Category Archives: Entropy

Spectre an odd, somber Bond film

Posted on November 6, 2015 by reelentropy

Spectre may be one of the most self-hating movies ever made. It’s still an action adventure, it’s still 007, but it doesn’t really enjoy being that way — and somehow, it’s not a bad thing. The 24th 007 movie sees James … Continue reading →

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Beasts of no theater

Posted on November 2, 2015 by reelentropy

It’s Halloween weekend. There’s nothing new releasing, as studios are afraid of competition during their highest-leverage time slots — and no, Bradley Cooper and Sandra Bullock Oscarbating don’t count. With no reason to go to a theater, you sit at … Continue reading →

Posted in Entropy | Tagged #adam sandler, #amc, #beasts of no nation, #boycott, #carmike, #cinemark, #idris elba, #Netflix, #paramount, #regal, #scouts guide to the zombie apocalypse, #venice film festival, Paranormal activity | Leave a comment

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 →

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Steve Jobs a stunning, electrifying portrait of… someone

Posted on October 21, 2015 by reelentropy

This is the second Steve Jobs biopic in three years, but it will definitely be the last one. No one in their right mind would try to follow this movie. Steve Jobs tells the incredible true sto- I’m sorry, I can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Entropy | Tagged #aaron sorkin, #andy hertzfeld, #art howe, #Ben Affleck, #biopic, #christian bale, #george clooney, #jeff daniels, #joanna hoffman, #john sculley, #kate winslet, #leonardo dicaprio, #makenzie moss, #matt damon, #michael fassbender, #michael stuhlbarg, #mlb, #perla haney-jardine, #ripley sobo, #steve jobs, #steve jobs movie, #steve wozniak, #the social network, #trilogy, #universal pictures, bradley cooper, Foxcatcher, J. Edgar, Moneyball, Seth Rogen, The Imitation Game, Theory of Everything | 1 Comment

Bridge of Spies another Spielberg snoozefest

Posted on October 20, 2015 by reelentropy

Look, Steven Spielberg’s filmography is beyond reproach. The guy essentially invented blockbusters with Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind two years later, and that hasn’t worked out so well, but it’s to his credit for developing the business method. But it’s time … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Entropy

Spectre an odd, somber Bond film

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Bridge of Spies another Spielberg snoozefest

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