Directed by: Marielle HellerWritten by: Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah HarpsterCast: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Chris Cooper, Susan Kelechi Watson Swift shot: My mom didn't like me watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood as a kid. She thought he was creepy and a phony. This film dispels both of those assumptions. Turns out, Fred Rogers was the authentic, kind person that I always … [Read more...] about A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Doctor Sleep
Not Enough Shine Directed by: Mike FlanaganWritten by: Stephen King, Mike FlanaganCast: Ewan McGregor, Kyliegh Curran, Rebecca Ferguson Swift shot: This is far from The Shining. Everything is explained and essentially the magic and fear is sucked out of the story. And while I hate the term Mary Sue, Abra is basically another nearly flawless character who never appears … [Read more...] about Doctor Sleep
Midway
Directed by: Roland EmmerichWritten by: Wes TookeCast: Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Luke Evans, Mandy Moore Swift shot: A powerful reminder of the price of freedom and what it takes to deliver us from evil. While this film was nearly flawless in its execution, I am left wondering why they felt the need to glorify the Japs. But a clue to that is that Emmerich's grandfather was … [Read more...] about Midway
Podcast: Episode 12 – Tombstone
It's the reckoning Since Madison made the new rule about each pick being related to the previous pick, I decided to be kind and give her a movie chock full of actors who have been in tons of movies. It also happens to be the most quoted movie of all time around these parts. Hell, I was doing lines from this movie, and she had no clue what I was talking about, at least, … [Read more...] about Podcast: Episode 12 – Tombstone
Podcast: Episode 11 – A Simple Favor
What could possibly go wrong? We have some fresh new intro music and we are back after our almost five month hiatus. Because it was so long since I watched this movie, I decided to watch it again right before recording. What's great about A Simple Favor is that much like with Sixth Sense or other sleuth type movies, you can appreciate more on the … [Read more...] about Podcast: Episode 11 – A Simple Favor
