Category: Short Reviews

January 26, 2017

SN&R Vol 28 Issue 42

Patriots Day

Despite Mark Wahlberg's self-parodic performance, it's still a gripping portrayal of a response to terror.

By Daniel Barnes

This article was published on 01.26.17
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20th Century Women

A movie that reflects its characters: a little aimless but extremely likeable.

By Jim Lane

This article was published on 01.26.17
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Split

An abduction story that goes too far to avoid becoming mere sadism.

By Jim Lane

This article was published on 01.26.17
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Julieta

Pedro Almodovar fans are sure to enjoy his latest, but the story lacks forward momentum.

By Daniel Barnes

This article was published on 01.26.17
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January 19, 2017

SN&R Vol 28 Issue 41

Paterson

Jim Jarmusch puts forward a lovely, wise and contemplative movie about the process of poetry.

By Daniel Barnes

This article was published on 01.19.17
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Live by Night

The movie reverberates with phoniness, despite the quality of the cast.

By Jim Lane

This article was published on 01.19.17
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Silence

This exquisite exploration of faith tested in fire likely won't make a dime, but Martin Scorsese has nothing to apologize for.

By Jim Lane

This article was published on 01.19.17
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Sleepless

A grimly mindless shoot-'em-up that's derivative on far too many levels.

By Jim Lane

This article was published on 01.19.17
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January 12, 2017

SN&R Vol 28 Issue 40

Monster Trucks

A clumsy E.T. for the NASCAR set.

By Jim Lane

This article was published on 01.12.17
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Elle

Paul Verhoeven and Isabelle Huppert craft a borderline schizophrenic satire.

By Daniel Barnes

This article was published on 01.12.17
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