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I don’t run screaming out of theaters often, but ‘The Zone of Interest’ got me there

Posted on April 24, 2024 by reelentropy

The Zone of Interest is a soul-shaking historical document, closer to a docudrama or recreation than a traditional film.   Auschwitz concentration camp in Oświęcim, Nazi-occupied Poland, summer, 1943- Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife, Hedwig (Christian Friedel and … Continue reading →

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Revisiting ‘Uncut Gems’ eight months later

Posted on August 16, 2020 by reelentropy

I’ve been revisiting a lot of recently streaming favorites in quarantine, and I wanted to take a few minutes to write about a movie that I don’t think I gave its due on initial examination. Uncut Gems is a frustrating … Continue reading →

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Eat shit, Disney

Posted on August 14, 2018 by reelentropy

Last week, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced big changes for upcoming ceremonies at the behest of the Disney-ABC Television Group that owns the awards ceremony broadcast rights through 2028. Among other changes meant to reduce runtime … Continue reading →

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