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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Movie Review: “Beasts of No Nation” features remarkable acting, bleak premise

Eric Anderson, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
The first direct-to-Netflix film is a chilling, powerful affair, with some of the best novice acting put on screen.

Movie Review: ‘Sicario’ an unusual, haunting success

November 5, 2015

“Nothing will make sense to your American ears, and you will doubt everything that we do, but in the end you will understand,” says Alejandro Gillik (Benicio del Toro) to Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) at...

“The Martian” Soars

Eric Anderson, A&E Writer October 22, 2015
Ridley Scott's science-fiction survival story has heart, hope and humor enough to satisfy all.
Time makes Dumb and Dumber To the dumbest sequel

Time makes ‘Dumb and Dumber To’ the dumbest sequel

Nathan Fisher November 20, 2014
Time was a big factor hindering the movie. By waiting so many years to make a sequel, filmmakers lose the original audiences.
One Direction Documentary Lacks Direction

One Direction Documentary Lacks Direction

Nathan Fisher September 19, 2013
One Friday afternoon movie reviewer Nathan Fisher and A&E Editor Aleida Fernandez decided to go see the new One Direction documentary. The night ended basically as they expected it.
Silver Linings Playbook Makes for a Winning Blend of Comedy, Drama

‘Silver Linings Playbook’ Makes for a Winning Blend of Comedy, Drama

Nathan Fisher November 29, 2012
This week, Nathan Fisher offers a look at "Silver Linings Playbook," an exciting new comedy-drama with Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence.
Argo brings history to life

‘Argo’ brings history to life

Nathan Fisher October 18, 2012
If current events and shows like "Homeland" strike your fancy, Nathan Fisher recommends seeing Ben Affleck's "Argo."

‘The Artist’ triumphs with new, refreshing look at retro forms

Nathan Fisher February 9, 2012
“The Artist" throws the recent onslaught of 3-D and "Avatar"-esque visual effects out the window, and returns to the era of black and white and silent movies.
illustration: Julie Peterson

“Friends with Benefits” has easy appeal, star chemistry

Alex Hagen September 15, 2011
Summer film standout "Friends with Benefits" offers a pleasing plot and charismatic acting to finish out the blockbuster season.

‘The Human Experience’ a testament to endurance, faith

McCaulay Singer-Milnes April 26, 2011

What is "the human experience"? This is the question driving a small group of  young men as they set out to step into the shoes of the forgotten members of various societies, in the process making a...

Credit: Jea Alford

“The Woman in the Window” though predictable is a classic

McCaulay Singer-Milnes February 3, 2011
Mystery, murder and intrigue make “The Woman in the Window" a classic film noir.

“Unstoppable” offers thrills, little depth

Nate Lessler November 18, 2010
Denzel Washington's runaway train movie "Unstoppable" plays like a non-fiction version of "Speed."
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