The Boston Underground Film Festival got underway on Wednesday night with a duo of big-screen beachside films that manage to evoke every manner of summer except the chilled vibes. Tensions ran high in the packed Brattle auditorium for The Surfer, which was a blast to watch with a crowd. The Surfer If you’re a fan…
You just never know what to expect from films you see at film festivals. That may seem like a pretty obvious statement, but for those who’ve never attended a film festival, let me assure you it can often be a Cracker Jack surprise that can go either way. As I settled into enigmatic indie Head…
When I arrived at the Brattle Theatre for my first Boston Underground Film Festival screening this year, I didn’t even look at what I was seeing. I was so punchdrunk by the atmosphere, excited to be watching indie films again in the cozy, amazing theater, that when I saw it was Off Ramp, a movie…