Author Archives: reelentropy

On La La Land and fascist propaganda

Posted on February 26, 2017 by reelentropy

As La La Land danced through theaters the past few months to the tune of $137.5 million domestic, a record-tying 14 Academy Award nominations and a Best Picture victory that’s been presumed to be in the bag for months now, … Continue reading →

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The Open Bar Review – A Cure for Wellness

Posted on February 25, 2017 by reelentropy

In which Paul confesses to the recent terror attacks in Sweden.

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‘Get Out’ a supremely competent thriller

Posted on February 24, 2017 by reelentropy

8/10 They gave half of sketch comedy duo Key & Peele a movie — and it’s a psychological thriller? Get Out of here! When Chris Washington (Daniel Kaluuya) drives up to the country with his girlfriend, Rose Armitage (Allison Williams), … Continue reading →

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‘Great Wall’ like any other blockbuster

Posted on February 22, 2017 by reelentropy

3/10 Advertising for The Great Wall centered on one question — “What were they trying to keep out?” The Mongols. They were trying to keep out the Mongols. In the 11th century, European mercenary William Garin (Matt Damon) has crossed … Continue reading →

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On whitewashing and the death of movie stars

Posted on February 22, 2017 by reelentropy

The Great Wall came out in American theaters last weekend, beating industry expectations with a $21.7 million take. It’s a good result of a movie that was primarily met with claims of whitewashing and racism for starring Cambridge-born Matt Damon … Continue reading →

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