Author Archives: reelentropy

The Möbius strip- ‘Hidden Figures’ edges out ‘Rogue One,’ Golden Globes a political fiasco

Posted on January 10, 2017 by reelentropy

In a photo finish, new release Hidden Figures has barely edged out Rogue One: A Star Wars Story for no. 1 by less than $1 million, despite playing in 1,500 fewer theaters. The movie was projected to lose by about $200,000, but outperformed expectations … Continue reading →

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Ingenious visuals, catastrophic emotions weave through ‘A Monster Calls’

Posted on January 6, 2017 by reelentropy

With inventive animation sequences and thoughtful shots in support of a potent story, A Monster Calls is what moviemaking is all about. The film opens with young Conor O’Malley (Lewis MacDougall) having a nightmare, and it’s easy to see why he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Entropy | Tagged #Harry potter and the deathly hallows, #liam neeson, #toby kebbell, A Monster Calls, Felicity Jones, Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver | Leave a comment

‘Moonlight’ unexpected and strange, make time to see it

Posted on January 5, 2017 by reelentropy

Steven James @StevenLeeJames I had different things going through my head during Moonlight, ranging from sadness to sympathy to “What the fuck?” I’m guessing the filmmakers wanted me to feel that way, but if you go in without knowing anything … Continue reading →

Posted in Entropy | Tagged Alex Hibbert, Ashton Sanders, Barry Jenkins, Mahershala Ali, Moonlight, Naomi Harris, Trevante Rhods | Leave a comment

The Open Bar Review — 2016 in review

Posted on January 4, 2017 by reelentropy

Paul and I discuss the movies we couldn’t publish videos on over the past year.

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‘Fences’ a disturbing, honest family drama

Posted on January 3, 2017 by reelentropy

Steven James @StevenLeeJames Fences is a disturbing movie about a dysfunctional family that, in some ways, probably acts a lot like your family. You cringe while these characters argue and feel thrilled when they resolve their issues. When Troy Maxson … Continue reading →

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