Category Archives: Entropy

‘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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‘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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