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The Möbius strip: The Martian takes another crown as another weekend flops

Posted on November 2, 2015 by reelentropy

The Martian won the weekend again as all three new releases laid eggs. The weekend’s total, $70.1 million, is the year’s lowest, though this is predictable for a Halloween weekend- Box Office Mojo Bradley Cooper and Sandra Bullock vehicles Burnt and Our Brand is … Continue reading →

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The Möbius strip: All new releases bomb, Batman vs. Superman getting expensive, Star Wars apparently just for boys

Posted on October 26, 2015 by reelentropy

Four new wide releases bombed this weekend, putting The Martian back on top for the third time in four weeks. Two of them, Rock the Kasbah and Jem and the Holograms, rank among the worst opening weekends of all time- Box Office Mojo Presumed no. … Continue reading →

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Maureen O’Hara dies at 95

Posted on October 24, 2015 by reelentropy

Maureen O’Hara, one of the last living Golden Age actors, died in her sleep this morning in her home in Boise, Idaho. She was 95. O’Hara was known for her red hair and for playing characters that were just as … Continue reading →

Posted in The Möbius strip | Tagged #maureen o'hara, #miracle on 34th street, #rip, #the quiet man | 3 Comments

Witch Hunter a half-baked mess

Posted on October 23, 2015 by reelentropy

The Last Witch Hunter is a lot like a burnt steak — most people could turn quality raw materials into a tasty treat, but the chef it was given to has ruined it. In this case, the raw materials are solid lead … Continue reading →

Posted in Entropy | Tagged #breck eisner, #elijah wood, #fellowship of the ring, #game of thrones, #lord of the rings, #michael caine, #rose leslie, #sahara, #summit entertainment, #the axe and cross, #the crazies, #the last witch hunter, #vin diesel | Leave a comment

The Möbius strip: Back to the top of the charts

Posted on October 22, 2015 by reelentropy

After 15 years, Back to the Future won the box office again last night, if only for that one night- The Hollywood Reporter The earliest reviews are in for next month’s Spectre, and people are saying it’s much like Skyfall, for better or worse- Slash … Continue reading →

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