Thomas BurchfieldinFanfareConclave Presents a Fascinating Peek into a Secret WorldAn entertaining, exquisitely made, and suspenseful drama about the mysterious inner politics of the Catholic Church1d ago1d ago
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…3d ago3d ago
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 26Oct 26
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 1223Oct 1223
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
Thomas BurchfieldinFanfareThe Aisle Seat: Afraid (2024) Creates “Hal” on EarthPotentially sharp satiric sci-fi thriller melts down and crashes, thanks to a bungled resolutionSep 20Sep 20
Thomas BurchfieldinFrame RatedA Fistful of Dollars — Sergio Leone’s first spaghetti western masterpieceA wandering gunfighter plays two rival families against each other in a town torn apart by greed, pride, and revenge.Sep 107Sep 107
Thomas BurchfieldinFanfareThe Aisle Seat: Sing Sing Succeeds as Penetrating, Emotional Prison DramaPassionate performances and fine direction make this semi-documentary portrayal of hard men behind bars worthwhileSep 510Sep 510