"He can win an election, but can he run a country?" Swift shot: Powerful, yet driven with emotions that many Americans just won't grasp. I don't know much about Rugby, let me be frank about that, and I don't much care for it - or rather, I didn't until this film. Invictus may very well have the same dramatic effect on Rugby interest that say, Top Gun had for navy … [Read more...] about Invictus
Drama
The Blind Side
The H-Bomb: Sandra Bullock gives her most impressive performance to date in this uplifting and surprisingly moving film about a teenage sports prodigy with a troubled past who is taken in by a well-meaning family and is given something people from his side of the tracks rarely get... the opportunity to make something of his life. I'm a reasonably cynical person, and as such, … [Read more...] about The Blind Side
Towelhead
Forcefully disturbing take on "Lolita". Swift shot: This movie was NOTHING that I was expecting. I rented it because of the title and because I like controversial themes - challenging the mind is never a bad thing. Brilliant acting throughout the film and incredibly disturbing subject matter! Be warned, this one is aptly labeled … [Read more...] about Towelhead
This is It
When I got to the theater at 9:00 for the 9:30 screening of Michael Jackson’s “This Is It”, I was amazed to see that there was already a line of devoted fans waiting to see the midnight viewing of the concert movie. I guess I shouldn’t really have been surprised, because it doesn’t matter who you are, or where you are from, you have somehow been influenced by Michael … [Read more...] about This is It
Marathon Man
"Is it safe?" Swift shot: Marathon Man will have you wondering where the grit went over thirty years of film-making. This film bleeds angst and delivers drama and real suspense. Several times throughout the film I had to take a breather and say, Holy Shit that was awesome! I can't believe I never bothered to watch this one before. John Schlesinger … [Read more...] about Marathon Man
