"I feel like a beggar, like I've come to take their money." Written & Directed by: Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne Starring: Marion Cotillard, Fabrizio Rongione, Catherin Salee The H-Bomb: After taking an extended sick leave for depression, Sandra (Cotillard) is ready to return to her job when she finds out that her co-workers have taken a vote; accept a … [Read more...] about Two Days, One Night
Drama
The Runner
"You're the only one down here doing a God Damned thing for us." Written/Directed by: Austin Stark Cast: Nicolas Cage, Sarah Paulson, Connie Nielsen Swift shot: Remember Deep Horizon? Odds are if you are in the Gulf States, you'll never forget the impact that event and the devastating storms wrought on Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. But with Louisiana in … [Read more...] about The Runner
Child 44
"There is no murder in Paradise." Directed by: Daniel Espinosa Written by: Richard Price (screenplay), Tom Rob Smith (novel) Starring: Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace, Gary Oldman, Vincent Cassel, Joel Kinnaman The H-Bomb: In 1950's Soviet Russia, highly regarded war hero and military police officer, Leo Demidov (Hardy), is demoted and disgraced when he refuses to denounce … [Read more...] about Child 44
Southpaw
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua Written by: Kurt Sutter Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Oona Laurence Some actors have the uncanny ability of “Sliding Into A Role Seamlessly.” This is a very select group of artists who you could name off the five fingers of your right hand. With a string of terrific performances to his credit, culminating with his flawless … [Read more...] about Southpaw
Lila & Eve
"Talk is useless." Directed by: Charles Stone III Written by: Pat Gilfillan Cast: Viola Davis, Jennifer Lopez, Aml Ameen Swift shot: Don't mess with Lila and Eve! This wonderfully gritty revenge flick is Death Wish, with a maniacal maternal twist. Viola Davis is Lila, a grieving mother, whose oldest son, Stephon (Ameen) is gunned down in a pointless turf war … [Read more...] about Lila & Eve
