As a new regular feature we’ll be highlighting some of the top feature films at our partner festivals, as rated & reviewed by  festivalgoers using B-Side Festival Genius software.

For today’s post we’ll take a look back to the Slamdance Film Festival and the Independent Film Festival Boston for a few highlights from each.

Slamdance Film Festival

Not Forgotten (4.7/5 stars) – Directed by Dror Soref, starring Simon Baker, Paz Vega & Chloe Moretz. Featured review by user Muse: “This film is beyond memorable. Images and emotions inspired by the intense cinematic journey linger in the mind long after the credits have finished. A complex tale of revenge and revelation, complimented by vivid performances and stunning visuals. Suspenseful and scary elements are delicately balanced with hints of innocence and beauty. In this film we are woven into a world where the lines between sacred and profane are hauntingly blurred.”

Drool (4.6/5 stars) – Directed by Nancy Kissam, starring Laura Harring, Jill Marie Jones, Ashley Duggan Smith, Christopher Newhouse and Oded Fehr. Featured review by user zetaflickan: “Best film I saw at Slamdance this year. Drool was so funny, and manages to get away with so many things that could have been too over the top or just silly if they hadn’t been so perfectly executed. The director mentioned that a John Waters inspired idea turned into this film, and she did in a way pick up his torch. The characters are so fun and likeable that they can get away with murder.”

Independent Film Festival Boston

Food, Inc. (4.5/5 stars) – Directed by Robert Kenner. Featured review by user mfgodwin: “A visually appealing, super-informative film. The director does a good job of presenting info in an engaging way – and definitely hits the most pressing food issues of the day.”

Unmistaken Child (4.5/5 stars) – Directed by Nati Baratz. Featured review by user mtucker: “I really enjoyed this documentary – I think it was the best that I saw in the festival so far. It was fascinating to get a peek into the search for a Lama. If you get a chance, watch this film – there’s no narrator for this documentary, but the characters speak for themselves so well that none is needed.”