“Silence” Is a Powerful, If Long, Elegy to Faith and Meaning

Silence (Martin Scorsese, 2016) Though possibly an hour too long, Martin Scorsese’s Silence – a monumental testament to the power and ravages of religious faith – is the director’s best work in years. Beautifully acted by Andrew Garfield (Hacksaw Ridge), Adam Driver (Paterson), Shin’ya Tsukamoto (Kotoko), Tadanobu Asano (Grasshopper), Yôsuke Kubozuka (Helter Skelter), Liam Neeson (A Monster Calls) … Continue reading “Silence” Is a Powerful, If Long, Elegy to Faith and Meaning