This game is all too familiar. The H-Bomb: Sports agent JB Bernstein (Jon Hamm) has recently gone into business for himself, and thus far, things aren't going so great. His agency hasn't exactly taken off, and his last great prospective client, some NFL hotshot, has just signed with someone else. So, left in the lurch, JB is watching an Indian cricket match on TV late … [Read more...] about Million Dollar Arm
Drama
The Brick House
[Swift disclaimer: Doug Anderson is a former critic of ours, a great friend, and a dreamer who created a kickstarter project that not only got made, but is one this critic highly recommends!] “You’re a true fool.” Leonard Wolf Swift shot: The Three Little Pigs is one of the most recognizable fairy tales of all time. In The Brick House, Director Gustavo Cervantes and … [Read more...] about The Brick House
Chef
Written & Directed by: Jon Favreau Cast: Jon Favreau, John Leguizamo, Dustin Hoffman, Scarlett Johansson, Bobby Cannavale, Oliver Platt, and Emjay Anthony I love to cook, and I’m actually quite good at it. Most of my friends love to cook as well. Some are incredibly gifted chefs. You could call it a grand passion, because if you’re doing it right, brilliantly that is, … [Read more...] about Chef
The German Doctor
"I measure and weigh what interests me." Swift shot: Based on the novel Wakolda, written by the film's director Lucia Puenzo, The German Doctor slowly beats into a terrifying conclusion. Set in 1960 Patagonia, in the German Bariloche region, a reclusive doctor makes the acquaintance of a family rewinding their lives. Loosely based on actual … [Read more...] about The German Doctor
Noah
Knowing an apocalyptic event is coming, and all will be destroyed, could you still follow the word of God and do as he asks? In March 2014, we watched as Noah faced that very situation, and follow he did. Directing this 138 minute action/adventure/drama is Darren Aronofsky. Trying to keep their heads above water are: Russell Crowe as Noah, Jennifer Connelly as Nammeh, Logan … [Read more...] about Noah
