Tag Archives: Sam Mendes

Another, sadder lens into the past in ‘Empire of Light’

Posted on March 2, 2023 by reelentropy

5/10 Empire of Light is a good, quiet little movie that’s sad, thoughtful and breathtakingly beautiful, and I liked it. The Empire Cinema, Ballroom and Restaurant in Margate, England, December, 1980- Hilary Small (Olivia Colman), who works as the theater … Continue reading →

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‘1917’ is an idea so grand it couldn’t be ruined

Posted on January 9, 2020 by reelentropy

10/10 1917 is a one-take World War I movie. Great idea. All movies should be built from of ideas this great. Spectacular work. Bravo. No notes. April 6, 1917, the day the U.S. officially enters the Great War, Eastern France- … Continue reading →

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