Contributions from Elena Lazic | Little White Lies

Contributor Elena Lazic

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Woody Harrelson’s Lost in London was a crazy, compelling triumph

by Elena Lazic

The actor/​director has delivered a unique ​‘live cinema’ experience.
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Review

xXx: The Return of Xander Cage

by Elena Lazic

Vin Diesel is back as the world’s toughest, buffest secret agent. The results are thrilling and baffling in equal measure.

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Anticipation
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Enjoyment
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In Retrospect
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Review

Collateral Beauty

by Elena Lazic

The man once self-described as Mr Box Office heads up yet another slushy, contrived dud.

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Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
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Review

Assassin’s Creed

by Elena Lazic

Michael Fassbender attempts to rescue the humble video game movie in this fantasy epic. The results are baffling.

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Anticipation
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Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

Office Christmas Party

by Elena Lazic

This lurid abomination showcases the very worst of Hollywood’s current comedy set.

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1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
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Space Jam at 20 – A first-time look at a ’90s favourite

by Elena Lazic

“A very intense fever dream” is how our brave test subject describes this ultra-wacky Michael Jordan vehicle.
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Review

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

by Elena Lazic

This lavish Potter spin-off set in 1920s New York severely lacks for honest-to-goodness magic and awe.

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Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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In Praise Of

How American Gigolo flipped Hollywood sexism on its head

by Elena Lazic

Paul Schrader’s 1980 film unashamedly objectifies Richard Gere’s narcissistic lead.
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Review

American Pastoral

by Elena Lazic

Ewan McGregor shoots for the moon with his director debut, an adaptation of one of Philip Roth’s best novels.

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Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Trailers

Boston Marathon bombing drama Patriots Day gets a rousing trailer

by Elena Lazic

Peter Berg and Mark Wahlberg reteam for this decidedly low-key human drama.