naturalistic

In keeping with Walker-Silverman’s naturalistic approach, “Rebuilding” eschews a conventional plot, instead observing Dusty’s negotiation of an outside world he’s tried to avoid.

Nevertheless, it’s a Grand Guignol finish to what has previously been an effective, affecting and strictly naturalistic new interpretation of this canonical drama.

In his description of Giotto’s naturalistic painting of the 14th century, Vasari hailed a “rebirth” of the arts, beginning then and carrying into the age of his own Medici patrons.

In “Little Woods,” DaCosta cast her in a naturalistic drama similar to Jennifer Lawrence’s early breakout role in “Winter’s Bone,” but also one that most likely wouldn’t otherwise be offered to her.

There are many scenes where Robinson abandons his jittery schtick to allow Ron’s frustration and hangdog fatigue with his life to guide them, anchoring the absurdity in Robinson’s naturalistic charm.