Category: Short Reviews
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A Bad Moms Christmas
An example of the I-Hate-Christmas-Movie, the most despicable genre this side of snuff films and Nazi propaganda.
This article was published on 11.09.17
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Thor: Ragnarok
At it’s best the film is a knowing self-spoof that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
This article was published on 11.09.17
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Loving Vincent
Breathtakingly original, a reminder of both van Gogh’s unique vision and the tactile pleasure of hand-drawn animation.
This article was published on 11.09.17
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The Killing of a Sacred Deer
Director Yorgos Lanthimos specializes in caustically, even sadistically absurd satires on human behavior, and while this film certainly fits that bill, it mostly feels vapid and mean.
This article was published on 11.02.17
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Thank You for Your Service
Writer-director Jason Hall seems to grasp the mindset of the modern warrior, sensitively showing the way steely exteriors can conceal deep rivers of pain and regret.
This article was published on 11.02.17
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Goodbye Christopher Robin
The mini-genre of movies purporting to tell the back story of beloved childhood classics may have worn out its welcome with blatant inventions, but at last we get a film with the gentle ring of truth.
This article was published on 11.02.17
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All I See is You
When corrective surgery slowly restores her sight, a less-dependent woman starts growing dissatisfied with the world she sees and begins to question her life.
This article was published on 10.26.17
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Happy Death Day
If Jessica Rothe, the star of this mess, can manage to drag herself clear of having to do junk like this, she may have a future.
This article was published on 10.26.17
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The Snowman
A godawful, incoherent mess. Characters and subplots pop in at random and nothing makes any sense.
This article was published on 10.26.17
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November 09, 2017
SN&R Vol 29 Issue 31
November 02, 2017
SN&R Vol 29 Issue 30
October 26, 2017
SN&R Vol 29 Issue 29