Category: Short Reviews
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Wind River
The film builds slowly, but writer/director Taylor Sheridan steadily ups the tension, finally allowing it to explode in an excellent final act.
This article was published on 08.24.17
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Logan Lucky
As with any halfway decent heist film, the fun comes from watching the characters create and execute a seemingly impossible plan, with all the setbacks, double crosses and audience misdirects that entails.
This article was published on 08.24.17
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Brigsby Bear
The basic premise is more than a little far-fetched and inadequately explained—but if you can get behind it, the movie’s rewards are many.
This article was published on 08.24.17
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The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature
When their town’s corrupt mayor sets out to transform their beautiful park into a grotesque money-grubbing tourist trap, the squirrels (voiced by Will Arnett and Katherine Heigl) and their animal pals swing into action to thwart his nefarious plans.
This article was published on 08.17.17
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The Glass Castle
An unusual story unusually well-told, with first-rate performances.
This article was published on 08.17.17
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The Dark Tower
Maybe the story makes sense at 4,250 pages. At 95 minutes it’s just a messy sci-fi-horror-fantasy salad.
This article was published on 08.17.17
August 24, 2017
SN&R Vol 29 Issue 20
August 17, 2017
SN&R Vol 29 Issue 19