A cinematic cynosure! Directed by: Bill Condon Written by: Stephen Chbosky, Evan Spiliotopoulos Cast: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Kevin Kline Swift shot: I've never seen the animated Disney classic, but of course I am intimately familiar with the story, based on the 18th century French fairy tale "La Belle et la Bête,” by … [Read more...] about Beauty and the Beast
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Moana
Directed by: Ron Clements, John Musker, Don Hall, Chris Williams Written by: Jared Bush Cast: Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House Swift shot: Moana is an inspiring musical action adventure that speaks through the ocean and the rich mythology of Oceania. Set thousands of years before our time, it still resonates with a powerful message of resolve and determination … [Read more...] about Moana
The Girl on the Train
Directed by: Tate Taylor Written by: Erin Cressida Wilson (screenplay) - based on the novel by Paula Hawkins Cast: Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, Rebecca Ferguson, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans The Josh chop: I've always wanted to like Emily Blunt, but in most of the roles I've seen her in I felt like she was over acting or something. Things just felt off to me. Like the feeling … [Read more...] about The Girl on the Train
The Boss
Rude, crude, and socially unacceptable. Directed by: Ben Falcone Written by: Ben Falcone, Melissa McCarthy, Steve Mallory Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Ella Anderson, Peter Dinklage Swift shot: Look, I am not gonna lie. I have been excited about this film since I saw the Girl Scout rumble in the previews. That, alone, was worth the price of admission. … [Read more...] about The Boss
Sunlight Jr.
Swift shot: I really, really wanted this film to just end. I am not sure where to begin with why it was so unpleasant. Naomi Watts is getting blasted by other critics for her accent in Diana, and in Sunlight Jr., I really can't say what she was going for as a convenience store clerk who is trapped in a circle of her own selfishness. I didn't like her character, and as … [Read more...] about Sunlight Jr.
