Film Archives - Cambridge | Somerville Independent

‘Fjord’ is a restrained thriller that is undermined by its simplistic answers to uncomfortable questions

by Chuck Latovich October 28, 2026

Romanian auteur Cristian Mungiu feints at objectivity but his personal biases render the dramatic conflict a one-sided affair.

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‘Wildwood’ is a technical marvel filled with heart and adventure to delight the entire family

by Curt Ege October 27, 2026

The latest stop-motion gem from Laika offers visual splendor and surprising thematic depths.

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Legendary filmmaker Barbara Kopple reflects on a career capturing the trials and triumphs of American labor

by Michael Gutierrez October 22, 2026

The director will be at The Brattle on October 23 to screen and discuss her latest film, “Union Town.”

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‘You Can See Everything,’ a fever dream of a true story, is one of the year’s best films

by Chuck Latovich October 20, 2026

Filmmakers Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim explore the compelling psychology of Elizabeth Holmes to understand what’s fact or fiction.

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Nonfiction storytelling takes center stage at the GlobeDocs Film Festival

by Curt Ege October 19, 2026

The Boston Globe’s annual fest, running in person from Oct. 21-25, offers a curated selection of stories both international and local.

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A whale swallows a grieving son, and any hopes of coherent action, in ‘Whalefall’

by Curt Ege October 17, 2026

Director Brian Duffield’s film is buoyed by strong performances but sunk by unintelligible plotting.

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‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ is the latest international sensation struggling to find an American audience

by Chuck Latovich October 15, 2026

Despite a litany of blockbuster films from around the world available to watch at local cinemas, audiences often stick to what they know, much to their own detriment.

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‘Minotaur’ has effective thrills and topical themes but very little new to say

by Michael Gutierrez October 14, 2026

Andrey Zvyagintsev, the exiled Russian filmmaker, returns with a murderous domestic drama set against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Facebook is bad, honesty is good and ham-handed messages make ‘The Social Reckoning’ more lesson plan than movie

by Chuck Latovich October 13, 2026

Aaron Sorkin continues to dramatically explore the corrupt soul of Big Tech with sadly diminishing returns.

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‘Sense and Sensibility’ is a safe and straightforward adaptation of the beloved novel

by Curt Ege October 12, 2026

Director Georgia Oakley’s adaptation delivers the romance while struggling with Jane Austen’s trademark wit and humor.