Based on the novel by Jonathan Ames, ‘The Extra Man’ tells the story of a failed playwright, Henry (Kevin Kline) who becomes a mentor to a troubled and aspiring playwright Louis (Paul Dano). The unusual circumstance of this relationship begins when Louis sublets a room in his apartment to Henry. Henry teaches Louis the art …
It’s a challenge picking what movies to see at any film festival, but the programmers at IFFBoston make it even harder because everything they pick is a winner. I can honestly say you could catch just about any screening at IFFBoston and it’d be a film you’d recommend to all your friends. It’s hard to …
IFFBoston is now less then a week away! And we’re getting excited over here at Lonelyreviewer! Our coverage will begin with spotlights on films next Monday! The opening night film is ‘The Extra Man’ starring Kevin Kline. The actor will be in attendance accepting the IFFBoston 2010 Career Achievement Award. The film is directed by …
My favorite time of year is upon us, the Independent Film Festival of Boston 2010 is just around the corner. And the best just got better, the festival has expanded to eight days this year! The festival starts Wednesday April 21st, and ends Wednesday, April 28th. The Opening Night film for the 2010 Festival will …
I talk about Second Skin a lot on here, you know, the documentary that everyone needs to check out that premiered at IFFBoston? Producer Peter Brauer just released a music video that he made towards the end of shooting ‘Second Skin,’ called ‘Level Up’ starring World of Warcraft player Zealous1. The song was used in …
We just announced that documentary ‘Second Skin,’ one of my favorite films from IFFBoston ’08 was coming to DVD after a limited theatrical release. Those of you who want to see the film immediately, can check it out right now on Hulu.com! With limited commercial interruption of course!
IFFBoston 2008 fav ‘Second Skin,’ is finally seeing a DVD release! The film will come to DVD after a limited theatrical run in select cities. The film first screened at South by Soutwest in 2008, and then did a tour of various festivals around the country.
500 Days of Summer will be making its European premiere at the 62nd Locarno Film Festival. The film stars Joseph Gordeon-Levvitt and Zooey Deschanel, and was directed by Marc Webb. I was fortunate enough to see this film at IFFBoston 2009, and my review can be read here. The film will be screening out-of-competition at …
Opening with a poem recited by con artist historian Ricky Jay, Rian Johnson’s follow-up to his first movie, “Brick,” takes off in the first few moments and heads on a whimsical, and entertaining flight. The movie tells the story of brothers Stephen and Bloom, two life-long con artists. Stephen is the mastermind, working every angle …
The 7th Annual Independent Film Festival of Boston has come to a close last night at the Coolidge Theater, screening ‘World’s Greatest Dad,’ directed by Bobcat Goldthwait. This years festival was an overwhelming success. Boston had one of the best weekends weather wise so far this year, but that didn’t stop the lines at the …