Category Archives: Entropy

Spotlight a masterpiece, the year’s most authentic movie

Posted on November 18, 2015 by reelentropy

Spotlight brings its world to more complex, nuanced life than any movie in recent memory. This movie is deeply personally affecting, in ways that go far beyond the fact that it’s all true. The film is about the Boston Globe’s 2002 Pulitzer-Prize winning … Continue reading →

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Peanuts delightful, but only the first time

Posted on November 11, 2015 by reelentropy

Who could dislike The Peanuts Movie? It’s The Peanuts! It’s a classic! But the more this new movie wears on, the more you realize how little you’d get from watching it again. You all know the plot. It’s The Peanuts! Charlie Brown … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in Entropy | Tagged #breck eisner, #elijah wood, #fellowship of the ring, #game of thrones, #lord of the rings, #michael caine, #rose leslie, #sahara, #summit entertainment, #the axe and cross, #the crazies, #the last witch hunter, #vin diesel | Leave a comment