Erin Trahan

Film Writer

Erin Trahan writes about film for WBUR and has also contributed to The Boston Globe, The Independent, MovieMaker Magazine, Women's Review of Books and AGNI.

Recently published

A still from "A Gaza Weekend." (Courtesy Cohen Media Group)

8 Greater Boston film festivals to check out this fall

Despite the dual SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, the festival circuit keeps chugging along with a steady stream of indie and international films screening locally. Film critic Erin Trahan highlights the...

Arts & Culture

Sep 15, 2023

Inside the Somerville Theatre. (Courtesy Marissa Fiorucci)

Your guide to the Boston area's indie theaters and film festivals

Here’s a curated list of our coolest indie theaters, as well as several of the major festivals you should keep on your radar.

Arts & Culture

Jun 30, 2023

A still from Georden West's "Playland." (Courtesy Provincetown Film Festival)

6 film festivals to check out this summer

From fiction to documentaries, parties to panels, and with an abundance of talent known locally and abroad, Boston’s summer moviegoing has something for everyone.

Arts & Culture

Jun 14, 2023

A still from the documentary "The Lady Bird Diaries." (Courtesy ABC News)

13 Greater Boston film festivals to check out this spring

For Boston area film lovers, there is no shortage of cinematic delights throughout the entire season. Film critic Erin Trahan rounds up the festivals to explore in the coming months.

Arts & Culture

Mar 23, 2023

Last year's Boston Baltic Film Festival commenced days after Russia invaded Ukraine. (Courtesy Boston Baltic Film Festival)

7 Greater Boston film festivals to check out this winter

Film festivals are back in-person, and most are keeping a strong online presence as well. Here's what Erin Trahan recommends checking out this winter.

Arts & Culture

Jan 12, 2023

Clockwise from top left: "Aftersun" (Courtesy A24); "Everything Everywhere All at Once" (Courtesy A24); "Women Talking" (Courtesy Michael Gibson); "The Banshees of Inishirin" (Courtesy Searchlight Pictures); "EO" (Courtesy Skopia Film).

The best films of 2022, according to our critics

In 2022, audiences seemed ready to return to the cinema, but direct-to-streaming has continued disrupting the film industry and the movie-going experience. However, it hasn't slowed down great filmmaking. Film...

Arts & Culture

Dec 20, 2022

Chief Inspector Armand Gamache (Alfred Molina) in "Three Pines." (Courtesy Laurent Guerin)

Find your way to Louise Penny by land, book or new ‘Three Pines’ series

When I learned about “Three Pines” from Louise Penny’s monthly newsletter, I knew I’d watch every minute.

Arts & Culture

Dec 2, 2022

Brooke Adams and Donald Sutherland in "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." (Courtesy Photofest)

Harvard Film Archive spotlights the resilient vulnerability of Brooke Adams

The forthcoming film series, "Brooke Adams: Radiance in Plain Sight," reveals the actor's relatability in five roles between 1978 and 1992.

Arts & Culture

Nov 9, 2022

Still image from 'Remember This' film Photo/Jeff Hutchens

Boston Jewish Film Festival returns to theaters with new leadership, celebrity guests and a prismatic program

While Boston Jewish Film festivals never shy from tough subject matter, new artistic director Lisa Gossels says she also looked for films that entertain.

Arts & Culture

Oct 28, 2022

Still from Alejandro Loayza Grisi's "Utama." (Courtesy CineFest Latino)

8 New England film festivals to check out this fall

This fall marks several significant transitions in New England's film exhibition scene, as many return after scaled-back pandemic programming. Film critic Erin Trahan recommends the must-see screenings of the season.

Arts & Culture

Sep 13, 2022