Directed by: Roland EmmerichWritten by: Wes TookeCast: Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Luke Evans, Mandy Moore Swift shot: A powerful reminder of the price of freedom and what it takes to deliver us from evil. While this film was nearly flawless in its execution, I am left wondering why they felt the need to glorify the Japs. But a clue to that is that Emmerich's grandfather was … [Read more...] about Midway
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Zombieland: Double Tap
Directed by: Ruben FleischerWritten by: Dave Callaham, Rhett ReeseCast: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, Zoey Deutch, Avan Jogia Ten years ago I was at a screening of Zombieland. I didn’t know much about the movie other than it was a comedy zombie movie. I don’t remember how I scored tickets to this screening, but the place was packed, not a … [Read more...] about Zombieland: Double Tap
Joker
Directed by: Todd PhillipsWritten by: Todd Phillips, Scott SilverCast: Joaquin Phoenix, Frances Conroy Swift shot: This is not my Joker. He's unfunny, miserable, and weird. If he's your Joker, ask yourself, why. And spare me the notion that this clown is the American Guy Fawkes. According to Travis Langley, "The Joker defies diagnosis . . . We just don't know what's … [Read more...] about Joker
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
Directed by: Chad StahelskiBased on Characters by: Derek KolstadScreenplay by: Derek Kolstad, Shay Hatten, Chris Collins, Marc AbramsCast: Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Laurence Fishburne, Mark Dacascos, Asia Kate Dillon, Lance Reddick, Anjelica Huston, and Ian McShane Let’s start by saying; if you’re a John Wick fan, you won’t be disappointed by … [Read more...] about John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
Aquaman
Directed by: James Wan Written by: David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, Will Beall, Geoff Johns, James Wan Cast: Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Willem Dafoe, Temuera Morrison, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Nicole Kidman Swift shot: Other than some terrible music and really dumb lines for Arthur Curry, Aquaman is a decent film for the DC franchise. The visual effects … [Read more...] about Aquaman
