13, Amazon Prime Video debuted its highly anticipated new series, Off Campus. The eight-episode sports romance stars Ella Bright as Hannah Wells, an aspiring musician, alongside Belmont Cameli as hockey star Garrett Graham. Like its source material, The Deal by Elle Kennedy,” a “BookTok” favorite, the series connects its characters not only through…
Boots Riley was hard to miss when he took the stage on opening night at IFFBoston. Thick-rimmed square glasses, a towering turquoise felt hat, and dramatic mutton chops gave him the kind of larger-than-life presence that felt perfectly in step with his latest film, I Love Boosters, released via Neon. The film and the conversation…
Obsession is icky. It’s gross. It’s deeply uncomfortable in ways that stick with you long after the credits roll. But it’s also one of the best films of the year so far. Directed by Curry Barker on a shoestring budget of less than a million dollars, Obsession takes a premise that sounds almost too familiar.…
John Carney, the acclaimed Irish filmmaker behind “Once” and “Sing Street,” returns with “Power Ballad,” released via Lionsgate and recently screened at the Boston International Film Festival in partnership with the Irish Film Festival, Boston. Following the birth of his daughter, Rick Power (Paul Rudd) gives up his dream of rock stardom, trading packed arenas…
20 years later, some of Hollywood’s most beloved characters have found their way back on the silver screen. “The Devil Wears Prada 2” follows Andrea “Andy” Sachs (Anne Hathaway), now an award-winning investigative journalist, as she returns to Runway magazine to mend a PR crisis and revitalize it amid the decline of print media. All…
After earning a standing ovation at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, A24’s “The Invite” closed out Independent Film Festival Boston on a high Wednesday night, with director Olivia Wilde in attendance. The screenplay is adapted from the Spanish film “The People Upstairs” by Cesc Gay and reimagined by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones. “The Invite”…
After nearly a decade, Gregg Araki makes his long-awaited return to feature filmmaking with the comedy “I Want Your Sex,” released via Magnolia Pictures and previewed at Boston Independent Film Festival. The film stars Cooper Hoffman as Elliot, a twenty-something struggling to navigate life with an emotionally absent partner (Charli XCX) and an increasing desperation…
First she was Ella in “Ella Enchanted” (2004), then she was Fantine in “Les Misérables” (2012), now Anne Hathaway is flexing her vocals once again for A24’s “Mother Mary,” the latest film from writer and director David Lowery. Following a gruesome viral video, pop star Mother Mary (played by Hathaway) returns to England to enlist…
Packed with lavender clouds, nightmare chainsaws, and exploding heads, Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney’s feature directorial debut, “Pizza Movie,” is anything but half-baked. A Hulu original, “Pizza Movie” follows two college students, Jack (Gaten Matarazzo) and Montgomery (Sean Giambrone), on a mission to retrieve their pizza delivery down two flights of stairs. The only problem…
In her feature directorial debut, Meredith Alloway captures an aesthetic comparable to Tina Fey’s “Mean Girls.” But instead of being headed by The Plastics, who run a high school in suburban Illinois, Alloway’s film stars The Fruits, who run a shopping mall in Texas. “Forbidden Fruits” follows four young women who work at a mall…
Sweet niblets! This year, the Disney Channel show “Hannah Montana” turned 20. To celebrate the milestone that left an entire generation of millennials both nostalgic and suddenly feeling their age, Miley Cyrus, yes, Hannah herself, returned to her roots for a special packed with familiar sets, surprise guests, and a rush of memories. The Disney+…
Where does a director find the confidence to give new form and light to a film that reckons with a legend as well-known and enduring as Dracula? Luc Besson, director and screenwriter of “Dracula: A Love Tale,” reimagines cultural conceptions of Dracula, attributing his madness, cruelty, and alleged soullessness to a single cause (or curse)—love.…
There’s a particular kind of dread that comes with watching your favorite book get turned into a movie. You know the one. You’ve already cast it perfectly in your head, you know every beat, and you’re acutely aware of everything that could go wrong. “Project Hail Mary,” Andy Weir’s acclaimed follow-up to “The Martian,” arrives…
With a mix of romance, carnage, and theatrical song-and-dance, Maggie Gyllenhaal offers her take on the Bride of Frankenstein, first introduced in Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel “Frankenstein.” Set in 1930s Chicago, “The Bride!” follows the rebellion of a murdered young woman who is brought back to life by a groundbreaking scientist as the companion for…
From the mind that gave us the comedy thriller “Saltburn,” “Wuthering Heights” presents Academy Award-winner Emerald Fennell’s interpretation of the 1847 novel by Emily Brontë. “Wuthering Heights” follows the tragic love story of Catherine Earnshaw (Margot Robbie) and Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi) on the Yorkshire moors, the latest of many film adaptations of the literary classic.…
With Hasty Pudding Theatricals, prestige and parody tend to arrive hand in hand. On February 14, Rose Byrne experienced both in full force as she was named the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ 2026 Woman of the Year, joining past honorees like Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Coolidge, and Anne Hathaway. This year’s awards were held just one week…
Inhibition takes a back seat in A24’s new film “Pillion,” starring Alexander Skarsgård as Ray, a motorcycle-riding dom, and Harry Melling as Colin, a relationship-seeking submissive. On February 9, following a premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, director Harry Lighton was honored at Boston’s Coolidge Corner Theater with the Breakthrough Artist Award, recognizing his…