Author Archives: reelentropy

Applying Chaos Theory: Rogue One’s got jokes

Posted on December 8, 2016 by reelentropy

Oh, wow. Suddenly, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, this PG-13 movie about a desperate suicide mission, something much darker than the Star Wars franchise has ever approached, is looking pretty cute. By my count, that’s four snappy one-liners in just 1:35, almost … Continue reading →

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The Open Bar Review – Suicide Squad: Extended Cut

Posted on December 7, 2016 by reelentropy

Paul and I discuss the nuances of the added material in the newly-released extended cut of Suicide Squad. 

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Warren Beatty returns to the silver screen in sharp Hughes biopic

Posted on November 26, 2016 by reelentropy

Rules Don’t Apply is a movie split in half between joy and somberness, the big-eyed dream of Hollywood and its unremarkable reality. It’s an extremely good and interesting film. Too bad no one will ever see it. Rules Don’t Apply is … Continue reading →

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Director, star spoil intriguing spy movie

Posted on November 25, 2016 by reelentropy

Robert Zemeckis and Brad Pitt each owe Steven Knight a stiff drink. He wrote a sharp, intriguing film and they ruined it. Allied follows a pair of spies, Max Vatan (Pitt) and Marianne Beausejour (Marion Cotillard). Tasked with assassinating the German … Continue reading →

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‘Nocturnal Animals’ gets you your visual storytelling fix

Posted on November 24, 2016 by reelentropy

Steven James @StevenLeeJames If you are not just a fan of great acting and writing, but also appreciate the use of lighting and color to produce top-notch visuals — the kind that should be the norm and not the exception … Continue reading →

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