Author: Jim Lane

February 02, 2017

SN&R Vol 28 Issue 43

Gold

It twists and turns too much for its own good, and it works too hard to make the twists work.

By Jim Lane

This article was published on 02.02.17
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January 26, 2017

SN&R Vol 28 Issue 42

All that glitters

Matthew McConaughey stars in a twisting, turning picture that could have been great if the writers bothered to mine for it.

By Jim Lane

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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The Founder

It’s like Macbeth among the deep fryers.

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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January 19, 2017

SN&R Vol 28 Issue 41

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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California cringing

Director Mike Mills brings a character study in which nothing “happens,” but the rhythm of life come through sincere.

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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