“The Mac-10 machine-gun was practically designed for housewives!” Swift shot: When the concept of “Throwback Theater” was first imagined, I made a short list of films that I HAD to include --- Night of the Comet was first on this list! There are films that you see as a kid that resonate with you in a way you can’t always accurately convey to your friends, but I am going … [Read more...] about Night of the Comet
Comedy
The Grand Budapest Hotel
"An enchanting old ruin." The H-Bomb: Zero Moustafa (F. Murray Abraham), owner of the decaying Grand Budapest Hotel, located in the picturesque and entirely fictional European Republic of Zubrowka, recounts the events that led to his acquisition of the hotel. The year was 1932, and young Zero (Tony Revolori) worked as Lobby Boy under the direct supervision of The Grand … [Read more...] about The Grand Budapest Hotel
22 Jump Street
When we last saw Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum), they had successfully busted Mr. Walters (Rob Riggle) who was distributing drugs at his school with the help of student dealer Eric (Dave Franco). Apparently, Schmidt and Jenko are terrible cops at everything except going undercover at schools, as we see right from the start. Exasperated with their work, or lack … [Read more...] about 22 Jump Street
A Million Ways to Die in the West
Where's the innuendo, pardner? Swift shot: This generation's Blazing Saddles, it had a lot of great laughs, but lacked a true sympathetic hero. With Seth MacFarlane appearing in the flesh as a lead for the first time, he needed to be less a dick. Still a damn funny film; especially if you are pubescent and every time you hear the word vagina, you giggle like a fucktard. … [Read more...] about A Million Ways to Die in the West
Walk of Shame
Have you ever had a misunderstanding that blew up into something bigger than it should have? In May 2014, all Meghan wanted to do was get to her car, sounds simple enough right? Directing the 95 minute Walk of Shame is Steven Brill. Some of the cast is: Elizabeth Banks as Meghan, James Marsden as Gorden, Gillian Jacobs as Rose, Sarah Wright as Denise, Ethan Suplee as … [Read more...] about Walk of Shame
