As long as there have been movies, there have been critics. Those well versed in the language and art of cinema, explaining to even the most novice reader or viewer why they’ll like one movie over the other. Gerald Perry’s film, “For the Love of Movies,” follows American criticism from the birth of sound, to …
In 1985, Slapshot formed in Boston, Massachusetts. Before even performing live, the anticipation for the band was high. One writer said they were a “great live act,” before they ever stepped foot on a stage. The group’s origins come from Boston’s hardcore scene, but the band never stayed within those lines, choosing to lead rather …
If relationships and break-ups weren’t hard enough, try making a movie about yours with your girlfriend. Daryl Wein and Zoe Lister-Jones decided that they should break up. However, instead of breaking it off, they decide to have days off and days on with each other, stretching out the break-up process to make it easier to …
‘Encounters at the End of the World,’ is the latest documentary from filmmaker Werner Herzog. And what a wonderful way to close out the sixth annual Independent Film Festival of Boston. ‘Encounters,’ is a fascinating, riveting and moving look at the people and animals that live in Antarctica.
What happens to reality TV contest stars once the show is over? If they’ve won, isn’t everything supposed to be easy for them?