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Jonathan A. Schneiderman
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‘Life of Pi’ Review: Crouching Tiger, Open Sea
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The latest A.R.T. production is not among the greatest faith stories ever told, but its dramatic power saves it from tweeness.
‘Halloween Ends’ Review: Myers at Golgotha
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“Ends” is the filmic analogue of a college student who is only amusing after two or three shots of liquor and is otherwise not only unamusing but barely tolerable. The “Halloween” films’ liquor is gore — stupid, stupid gore — and “Ends” is in bad need of more of it.
‘Barbarian’ Review: When Not in Rome
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But what is important about Zach Cregger’s new feature is that it does not forget, in the meantime, to be scary. It is a bona fide horror film, which, in the contemporary landscape, makes it something of an oasis.
Looking for Columbus Day Plans? See ‘Do the Right Thing’ at the Brattle.
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If you’ve seen the film, there’s a good chance you’ll want to check it out again. If you haven’t, now’s your chance: Take it.