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IFFBoston Movie Review: ‘First Reformed’

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Directed by: Paul Schrader Starring: Ethan Hawke, Amanda Seyfried, and Cedric Kyles (aka Cedric the Entertainer) Plot: A priest questions his faith after a traumatic run in with an environmental activist. Review: In a Q&A after… Continue reading

When a Failed Kickstarter Becomes a Scam

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Earlier in the week I vented some frustration about a Kickstarter campaign I’d backed which had gone south. Communication between creator and backer had broken down, the state of the project was dubious… Continue reading

Black Eyed Children at the Door

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Night had fallen on Abilene, Texas in 1996 and noted local journalist, Brian Bethel was sitting in his car as he squared away his bill payments in an otherwise empty parking lot. As… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘Verónica’ (2017)

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Directed by: Paco Plaza (known for the REC film series) Starring: Sandra Escacena as Verónica, Bruna González as Lucía, Claudia Placer as Irene, Iván Chavero as Antoñito and Ana Torrent as Ana. Plot:… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘Mute’

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Directed by: Duncan Jones Starring: Alexander Skarsgard, Paul Rudd, and Justin Theroux Plot: A mute bartender’s search for his missing girlfriend takes him into a criminal underworld full of sex trafficking and backroom surgeries. Review: Mute… Continue reading

Five Creepy Mysteries-SOLVED

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Many of you who frequent this site are familiar with my series Five Creepy Unsolved Mysteries, where I look into the unknown and unexplained. But with this particular article I feel like it… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘Phantom Thread’

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Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville, Vicky Krieps Plot: Reynolds Woodcock is a highly respected and sought after dressmaker in 1950s London, where he provides outfits for royalty and the elite.… Continue reading

Oscar Snubs and Surprises

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  We are in full swing when it comes to movie award season and the most coveted prize of all is, of course, Mr. Oscar.  On Tuesday the nominees were announced in Los… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘Maze Runner – The Death Cure’

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Director: Wes Ball Cast: Dylan O’Brien as Thomas; Kaya Scodelario as Teresa; Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Newt; Dexter Darden as Frypan; Giancarlo Esposito as Jorge; Aidan Gillen as Janson; Walton Goggins as Lawrence; Ki… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘The Last Jedi’ (SPOILER FREE!)

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Plot:  Following the destruction of Star Killer Base, the Resistance find themselves pursued by the full force of the First Order.  Led by General Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) and intrepid Commander Poe Dameron… Continue reading