Sinners

"Seven years ain't 'nuff to forget us."

The Amateur

"Overestimate your chances to build confidence."

Death of a Unicorn

Let me tell you, the villains are sure to use all parts of the unicorn. ALL parts.

Hell of a Summer

At first, the offer of Hell of a Summer is very recognizable. An unknown and unseen killer slowly picks off a bunch of kids at a summer camp while their friends obliviously go about activities nearby. There are campfires, tall tales, tiny cabins, lame ice breakers, and awkward hook-ups. There&

Freaky Tales

"Oakland in ’87 was hella wild."

Boston Underground Film Festival 2025 Wrap-Up

My second year attending the Boston Underground Film Festival (BUFF) has solidified my intention to return as long as I'm in the area. Although its single-stream nature means I don't get to choose what to watch, there are some distinct benefits. It requires less pre-festival effort:

Ash

There's a certain type of low-budget sci-fi I will always show up for. They lack the money to pull off a grand epic. They feature limited action, although a clever director can disguise that with filmmaking tricks and careful planning. They never feature current stars, although rising actors

The Rule of Jenny Pen

My whole life I've been bored. I look back and see an empty bin.

Black Bag

"When it's so easy to lie about everything, how do you tell the truth about anything?"

Warfare

How do you review a dramatic re-enactment? Accuracy isn't an option, as the story being told is based on co-director Ray Mendoza's experience as a Navy SEAL during the Iraq War. I've no reason to doubt his recollection, but I can't comment

Mickey 17

"Have a nice death! See you tomorrow!"

Eephus

"Why do they care so much? Don't they have anything better to do?" This comment from a young girl to her brother echoes throughout the film, a call for you to meditate on that very topic yourself. On the surface, we're watching a recreational