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Joseph A. Johnson
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Kyle Mooney and Evan Winter Discuss ‘Y2K’: A ‘Nostalgic’ Albeit Stilted Comedic Gore-Fest
“Y2K” excels when it pushes sentimentality aside and embraces the dark humor of its premise.
‘Origins of Marvel Comics’ at 50: A Historical Peek Into the Creation of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes
Simon and Schuster’s 50th anniversary reprint of “Origins of Marvel Comics” by Stan Lee is a must-read for all superhero fans, despite its flaws.
‘Monkey Man’ Review: An Action-Packed Cultural Immersion
While “Monkey Man” has its slow and clichéd moments, it ultimately packs a punch just as powerful as its protagonist’s.
‘2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Live Action’ Review: Four Heart-Wrenching Tales Plus a Kooky Roald Dahl Adaptation
Award ceremonies are most fun when about underdogs, it might be time to take a closer look at the lesser known Oscar category built for indie underdogs.
‘Hundreds of Beavers’ Review: Slapstick Reinvented for a Modern Audience
Every frame of “Hundreds of Beavers” is bursting with boundless energy, with each moment more surprising than the last.
‘Evil Dead The Musical HD’ Review: A Reimagining of the Cult Classic Hit
The show’s campy musical numbers bring a distinct liveliness to the archetypal characters of the “Evil Dead” universe.
‘Drive-Away Dolls’ Review: A Joyride from Start to Finish
“Drive-Away Dolls” is a thoughtfully constructed film. It is a road trip that outdoes itself again and again without ever running out of gas.
‘Out of Darkness’ Review: A Screen Left Better Unseen
Despite its creative camerawork, “Out of Darkness” mostly amounted to an unpleasant and frustrating watch.
‘Blood Simple’ Retrospective: Coolidge Corner Celebrates $12.5 Million Renovation with ‘Big Screen Debuts’
In a theater with almost a century’s worth of screenings under its belt, what better “Big Screen Debut” to watch than that of Joel and Ethan Coen (a.k.a. the Coen Brothers)?
‘The Holdovers’ Special Screening: ’70s Somerville on the Silver Screen
This is a movie and theater steeped in history, and a good chunk of the people there had a lasting role to play in that history.