Contributions from Adam Nayman | Little White Lies

Contributor Adam Nayman

Review

The Front Runner

by Adam Nayman

If nothing else, this tawdry political drama proves that Jason Reitman is no Steven Spielberg.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Review

Let the Sunshine In

by Adam Nayman

Juliette Binoche goes looking for love in this scintillating comedy-drama from French director Claire Denis.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
In Praise Of

Mulholland Drive: The Musical

by Adam Nayman

Is David Lynch’s warped Tinseltown satire from 2001 a contemporary riff on one of Hollywood’s classic-era staples?
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Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk

by Adam Nayman

Ang Lee takes American exceptionalism to task in this hyper-real spectacle.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Interviews

Jaume Collet-Serra: ‘If I was in that situation, I would die in two seconds’

by Adam Nayman

The Spanish genre master on directing The Shallows, working with SFX and why Orphan is so funny.
Dreaming Big

Why Casino Royale is the greatest blockbuster of the 21st century

by Adam Nayman

Director Martin Campbell does not get the respect he deserves for rehabilitating the Bond franchise not once, but twice.
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The Shallows

by Adam Nayman

Blake Lively hits the surf and gets carved in this schlocky, seriously entertaining shark movie with attitude.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

Clouds of Sils Maria

by Adam Nayman

Kristen Stewart achieves the impressive feat of outshining Juliette Binoche in this rich drama from Olivier Assayas.

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Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

Amour Fou

by Adam Nayman

Jessica Hausner’s 19th century bourgeois farce offers the perfect blend of humour and romance.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Review

Pain & Gain

by Adam Nayman

Feel the pump! Michael Bay’s muscle-bound satire is Bad Boys on ​’roids. And that’s not a good thing.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect

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