Baystate Blues

As I sit in my hotel room, in Massachusetts, preparing to work on the web series "Blue Collar Bastards" , I would like to take some time to highlight the critically acclaimed film that it's based on---

Baystate Blues
Written/Directed/Produced by Mark Lewis
"What do you think of when you hear the term 'small town America'? Chances are
if you're on the Conservative Right, you think of a Norman Rockwell utopia. If you're
on the Liberal Left you think of a haven for the brain dead redneck NASCAR fans.
As with most things the truth lies somewhere between the two extremes.
This is a story of the truth."

Now available to watch at the OFFICIAL WEBSITE!

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..."B read review

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."B read review

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 2008
B 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