Film
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Review: A Nostalgic Flashback of Fazbear Fun
“Five Nights at Freddy’s” at its core, is horror. And while the film is far from frightening, its attention to detail allows it to uphold its chilling reputation.
From Boston Asian American Film Festival: ‘Starring Jerry As Himself’ Highlights Familial Strength in Hard Times
Peering into many of the pains attached to money, Lawrence Chen’s “Starring Jerry As Himself” is a goofy, heartfelt exposure to an otherwise tragic story.
Poster of "Five Nights of Freddy's"
Freddy, Chica, Bonne, and Foxy in "Five Nights at Freddy's" Poster
‘What Happens Later’ Review: Meg Ryan’s Disappointing RomCom
Neither the genre or the script of “What Happens Later” were up to the task of what could have been an interesting concept.
'The Holdovers' Special Screening: ’70s Somerville on the Silver Screen
This is a movie and theater steeped in history, and a good chunk of the people there had a lasting role to play in that history.
‘Priscilla’ Review: A Fresh Take on a Famous Romance
“Priscilla” feels more personal than the usual biopic — it feels like a young girl confiding in a diary, whispering all of her secrets.
‘Beetlejuice’ At 35: Why It’s Still So Special
The film is a masterclass on visually stunning camp.
From Boston Asian American Film Festival: Lulu Wang’s Bold New Project
On Oct. 22, the Boston Asian American Film Festival screened an episode of the upcoming television series “Expats,” alongside a live panel with director Lulu Wang.
Halloween Films Listicle: A Curated Journey Through Spooky Movies
From supernatural spectacles to teary-eyed tales, this curated list of films promises to elevate your evenings into a delightful mix of spookiness, humor, and introspection.
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Review: Scorsese at His Best
Above all, “Killers of the Flower Moon” is an attestation to Scorsese’s storytelling power.
‘Love in Taipei’ Review: A Cute Rom-Com About Finding Oneself
Based on the 2020 young adult novel by Harvard’s own Abigail Hing Wen ’99, it is a colorful, feel-good romantic comedy that will make viewers smile.
‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ Review: Your Wildest Dreams (169 Minute Version)
“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" faithfully renders an already spectacular experience while highlighting Swift’s fearless charisma.
He Was Right All Along: Martin Scorcese’s BBC Comments on the Future of Cinema
While Scorsese’s words in 2019 might not have rung true at the time, they have become almost a prophecy for what cinema is now and what it might be in the future.
‘Foe’ Review: Beneath Stunning Visuals and Emotional Angst, A Film Whose Greatest Foe Is Itself
"Foe"'s life rafts are its breath-taking visuals and talented cast, who evoke a strong emotional connection to the characters even amid a failing plot.
‘Totally Killer’ Review: Not Quite To Die For
Despite entertaining action sequences and admittedly surprising plot reveals, the film is generally formulaic and indistinguishable from other horror films.
Still of Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal in "Foe."
Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal play a married couple facing a major life change in "Foe."
‘Saw X’ Review: The Last Game
"Saw X" replicates many of the elements characteristic of the “Saw” films that fans have come to know and love.
‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ Review: Teaching Kids That No Pup (or Person) is Too Small
“PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” spends every minute of its runtime ensuring that each kid who comes to the theater will leave with a smile on their face.
‘El Conde’ Review: A Bloody Reimagination of the Chilean Dictator
While “El Conde” might be an interesting mix of genres and ideas that provokes thoughts about history it’s far from what it aspires to be.
‘It Lives Inside’ Review: Unearthing Cultural Complexity or Just a Jar of Questions?
Beneath the eerie whispers and unsettling visuals lies a deeper abyss — a profound exploration of identity, where being different is the truest terror.
‘A Haunting in Venice’ Review
“A Haunting in Venice” marks the third installment in director Kenneth Branagh’s series of adaptations of Agatha Christie’s murder mystery novels.
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Review: New Heights for Spider-Man
“Across the Spider-Verse” is a success in coloring Miles Morales’s world with more mature themes and characters while doubling down on the original's incredible animation and music.
Poster for "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse"
Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) stars as the lead Spider-Person in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse"
'Past Lives': A Story of Extraordinary Love
With underlying themes of identity and interconnection, “Past Lives” is one of the most sentimental and personal love stories put to screen in recent years.
From Cannes: ‘Rapito’ is a Beautiful, Confusing Period Piece
Though “Rapito” is important and compelling, it suffers from a lack of coherence about the stakes and what the heart of the narrative truly is.