Author Archives: reelentropy

‘On Chesil Beach’ laughably bad with a horrifying message to boot

Posted on June 5, 2018 by reelentropy

2/10 The terrible cinematic execution of On Chesil Beach is enough for a negative review in its own right, but we’d also be remiss to look past the film’s horrible underlying message. On Chesil Beach opens as two newlyweds, Edward … Continue reading →

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‘First Reformed’ a technical masterpiece

Posted on June 5, 2018 by reelentropy

9/10 First Reformed is turning heads and starting conversations, and that’s what’ll get you in the door. What’ll keep you on the edge of your seat is a textbook work of art, a film in which every frame is completely … Continue reading →

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Against all odds, ‘Solo’ is pretty good

Posted on May 27, 2018 by reelentropy

8/10 It’s finally here — Solo: A Star Wars Story, the movie-like Star Wars product that no one waited for. That’s not to say it wasn’t anticipated, but no one at Disney wasted even a moment holding their breath for … Continue reading →

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Deadpool disappoints in part deux

Posted on May 25, 2018 by reelentropy

3/10 A few months ago, I heard Deadpool 2 still didn’t have an official title, and production had used the placeholder Untitled Deadpool Sequel. I thought it was hilarious. By not titling the movie, they were opening the door to … Continue reading →

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Storytelling highs, exploitative lows of ‘Disobedience’

Posted on May 17, 2018 by reelentropy

5/10 In a rural England synagogue, Rabbi Rav Krushka (Anton Lesser) speaks about the creation of the angels and man and our freedom to choose our own destiny before collapsing, succumbing to his pneumonia in front of his congregation. In … Continue reading →

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