Directed by: Chinonye ChukwuWritten by: Michael Reilly, Keith Beauchamp, Chinonye ChukwuCast: Danielle Deadwyler, Jalyn Hall, Whoopi Goldberg, Haley Bennett, Sean Patrick Thomas Till is a biographical drama film that showcases the life and untimely death of the 14-year-old Emmett Till. The film is predominantly told from the perspective of Emmett’s mother “Mamie … [Read more...] about Till
Biography
Bandit
Catch him if you can, eh! Directed by: Allan UngarWritten by: Robert Knuckle, based on the book by Kraig WenmanCast: Josh Duhamel, Elisha Cuthbert, Nestor Carbonell, Mel Gibson Swift shot: It's like a Canadian Catch Me If You Can, but set in the eighties. And believe it or not, Bandit is a ridiculously real . . . totally true story! My dad used to always say he … [Read more...] about Bandit
Elvis
Directed by: Baz LuhrmannWritten by: Baz Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce Cast: Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Olivia DeJonge In a world where musician biopics are becoming annual cinematic events, Elvis stands out amongst the rest. However, it stands out for both good and bad reasons. Austin Butler plays Elvis Presley and does so very well. If you are curious to see … [Read more...] about Elvis
Operation Mincemeat
A brilliant body of work Directed by: John MaddenWritten by: Michelle AshfordCast: Colin Firth, Matthew Macfadyen, Kelly Macdonald, Johnny Flynn Swift shot: The most fascinating deception in the history of espionage . . . that we know about. But it is what you don't know about this story that makes Operation Mincemeat a compelling watch. Only Ian Fleming (Flynn) could … [Read more...] about Operation Mincemeat
Soccer Mom Madam
"No amount of money is worth your freedom." Directed by: Kevin FairWritten by: Barbara MarshallCast: Jana Kramer, Leah Gibson, Matty Finochio, Jessica Sipos Swift shot: Awhile ago, I think it might have been Dane Cook, but a standup comic of some repute said that Lifetime movies are probably the best things on TV. They get a bad rap for being lessor films. But he was … [Read more...] about Soccer Mom Madam
