Happy New Year one and all. As I write this, I am consumed by so much raw emotion--outrage, disgust, sadness, cautious optimism, disbelief, frustration--that I have hardly been able to focus on writing movie reviews. It's difficult to pull myself away from the nightmare still unfolding. I am holding my breath in the days leading [...]
You are invited to a FREE ADVANCE SCREENING OF the Focus Features release "Promising Young Woman" on Thursday January 14th @ 7:00PM ET. RSVP instructions: For the chance to download two complimentary passes to this screening, please click on the below link: http://focusfeaturesscreenings.com/JoycesChoicesPYW *Please note this virtual screening will be conducted through TicktBox [...]
You are cordially invited to a virtual advance screening of HERSELF! The screening will take place on Tuesday, January 5th at 7:00PM. Just click HERE to register. Approximately one hour before the start time, you will receive a link to access the screening. Space is limited to view the movie, and availability is [...]
The two events I recommend here are among the most joyous presentations of the season, and are just as, if not more effective in virtual form! One marks its 5oth ANNIVERSARY this year, that medieval pageant celebrating the winter solstice known as THE CHRISTMAS REVELS. The second has been a classic on page, stage, and [...]
This Sunday December 13, the BSFC gathered for a meeting like no other: 7 HOURS on zoom where we applied 2020 hindsight to the hundreds of movies we were able to screen online this past year. We discussed, and kibitzed, and argued and discussed some more as we VOTED our year-end winners in 15 categories. [...]
You are invited to a FREE VIRTUAL ADVANCE SCREENING of STX Films release "GREENLAND"! Tuesday, December 15 at 7:00 PM EST To RSVP please visit: http://stxtickets.com/GreenlandJC *Please note: Your RSVP does not guarantee you a spot to view the screening. Approximately one hour before the screening starts, you will receive your link to [...]
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO a virtual screening of Amazon Studios release "SYLVIE'S LOVE" on Tuesday, December 15th at 7:00PM. Please click HERE to register. Approximately one hour before the start time, you will receive a link to access the screening. Space is limited to view the screening, and availability is on a first [...]
A mountain of movies has been piling up in time for year-end OSCAR eligibility. (YES the OSCARS will be delayed till April but will GO ON!) I've singled out a few of the year's best not to be missed, and at least one definitely to be missed, even in a snowstorm or pandemic. Most of [...]
You are invited to a FREE Virtual Advance screening of Focus Features film "HALF BROTHERS" Wednesday, December 2nd @ 7:00PM ET SCREENING DETAILS *Please note this virtual screening will be conducted through TicktBox and you will need to register for an account on the platform, if you don’t already have one, [...]
I couldn't wait to see Focus Features "LET HIM GO," based on the Larry Watson novel about grandparents who set out to rescue their grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family. I was not disappointed, but here's a warning--the film packs a heart-crushing wallop. Set in the late 50's, "Let Him Go" is a [...]
