CINEMA-CRAZED: "...a very intriguing and engrossing drama with brutal chemistry and a slew of exceptional performances".Bread review

SHORT END MAGAZINE: (Review/Interview) "Like a bittersweet but beautiful hangover of the Brat Pack era..."

ROGUE CINEMA: "...a perfect reflection on real life...the best drama I've seen in quite some time."B read review

PULPMOVIES: "...All of the cast deliver superb performances...the film quickly becomes utterly engrossing."B read review

WORLD of CINEMA: (8.9 out of 10) "...Mark Lewis, the writer and director of this film has major talent and an eye for cinema."

PEACEFUL CRITIC: "It's beautiful to behold...a writing style not too far removed from that of the Coen Brothers..." B read review

FILM ARCADE: "If you cannot relate to at least one of these characters, you have no soul. I actually wanted to watch more of this film once it was done." B read review

WORLD'S GREATEST CRITIC: (3 1/2 Stars) "...'Baystate Blues' exceeds most mainstream films of its kind." B read review

CELLULOID DREAMS: "...thoroughly absorbing and skillfully made and easily one of the best independent films I've seen." B read review

MICROFILMAKER MAGAZINE: (8.6 out of 10) Awarded Best of Show, June 2008B read review

ASKEW REVIEWS: "...an independent movie that runs emotionally deeper than 98% of mainstream fare."B read review

MOVIEBUFFS: "Kudos to Lewis for his sure direction and to his marvelous cast...fine ensemble work."B read review

JWR FILM/DVD: (4 Stars) "...a gem of a film."B read review

SONIC-CINEMA:Final Grade: A- B read review

MOVIE CYNICS:"This is Americana...from every angle. Sad, melancholy,
joyful, you name it." B read review

MOVIE CYNICS: "Baystate Blues" drinking game. B read review

ROGUE CINEMA: (Blue Collar Bastards) "Lewis has captured the working class man perfectly...feels like real life unfolding in front of you." B read review

FILM SNOBBERY: "...A very honest slice of life story." B read review

ROGUE CINEMA: "Blue Collar Bastards" is #5 on the Best of '09 list. B read review

SONIC-CINEMA: "Baystate Blues" gets honorable mention on the Best of '09
list. B read review

FILM COURAGE: "Great dramatic moments. Stellar acting. Good. Good. Good."
B read review