Vague Visages Writers’ Room: Weekend Vibes 4.20.18
Weekend Vibes is a Friday column about streaming recommendations, new release hype and entertainment events.
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Review: Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Molly’s Game’
“For a film that prides itself on being ‘based on a true story,’ ‘Molly’s Game’ often relies on moments that are too coincidental, too easy. Yet, there’s nothing here to suggest that Sorkin won’t eventually figure things out behind the camera.”
London Film Festival Review: Andrew Haigh‘s ‘Lean on Pete’
“‘Lean on Pete’ hits the mark emotionally and reveals itself to be a poised, moving film.”
‘Rampart’: A Season in the Abyss
“‘Rampart’ can never step out of the shadows.”
Biography and Authenticity in the American New Wave
“The lucidity and frankness with which this new wave of filmmakers can dissect their own lives speaks volumes to their talents, boding well for their efforts to come.”
Blindspots: The Night Of ‘The Call of the Wild’ (Recap)
“For supposed ‘prestige TV,’ ‘The Night Of’ is simply lazy.”
Extraneous Evidence: The Night Of ‘Ordinary Death’ (Recap)
“Chandra goes from being a charming ingénue to a woeful bastion of ignorance even more secluded from society than the eczema-plagued Jack.”
Red Herrings and Strange Bedfellows: The Night Of ‘Samson and Delilah’ (Recap)
“Zaillian and Price find themselves with quite a bit of ground to cover in the series’ final two episodes.”
Heroes and Villains: The Night Of ‘The Art of War’ (Recap)
“Naz is both incredibly lucky and liable to have his luck run out at any minute.”
Just Dropped In to See What Condition My Skin Condition Was In: The Night Of ‘A Dark Crate’ (Recap)
“There’s nothing more indicative of the flaws in HBO’s ‘The Night Of’ than Jack Stone’s eczema.”