Tag Archives: The Big Short

Review in Brief: Vice (2018)

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Reminder: a compelling protagonist doesn’t have to likeable, or good, they just have to be interesting. Dick Chaney was, and remains, an evil bastard, but he and his rise to power behind the throne is fascinating nonetheless. Adam McKay approaches … Continue reading →

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Review: Spotlight (2015)

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

For many, SPOTLIGHT was the surprise winner at last year’s Oscars. The true events the film is based on might be ripe for dramatic adaptation, but with its low-key performance and style, and actors that did not subject themselves to … Continue reading →

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