Action at her finest! Directed by: Martin CampbellWritten by: Richard WenkCast: Maggie Q, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Keaton Swift shot: If only these types of assassins really existed. Reminiscent of Remo Williams, Maggie Q and Samuel L. Jackson are morally gray operatives who take out scumbags that excel at disappearing and evading justice. [Epstein, … [Read more...] about The Protégé
The Suicide Squad
Written and Directed by: James GunnCast: Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Viola DavisSwift shot: It's rare that a sequel surpasses its original, but that is exactly what The Suicide Squad does. Call it redemption of a lackluster original. We finally have the Suicide Squad movie we've been waiting for. James Gunn manages to deliver a movie that is fun, exciting, … [Read more...] about The Suicide Squad
Luca
Directed by: Enrico CasarosaWritten by: Enrico Casarosa, Jesse Andrews, Simon StephensonCast: Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Emma Berman Swift shot: Learn Italian while you watch this quick, charming little family film with nods to Pinocchio and other Disney classics. Remember those sea-monkeys that destroyed your childhood, because you found … [Read more...] about Luca
Benny Loves You
Written and Directed by: Karl HoltCast: Karl Holt, Claire Cartwright, George Collie, James ParsonsThe penultimate act of evil is love. Swift shot: When cherished plushie Benny is sent to the rubbish bin, his owner Jack learns that eternal love comes with consequences. Benny will protect Jack forever, even if it kills him! Meet Jack, he's just turned 35, still lives at … [Read more...] about Benny Loves You
Podcast: Animal Crossing – Let’s Switch Gears
We wanted to take a break from the film reviews this episode and talk about the latest pandemic phenomena, Animal Crossing: New Horizons. At first I thought this was a game for children, and to some extent, that's true. But I couldn't ignore how many of my friends were oddly obsessed with this little Nintendo Switch game that found its niche, or nook, as millions of people … [Read more...] about Podcast: Animal Crossing – Let’s Switch Gears
