More than a haunting Gothic tale, “The Little Stranger” narrows in on class politics, and the social upheaval of post-war England takes its toll on the film’s characters. Director Abrahamson conjurs up a pervading sense of dread and quiet menace.
Lenny Abrahamson
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Film Review: “Room”
If ever there was a perfect illustration of how a film is less what it’s about than how it is about that thing, “Room” is it. Adapted by Emma Donoghue from her best-selling 2010 novel, “Room” is a gripping and deeply emotional story that nevertheless revolves around a nightmarish scenario of victimization. Taking inspiration from […]
