Section: Film
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Furry feet and slow going
Little guy, furry feet, funny ears. Yeah, you know him. Travels with some really angry ax-wielding dwarves and a gray-bearded wizard.
This article was published on 12.13.12
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Don’t use that knife on foie gras
Here's the story of how a misogynist, his accomplished and intelligent wife, and a series of blonde actresses managed to create legendary movies.
This article was published on 12.06.12
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Killing Them Softly
Violence with an overlay of pseudo-political deep think makes this movie repellently fascinating.
This article was published on 12.06.12
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Life of Pi
A boy, a tiger, a boat and one heck of a fantastic movie from Ang Lee.
This article was published on 12.06.12
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Anna Karenina
Tom Stoppard and Joe Wright make a theatrical set piece out of great Russian literature.
This article was published on 12.06.12
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The Waiting Room
A documentary about health care for poor people that doesn’t dehumanize them—it’s nuanced, respectful and interesting.
This article was published on 11.29.12
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Silver Linings Playbook
Fresh out of the mental institution, this guy’s looking for a happy ending.
This article was published on 11.29.12
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Czar-crossed lovers
Joe Wright and Tom Stoppard have made a really good film of a classic novel. Unfortunately, they've assumed a literate movie-going audience.
This article was published on 11.29.12
December 20, 2012
SN&R Vol 24 Issue 36
December 13, 2012
SN&R Vol 24 Issue 35
December 06, 2012
SN&R Vol 24 Issue 34
November 29, 2012
SN&R Vol 24 Issue 33