Jun 16, 2023 | Film

REVIEW: Elemental (2023) dir. Peter Sohn

A charming romance can't keep this generic story afloat

Kyle Amato

Jun 14, 2023 | Features

INTERVIEW: Pixar Animator Becki Tower on ‘ELEMENTAL’

"Most people don’t know what they want to do, but this was it for me."

Kyle Amato

Jun 02, 2023 | Film

REVIEW: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) dir. Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K....

The highly anticipated sequel doubles down on style, characters, and intensity

Kyle Amato

May 15, 2023 | Film

IFFB REVIEWS: Afire (2023) dir. Christian Petzold & Past Lives (2023) dir. Celine Song

A pair of films take salty and sweet approaches to desire

Kyle Amato

Apr 27, 2023 | Film

REVIEW: Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret. (2023) dir. Kelly Fremon Craig

Rachel McAdams Best Supporting Actress Campaign Begins Now

Kyle Amato

Apr 14, 2023 | Film

REVIEW: Showing Up (2023) dir. Kelly Reichardt

Art hurts.

Kyle Amato

Apr 12, 2023 | Film

REVIEW: Suzume (2023) dir. Makoto Shinkai

A chair-raising tale from one of anime's recent auteurs

Kyle Amato

Apr 06, 2023 | Film

REVIEW: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) dir. Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic

A long-anticipated adaptation renders the world of Mario with bright colors but little substance

Kyle Amato

Apr 05, 2023 | Film

REVIEW: Air (2023) dir. Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck reignites his passion for filmmaking with this lively sports drama

Kyle Amato

Mar 29, 2023 | BUFF

BUFF REVIEW: Destination- A Selection of Animated Shorts

Part of the 2023 Boston Underground Film Festival

Kyle Amato

Mar 25, 2023 | BUFF

BUFF REVIEW: Sick of Myself (2022) dir. Kristoffer Borgli

A silly satire benefits from a tricky lead performance

Kyle Amato

Feb 24, 2023 | Film

REVIEW: Cocaine Bear (2023) dir. Elizabeth Banks

Hijinks of varying quality ensue when a bear eats cocaine

Kyle Amato