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‘Darkest Hour’ an outdated, uninspired snooze

Posted on December 25, 2017 by reelentropy

3/10 Set in World War II and marketed on the strength of a respected star with an empty mantel, Darkest Hour is exactly the kind of movie that’s going extinct as the Academy focuses more on social justice and diversity … Continue reading →

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‘Disaster Artist’ doesn’t understand life, does it

Posted on December 25, 2017 by reelentropy

4/10 The Disaster Artist awkwardly begins with a bunch of director/star James Franco’s friends talking about how much they love The Room. Parks and Recreation star Adam Scott notes that even though The Room is an awful film, it’s widely … Continue reading →

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‘Bright’ is spectacular, but don’t take my word for it

Posted on December 22, 2017 by reelentropy

8/10 Bright is an urgent, richly woven film about one bad night in Los Angeles anchored by two sure-handed lead actors. In the world of Bright, orcs, elves and fairies have existed alongside humans since the age of magic thousands … Continue reading →

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Spoiler alert — ‘The Last Jedi’ isn’t very good

Posted on December 15, 2017 by reelentropy

4/10 Star Wars: The Last Jedi is a colossal technical failure. It is a clear-cut case of “good story poorly told,” and that’s very painful because there are far more good ideas here than bad ones. Poor editing, which arises … Continue reading →

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‘Three Billboards’ a stellar awards frontrunner

Posted on December 13, 2017 by reelentropy

10/10 Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is an acerbic, heartfelt masterpiece from a playwright who seems like he can’t stop producing them. Eight months before the film’s start, Angela Hayes (Kathryn Newton) is immolated and raped. Tired of hearing nothing … Continue reading →

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