In this feature-length documentary, “The Elders” tells the universal story about life’s most important lessons while painting an intimate portrait of the lives of an aging, overlooked generation. The film is Boston-based filmmaker producer Nathaniel Hansen’s first feature length film.
A coming of age comedy directed by Nat Fixon and Jim Rash, “The Way, Way Back,” stars Liam James as 14-year old Duncan. On summer vacation with his mother Pam (Toni Collette) and her obnoxious boyfriend Trent (Steve Carrell). An introverted fellow, Duncan finds his way to a water park, where he befriends Owen (Sam Rockwell), …
Exit Elena comes from Boston native Nathan Silver and was shot not far from the home base of the Independent Film Festival of Boston, in Arlington.
Blood Brother is a documentary directed by Steve Hooper that chronicles Rocky Braat’s journey to an orphanage for children with HIV/AIDS. Originally, Braat’s plan was stay for 10 days, but his trip was extended to the summer, and then, he realized he wanted to stay indefinitely.
We’re back at it with the latest episode of “The LonelyReviewer Show!” In this episode, we talk about PAX East, the upcoming Independent Film Festival of Boston, and “Spring Breakers.” If you like the show, leave a comment below, and you might win a free Redbox rental! Enjoy the episode below, download directly here, subscribe in …
The full lineup of the Independent Film Festival of Boston 2013 has been announced! This year is the 11th year of the Festival, and takes place from April 24 – April 30, 2013. The festival will be screening 99 films and as always feature amazing Q&A sessions, panel discussions, visiting filmmakers and more! It’s my …
The Independent Film Festival of Boston announced today that Casey Affleck has been named Creative Advisor to the festival. Affleck’s role will include outreach to studios, filmmakers, and talent on behalf of the festival, offer programming input, connect the festival with local charities, and advise on the festival growth. He will also make an annual …
It’s hard to make top 10 lists. For a couple reasons, sometimes, its just hard to look back and remember every single little film you saw. Also, while I make a huge effort to see every film that comes out, obviously there are many I miss along the way. So, I looked back at my …
It’s been a while since we’ve posted one of these! But this one is a “can’t miss.” The Queen of Versailles, IFFBoston 2012’s closing night film, is an excellent documentary from Lauren Greenfield. It follows David and Jackie Siegel as they are beginning to build what will eventually be the largest home in America. David Siegel, …
This GREAT Q&A with the amazing Wayne White and director Neil Berkeley followed the screening of the film Beauty is Embarassing at IFFBoston 2012. White goes into what it was like being filmed, and talks about collaboration and his philosophies on art. [youtube=http://youtu.be/79NOs0YByDY&rel=0&w=560]