Author Archives: reelentropy

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 →

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‘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 →

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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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Afterparty Podcast — Judge Dredd

Posted on January 3, 2017 by reelentropy

We’re trying something a little different here. Instead of talking or writing about a movie after the fact, we wanted to podcast a review in real time, so we set up a mic and watched the 1995 classic Judge Dredd, … Continue reading →

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