Author Archives: reelentropy

‘Last Flag Flying’ thoughtful, may be quite moving

Posted on December 13, 2017 by reelentropy

8/10 In 2003, the Bush administration, political pundits and the constant fear of terrorism, which still had that new-car smell, created an atmosphere in which supporting soldiers and supporting the recent invasion of Iraq were one and the same, and … Continue reading →

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‘Lady Bird’ just as likeable as you’ve heard

Posted on December 12, 2017 by reelentropy

7/10 Lady Bird was at one point the best reviewed movie in Rotten Tomatoes history, and that’s a badge it can wear without deceit. This is without a doubt one of the most universally likeable, inoffensive movies, one of the … Continue reading →

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‘Sacred Deer’ a step down, but still Yorgos

Posted on December 7, 2017 by reelentropy

8/10 The Killing of a Sacred Deer is one of those mysteries that’s coy about major plot elements, so consider this entire review marked for mild spoilers *** Martin (Barry Keoghan), high school student aspiring to become a medical professional, … Continue reading →

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Cannes champ ‘The Square’ a mass-appealing delight

Posted on December 1, 2017 by reelentropy

9/10 The Square might just be the most broadly appealing film you’ve never heard of. In Stockholm, museum curator Christian (Claes Bang) hires a public relations team to build press for a new exhibit called The Square, and chaos ensues. … Continue reading →

Posted in Entropy | Tagged Cannes Film Festival, Claes Bang, Elizabeth Moss, Foreign Language Oscar, Palm d'Or, Planet of the Apes, Ruben Ostlund, Terry Notary, The Square | 1 Comment

I’m not in love with ‘Coco’

Posted on November 25, 2017 by reelentropy

6/10 I wouldn’t call Coco a misstep or an unwanted hug, but it’s not a very strong film. In the fictional Santa Cecilia, Mexico, the Riveras are a family of renowned cobblers going all the way back to Mamá Imelda … Continue reading →

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