Monthly Archives: March 2020

Revisiting ‘Contagion’ in the age of coronavirus

Posted on March 18, 2020 by reelentropy

As the COVID-19 pandemic quietly spreads through the U.S. and the country very loudly grinds to a halt, movie theaters are one of many businesses that are shutting their doors. Amid news of delayed releases and entire theater chains closing, … Continue reading →

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‘Onward’ made me very uncomfortable

Posted on March 11, 2020 by reelentropy

5/10 Every movie, to one degree or another, mirrors the world it releases into – that’s the whole concept behind this blog. Some, like Ad Astra, are such clear and urgent cries about the anxieties of their time the subtext … Continue reading →

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‘Emma’ delightful, but only for moments at a time

Posted on March 4, 2020 by reelentropy

6/10 Luxurious period comedy Emma is absolutely raucous at points, but as it wears on, it just doesn’t spend enough time being funny. Hartfield, England, early 1800s- Emma Woodhouse (Anya Taylor-Joy), handsome, clever and rich, has lived nearly 21 years … Continue reading →

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