Author Archives: reelentropy

‘Planet of the Apes’ prequel series gets better with age, part three excellent

Posted on July 14, 2017 by reelentropy

8/10 It’s slightly different in context, but I’m not sure how smart it is in 2017 to open a movie on a U.S. soldier with “monkey killer” written on the back of his helmet. War for the Planet of the … Continue reading →

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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ is a blast to watch and a blast to think about

Posted on July 7, 2017 by reelentropy

9/10 Spider-Man: Homecoming is not the best Spider-Man movie, that’s still Spider-Man 2 and it’s always going to be Spider-Man 2. Homecoming may be the new favorite, however. After a thrilling debut in Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker (Tom … Continue reading →

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Coppola’s Cannes favorite ‘The Beguiled’ is impeccable

Posted on July 4, 2017 by reelentropy

8/10 The Beguiled is a sophisticated, confidently made film about sexual power dynamics. It’s one of the best movies in theaters, and just about everyone should take the time to see it. In Civil War Virginia, Amy (Oona Laurence) stumbles … Continue reading →

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In defense of the ‘Despicable Me’ series

Posted on July 1, 2017 by reelentropy

7/10 Despicable Me 3 isn’t a movie, it’s a commercial, but it serves the function of a movie quite well. The movie starts with Felonious Gru (Steve Carell) and his wife, Lucy Wilde (Kristen Wiig), losing their jobs at the … Continue reading →

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‘Baby Driver’ is not where it needs to be

Posted on June 29, 2017 by reelentropy

6/10 Baby Driver is a movie trying to cartwheel down a well-trodden path, telling a story you’ve heard a dozen times with undeniable style. Unfortunately, that cartwheel is, well, about a six out of 10. The film follows Baby (Ansel … Continue reading →

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