Thomas BurchfieldinFanfareAnora: A Raucous But Lumbering Screwball FarceIt’s all about the actors in this raunchy, unwieldy twist on the Cinderella story that will leave you grinning if not always laughing.3d ago403d ago40
Thomas BurchfieldinFanfareThe Remarkable Life of Ibelin Shines a Beacon of KindnessAn original, heartbreaking documentary where a secret revealed for once lights up the world.Nov 762Nov 762
Thomas BurchfieldinFanfareDown These Dark Corridors: Halloween Horror Films of 2024With Halloween over, a critic offers readers a look at the best new horror films he saw during this last monthNov 445Nov 445
Thomas BurchfieldinFanfareConclave Presents a Fascinating Peek into a Secret WorldAn entertaining, exquisitely made, and suspenseful drama about the mysterious inner politics of the Catholic ChurchNov 21Nov 21
Thomas BurchfieldNevada County Special Film Programing for NovemberOnce upon a long time ago, film lovers could go out to see a different movie every night of the week — everything from lowbrow camp to…Oct 311Oct 311
Thomas BurchfieldinFanfareRumours: Dark-Hued Geopolitical Satire Amuses and IntriguesBizarre end-of-the-world satiric comedy features some excellent performances and witty dialogue, though it finally ends on a dead noteOct 2624Oct 2624
Thomas BurchfieldinFanfareA Different Man: A Sly Dark Comedy that StingsAn absorbing, entertaining, and clever film about a man who gets what he wishes for, and how he comes to regret itOct 18Oct 18
Thomas BurchfieldinFanfareThe Aisle Seat: ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ is a Folly, AlrightA sequel to the 2019 hit makes bad choices with a flailing script that tries again to break the rules of comic book movies.Oct 1224Oct 1224
Thomas BurchfieldNevada County Special Film Attractions for OctoberIt’s October, the season of Halloween, when the darkest corners of cinema stir with monsters from within and without. To celebrate, The…Sep 30Sep 30
Thomas BurchfieldCloudland Revisited: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)I didn’t keep up with Harry Potter after reading the first book and seeing the first movie in 2001. Recently, critical duties have required…Sep 301Sep 301