The Boston Film Festival wrapped up this past Sunday, and unless you live in New England, you probably missed it. So what makes festivals in Toronto and New York such a big deal, while other cities struggle for recognition? “What the BFF lacks is a distinct programming sensibility, which is a quality that’s impossible to define yet unmistakable when you’ve got it. A well-curated film festival creates excitement and the feeling you’re getting early access to the movies that matter… Without such a sensibility, you have a group of movies with no collective momentum, and that, year in and year out, is what the Boston Film Festival offers.”