Tag Archives: La La Land

‘Batman’ a fun satire for all ages

Posted on February 11, 2017 by reelentropy

7/10 The Lego Batman Movie is harmless. It’s perfectly placed counter-programming for parents looking to bring their kids on a Valentine’s date, fluffy and inoffensive. In the movie, Batman (Will Arnett) is at his crime fighting peak, but is assailed … Continue reading →

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The Möbius strip: ‘Hidden Figures’ repeats easily as a whole batch of new releases flops

Posted on January 17, 2017 by reelentropy

Hidden Figures reigned again over Martin Luther King Day weekend, with Golden Globe champion and Oscar favorite La La Land storming up the charts behind it. Of the new releases, it was cheap-looking STX horror flick The Bye Bye Man that performed way over industry … Continue reading →

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The Möbius strip- ‘Hidden Figures’ edges out ‘Rogue One,’ Golden Globes a political fiasco

Posted on January 10, 2017 by reelentropy

In a photo finish, new release Hidden Figures has barely edged out Rogue One: A Star Wars Story for no. 1 by less than $1 million, despite playing in 1,500 fewer theaters. The movie was projected to lose by about $200,000, but outperformed expectations … Continue reading →

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‘Manchester’ bathes in critical acclaim despite being entirely unremarkable

Posted on December 20, 2016 by reelentropy

Manchester by the Sea is sitting at 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and is expected to garner several Academy Awards nominations. It’s not a bad movie, but it certainly doesn’t deserve that level of recognition. The film follows Lee Chandler … Continue reading →

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La La Land classic Hollywood, everything great about going to the movies

Posted on December 19, 2016 by reelentropy

La La Land is the movie you’ve been waiting for, the movie that’s been absent the past few years. It’s guaranteed to put a grin on your face and a dance in your step. The film follows Mia Dolan (Emma … Continue reading →

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