Directed by: Judd Apatow Written by: Amy Schumer Cast: Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie Larson Swift shot: Old people and teenagers will think Trainwreck is hilarious. I am neither. I enjoyed the film overall, but like almost all SNL skits, it ran too long. And clearly, Trainwreck served as a bonafide SNL collaboration. If dirty jokes and loose women are your thing, … [Read more...] about Trainwreck
Comedy
Minions
"Where do the Minions come from?" Directed by: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin Written by: Brian Lynch Cast: Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Pierre Coffin Swift shot: We finally get to see just what the hell these Minions are and how they came to be. While they are adorable and funny, are their ridiculous antics enough to carry a 90 minute film? … [Read more...] about Minions
Magic Mike XXL
Directed by: Gregory Jacobs Written by: Reid Carolin Cast: Channing Tatum, Joe Manganiello, Matt Bomer, Amber Heard, Elizabeth Banks, Andie MacDowell, Jada Pinkett Smith, Gabriel Iglesias The screaming in the theater matched the screaming on the screen. When’s the last time you heard that? Rippling six packs, hot male bodies, bumps and grinds, dance choreographed steamy … [Read more...] about Magic Mike XXL
Inside Out
Remember "Cranium Command"? Directed by: Pete Docter, Ronaldo Del Carmen Written by: Josh Cooley, Meg LeFauve, Pete Docter, Ronaldo Del Carmen Cast: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black, Phyllis Smith, Mindy Kaling, Kaitlyn Dias Swift shot: If you loved "Cranium Command" at EPCOT from 1989 - 2007, Inside Out is the film you've been waiting to see. And with Pixar … [Read more...] about Inside Out
Spy
Directed/Written by: Paul Feig Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Jude Law Swift shot: I was using this film as a trial-run for Feig's anticipated controversial female led re-imagined Ghostbusters. So, does Feig have my vote? Let me put it like this, someone asked me, "Was Spy as good as Bridesmaids?" Yes, it was on the same level as Bridesmaids, but packed with glorious … [Read more...] about Spy
