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The Boston Online Film Critics Association was established in May of 2012 to foster a community of web-based film critics. http://bofca.com
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BOFCA @bofca.bsky.social · Dec 20
TOP TEN FILMS OF 2025

1. ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
2. SINNERS
3. MARTY SUPREME
4. NO OTHER CHOICE
5. IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT
6. SENTIMENTAL VALUE
7. WEAPONS
8. HAMNET
9. THE SECRET AGENT
10. TRAIN DREAMS

#bofca #awards #filmsky
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theoscargoff.bsky.social
The new teen horror WHISTLE is basically diet FINAL DESTINATION, but it’s harmless enough if you have a soft spot for that sort of thing. I might’ve erred positive if it was released closer to Halloween. Review in @bostonhassle.bsky.social! bostonhassle.com/review-whist...
REVIEW: Whistle (2025) dir. Corin Hardy // BOSTON HASSLE
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February 6, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Can't wait for that NETWORK Criterion Release.

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Criterion Collection - February 2026 Releases
February is here, and quite a few gems are coming to the Criterion Collection. Among them is Sidney Lumet's Network, which I'll be talking about in more detail below. It's an incredible film, and if y...
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February 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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thasjn.bsky.social
Stirring, heartfelt, and decidedly genuine.
Movie Review: 'Jimpa' is Lithgow and Colman at Their Finest
Sophie Hyde's queer family drama has heart, depth, and richness
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February 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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thasjn.bsky.social
Those who stuck with "Starfleet Academy" will be glad again this week that they kept the faith.
TV Review: "Starfleet Academy" Hits the Season One Midway Mark with "Series Acclimation Mil"
Co-writer Tawny Newsome proves her chops on both sides of the camera while Kerrice Brooks shines
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February 5, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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theoscargoff.bsky.social
New in @cambridgeday.com! This week the mighty @bostonscifi.bsky.social returns to @somervilletheatre.bsky.social, plus SAFE in 4k at @brattletheatre.bsky.social, Kubrick, Antonioni, and Bertolucci on 35mm at HFA, and Poitier on 16mm(!) at the SPL!
Somerville Cine-club returns, and so does Boston Scifi filmfest - Cambridge Day
The Somerville Cine-Club returns to the Somerville Public Library's Central Branch Tuesday with perhaps their most ambitious presentation yet.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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📰New Newsletter | Free newsletter on Sam Raimi's SEND HELP, links, podcast, and more.

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Send Help Review: A Twisted Blend of Survivor and Sam Raimi’s Signature Projectiles
Following a collaboration on the last Doctor Strange movie, Director Sam Raimi knew he had to work with Rachel McAdams again. She had a knack for his style of filmmaking– game for any projectiles he'd...
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February 5, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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🎙️New Podcast | A brand new It's the Pictures @itsthepicpod.bsky.social is now live. Evan @reelrecon.bsky.social and I talk about the great Mel Brooks and his amazing career.

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Thank Goodness for Mel Brooks | It's the Pictures 213
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February 2, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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MOTHER OF FLIES is what might be called “arthouse horror.” There’s lots of blood, to be sure, but it’s a slow burning film where all the pieces don’t fall into place until the final 20 minutes.

#filmsky #horror #shudder
Review – Mother Of Flies
MOTHER OF FLIES. With Zelda Adams, Toby Poser, John Adams, Lulu Adams, James Lindsay. Written and directed by John Adams, Zelda Adams, Toby Poser. Unrated. 92 min. On Shudder. All together ooky The…
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February 2, 2026 at 1:49 AM
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alexxkittle.bsky.social
If you like movies that are cool and weird and if you’re in the Boston area you’re gonna want to follow @bosunderground.bsky.social for some incredibly great updates very soon! 🐇
February 2, 2026 at 2:56 AM
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theoscargoff.bsky.social
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Mitch & Mickey - A Kiss At The End Of The Rainbow
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January 30, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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*NEW EPISODE!!* We discuss the films:

• THE RIP
• THE CHORAL

Listen: spoilerpiece.libsyn.com/episode-601-...
January 16, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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bobchipman.bsky.social
Hey folks! We're buried under snow here in the Northeast and I'M consequently buried under a head-cold ☹ Please watch me try to squeeze something like meaningful commentary out of that "HE-MAN" teaser from last week and maybe toss some coins in the bucket 😁
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New Big Picture - MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Trailer Response
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January 29, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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theoscargoff.bsky.social
SEND HELP is a delightfully nasty return to form for Sam Raimi— more EC than Marvel. Review is up at @bostonhassle.bsky.social! bostonhassle.com/review-send-...
REVIEW: Send Help (2026) dir. Sam Raimi // BOSTON HASSLE
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January 30, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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theoscargoff.bsky.social
New column in @cambridgeday.com! Big story this week is the HFA’s Complete Kubrick retrospective, which kicks off with the director’s least screened films. Plus more of the Best of 2025 at @brattletheatre.bsky.social, double Antonioni at HFA, and Mass Ave on screen at @somervilletheatre.bsky.social!
This week in film: Mass. Ave. doc, early Kubrick, more of 2025's best - Cambridge Day
Two best picture nominatons, plus the ones that didn't make the cut. New Mass Ave documentary captures "a certain point in time in Cambridge that will soon be passed" using drone technology and local ...
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January 29, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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theoscargoff.bsky.social
MERCY is an early contender for Worst of the Year: a pro-dystopia sci-fi film about Chris Pratt sitting in a chair, brought to you by Axon bodycams. Read my review in @cambridgeday.com!
"The Rip" needs stitching, "H is for Hawk" soars, "Mercy" needs some - Cambridge Day
Our reviews of three new movies showing locally or streaming: one disappointment, one quiet pleasure, one dud.
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January 25, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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The many faces of Rachel McAdams, one of our best performers.
Rachel McAdams in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. Rachel McAdams in Game Night Rachel McAdams in Send Help Rachel McAdams in Eurovision
January 27, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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thasjn.bsky.social
It had to happen: Things get out of hand as the kids of "Starfleet Academy" become embroiled in a prank war.
TV Review: Eat Your Spinach with 'Starfleet Academy' Episode 4: 'Vitus Reflux'
Things get silly in this "low stakes" episode
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January 22, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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theoscargoff.bsky.social
New in @cambridgeday.com! This week: Raymond Rea and the Best of 2025 at @brattletheatre.bsky.social, and OCCUPIED CITY and THE CONFORMIST at the HFA!
This week in film: (Some of) 2025's best, A.S. Hamrah, Steve McQueen - Cambridge Day
Horror, satire, experimental cinema, and classic international films at Brattle Theatre and the Harvard Film Archive.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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Wrote about the Oscar nominations from yesterday. I know news moves fast, but give it a read.

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2026 Oscars Nominations: The Good, The Bad, The Huh?
Yesterday morning, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its nominations for the 2026 Oscars ceremony. Warner Bros’ Sinners led the pack with 16 nominations, while One Battle After...
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January 23, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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thasjn.bsky.social
Yes, I'm one of those film critics who adored 'Hamnet!'
Streaming Review: Chloé Zhao Peers into Literary History with 'Hamnet'
Zhao triumphs again with an almost supernatural, but entirely naturalistic, drama
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January 21, 2026 at 5:05 AM
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tyburr.bsky.social
Hey, starting Feb 24, I'm teaching a 10-week course in the history of movie stardom at the online film school @cinejourneys.bsky.social. It'll be fun! More details at www.tyburrswatchlist.com/take-a-class-with-professor-ty and cinejourneys.com/movie-stars-stardom-modern-fame-details-and-registration
Take a Class with Professor Ty
Starting February 24, I'm teaching a ten-week online course in the history of movie stardom.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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bobchipman.bsky.social
Review - "MERCY" (2026)

Chris Pratt and Timur Bekmambetov team up for "Minority Report: Stupid Edition"
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Review - MERCY (2026)
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January 21, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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If you like listening instead, @reelrecon.bsky.social and I recorded a new episode where we discuss some of the anticipated movies.

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2026 Most Anticipated Movies | It's the Pictures 212
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January 20, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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For the newsletter, I shared some of my most anticipated movies of 2026.

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January 20, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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theoscargoff.bsky.social
THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE is one of the year’s best movies— folk horror without the horror, an extravagant and sensuous musical about austerity and celibacy. Read my review in @cambridgeday.com— catch it on 70mm at @thecoolidge.bsky.social or @somervilletheatre.bsky.social!
Enraptured by the strangely seductive world of the Shakers - Cambridge Day
"The Testament of Ann Lee" is an extravagant, sensuous film about austerity and celibacy, a story of faith and fervor told from a secular point of view.
www.cambridgeday.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:50 PM