Sean Burns
@splicedpersonality.bsky.social
Film Critic. Projectionalist.
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The best films of 2025, according to critic Sean Burns
Film critic Sean Burns went to the movies 204 times in the first 11 months of 2025. Here are his 10 favorite films from the year.
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At WBUR this week I wrote about the best films of 2025.
How come we have to hear from the asshole NEVERMIND kid on every anniversary but nobody ever interviews the HARD BOILED baby? Saliva Sammy must be like 35 by now.
January 19, 2026 at 5:30 AM
How come we have to hear from the asshole NEVERMIND kid on every anniversary but nobody ever interviews the HARD BOILED baby? Saliva Sammy must be like 35 by now.
Disappointed that the new translation changes the “X-rated action!” line.
January 19, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Disappointed that the new translation changes the “X-rated action!” line.
Watching RICH AND FAMOUS on TCM. Crazy to me that George Cukor made a movie in the ‘80s. I know how math works but it still doesn’t seem possible that a guy who worked on THE WIZARD OF OZ also directed Meg Ryan and Ellis from DIE HARD.
January 18, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Watching RICH AND FAMOUS on TCM. Crazy to me that George Cukor made a movie in the ‘80s. I know how math works but it still doesn’t seem possible that a guy who worked on THE WIZARD OF OZ also directed Meg Ryan and Ellis from DIE HARD.
I was hoping my man @mangiotto.bsky.social would write about this film. filmfreakcentral.net/2026/01/the-...
January 18, 2026 at 6:35 AM
I was hoping my man @mangiotto.bsky.social would write about this film. filmfreakcentral.net/2026/01/the-...
About to fill another big blind spot.
January 17, 2026 at 9:32 PM
About to fill another big blind spot.
This explains a lot about how the movie turned out. On the other hand, it explains a lot about how the movie turned out. It also explains a lot about how the movie turned out.
Matt Damon Says Netflix Wants Movies to Restate the ‘Plot Three or Four Times in the Dialogue’ Because Viewers are on ‘Their Phones While They’re Watching’
Matt Damon says Netflix wants movies to restate 'the plot three or four times in the dialogue' to account for viewers using their phones.
variety.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:05 PM
This explains a lot about how the movie turned out. On the other hand, it explains a lot about how the movie turned out. It also explains a lot about how the movie turned out.
Robert Kaplow wrote BLUE MOON.
January 17, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Robert Kaplow wrote BLUE MOON.
At Crooked Marquee’s Classic Corner this week I wrote about THE STING.
Classic Corner: The Sting — Crooked Marquee
Even recency-biased Netflix can’t help streaming this 1973 Best Picture winner, a fast-paced delight that floats on the considerable charms of Robert Redford and Paul Newman.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM
At Crooked Marquee’s Classic Corner this week I wrote about THE STING.
Reposted by Sean Burns
Faye Dunaway in Jim Jarmusch's SISTER DAUGHTER SISTER DAUGHTER.
January 16, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Faye Dunaway in Jim Jarmusch's SISTER DAUGHTER SISTER DAUGHTER.
At North Shore Movies this week I reviewed THE RIP, Matt and Ben’s RIGHTEOUS KILL.
Review – The Rip
THE RIP. With Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Kyle Chandler. Screenplay by Joe Carnahan and Michael McGrale. Directed by Joe Carnahan. Rated R for violence and pervasive langua…
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January 16, 2026 at 1:42 PM
At North Shore Movies this week I reviewed THE RIP, Matt and Ben’s RIGHTEOUS KILL.
At North Shore Movies this week I reviewed 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE. I seem to be in the minority on this one, but I found it pandering and unpleasant.
Review – 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Sean’s Take)
28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE. With Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’ Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, Chi-Lewis Parry. Screenplay by Alex Garland. Directed by Nia DaCosta. Rated R for strong bloody …
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January 15, 2026 at 10:40 PM
At North Shore Movies this week I reviewed 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE. I seem to be in the minority on this one, but I found it pandering and unpleasant.
At WBUR this week I reviewed Kristen Stewart’s THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER and Mona Fastvold’s THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE.
Two new films offer bold and uncompromising visions from brilliant female filmmakers
Kristen Stewart’s “The Chronology of Water” follows a sexual abuse survivor finding her voice as a writer; Mona Fastvold’s “The Testament of Ann Lee" is about the founding of an 18th-century religious...
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January 15, 2026 at 12:32 PM
At WBUR this week I reviewed Kristen Stewart’s THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER and Mona Fastvold’s THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE.
Safe to say the Fallon bit went over well with my Facebook friends.
January 14, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Safe to say the Fallon bit went over well with my Facebook friends.
The only thing I enjoy about Trump is that he can’t conceal his disdain for the simpering toadies who grovel at his feet. Look at his contempt for this craven lickspittle.
DOKOUPIL: When I travel the country, they tell me they don't feel it because grocery prices are up--
TRUMP: They're going to now. I've only been here for 11 months. I inherited a mess. If she got in, you wouldn't have this job right now.
TRUMP: They're going to now. I've only been here for 11 months. I inherited a mess. If she got in, you wouldn't have this job right now.
January 14, 2026 at 2:23 AM
The only thing I enjoy about Trump is that he can’t conceal his disdain for the simpering toadies who grovel at his feet. Look at his contempt for this craven lickspittle.
Amused to see the AMC Boston Common escalator that’s broken 90% of the time now actually says IS THIS THING ON?
January 13, 2026 at 4:07 AM
Amused to see the AMC Boston Common escalator that’s broken 90% of the time now actually says IS THIS THING ON?
Cleaning out my desk I found an old note from my niece.
January 12, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Cleaning out my desk I found an old note from my niece.
Reposted by Sean Burns
Podcasts shouldn’t be on video. Podcasts are for people who don’t look good on video.
January 12, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Podcasts shouldn’t be on video. Podcasts are for people who don’t look good on video.
Reminder that Penske Media employees are obligated to post about the Golden Globes. You’re not.
January 12, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Reminder that Penske Media employees are obligated to post about the Golden Globes. You’re not.