Section: Film
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The decline and fall
Despite a strong lead character and performance, the film occasionally gets disjointed and unfocused, the narrative structured in a way that eliminates most of the surprise.
This article was published on 11.30.17
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Justice League
The film is frankly a mess, although the fans probably won’t care.
This article was published on 11.23.17
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Last Flag Flying
Director Richard Linklater juggles the movie’s shifting moods expertly and draws moving, finely textured performances from his stars.
This article was published on 11.16.17
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Flying the nest
Sacramento native Greta Gerwig comes home in Lady Bird, writing and directing the story of a senior at a Catholic girls’ high school in Sacramento.
This article was published on 11.16.17
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Wonderstruck
In addition to the persistent pacing and framing issues, Wonderstruck inevitably becomes trapped by a back-and-forth structure that undercuts the momentum at every turn.
This article was published on 11.16.17
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Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House
Aside from the obvious hot-button historical parallels of a tyrant president compromising national security to hide his election crimes, this film has nothing to offer.
This article was published on 11.16.17
November 30, 2017
SN&R Vol 29 Issue 34
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SN&R Vol 29 Issue 33
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SN&R Vol 29 Issue 32