Review
So what’s the verdict on The Irish Pub? A well-meaning film, but lacking in excitement.
This staging of Much Ado About Nothing would make an excellent ice-breaker for a discussion between adolescents and adults about sexting
Isango’s Magic Flute/ Impempe Yomlingo is lit by flashes of brilliance. Most can be traced directly to Mandisi Dyantyis’ reorchestration of Mozart’s orchestral score for an ensemble of marimbas.
Although Street of Thieves is less accomplished than Zone, it once again displays how Mathias Énard is seeking new ways to talk political issues in precise, often gripping prose.
So how do four young guys successfully build upon two masterworks while simultaneously facing possible enervation due to record label woes and botched stateside promotion?
The Rocket is an absorbing, visually stunning film with a backstory not quickly forgotten.
Whiplash and Birdman — two of the best films released this year.
Botso teaches children the joie de vivre of music and he is remarkably successful.
As they often do in repertoire that doesn’t turn up too frequently, the orchestra responded to the music with heightened sensitivity and attention to detail.
Fest Review: IFFBoston Shorts — Part One