"For you women, these rules don't apply to you . . . just like everything else in life." Directed by: Chris Nickin Cast: Rick Dawson, Rob Fender, Brian Titus, Jonathan Alderman Swift shot: Screwball comedy with enough dick jokes to offend the whiniest of #AntiGamerGaters! Another indie flick that I was requested to review, guerrilla-style, shot on a low-budget, … [Read more...] about Tetherball: The Movie
Comedy
Home
Don't be a Poomp; go see Home! Director: Tim Johnson Writers: Tom J. Astle, Matt Ember, and Adam Rex (adapted from his novel "The True Meaning of Smekday"). Swift shot: I was afraid this film was going to be overly cutesy, and only appealing to the little human persons in your family. Thankfully, there were a few contemplative moments that bridged the age gap and made the … [Read more...] about Home
What We Do In the Shadows
"Do you want to poke her?" Swift shot: Dry, dark and not half bad, this New Zealand mockumentary featuring everyone's favorite Minion, Jemaine Clement, offers up a few delightful morsels. If you are a fan of Flight of the Conchords, you'll dig this (pun intended) dark comedy that pokes fun (I can't be stopped) at the vampire craze. Shot as a documentary by a New … [Read more...] about What We Do In the Shadows
Maps to the Stars
“Do you know what Hell is? A world without narcotics.” The H-Bomb: There was a time when I considered David Cronenberg to be one of my top three favorite filmmakers. Much like my other favorite director named David, he makes dark, challenging films that are provocative, disturbing, and at times just downright disgusting. Ten years ago, I would have sworn that Cronenberg … [Read more...] about Maps to the Stars
Blended
One big happy family? Swift shot: Perfect PG-13 family film with a wonderful tapestry of colorful characters. Adam Sandler gets a lot of crap for not being funny, yet his online film views are through the roof. At some point, he's become the Barry Manilow of film. Everyone watches his films, they just don't own up to it! It's too bad, because every once in awhile, … [Read more...] about Blended
