“Pirates” 4 Returns to Swashbuckling Spirit of the Original
Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) sets sail once again in "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," thankfully ditching the…
It Ain’t Broke, So Philips Doesn’t Fix “The Hangover Part II”
You’re probably familiar with the sentiment “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” a colloquial expression, meaning that if you’ve…
“Hesher” Is Just What the Doctor Ordered
Losing a loved one is never easy, especially when that person is your wife or your mother. Even though everyone…
IFF Boston Review: “The Future”
It’s fairly common that as you grow older, you experience moments where you take stock of the direction your life…
Q&A: Jodie Foster Spills On Directing ‘The Beaver,’ Spiritual Crises, And Mel Gibson
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jodie Foster for a roundtable interview, to speak with her about her…
IFF Boston Review: “Trigger”
For some rock n’ roll bands, the price of making successful music, is an intensely screwed up personal life. All…
IFF Boston Q&A With Director Chris Brown and Actress Jill Pixley
After watching Chris Brown’s film FANNY, ANNIE, & DANNY at Independent Film Festival Boston, I spoke with him and his…
IFF Boston Q&A With Director Jim Mickle Of ‘Stake Land’
I talked to Jim Mickle about his film STAKE LAND, about what makes his vampires unique, and about his appearance…
IFF Boston Review: “Stake Land”
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed that vampire franchises like “True Blood” and “Twilight” have sunk…
IFF Boston Review: Fanny, Annie & Danny
When you hear the expression “home for the holidays” your mind probably conjures up warm, fuzzy feelings about spending time…