Directed by: Nat Faxon and Jim RashScreenplay by: Nat Faxon, Jim Rash, Jesse ArmstrongBased on: The Swedish film, Force MajeureCast: Will Ferrell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Zach Woods, Zoe Chao Question: What do you call a film that’s not funny, not deeply dramatic, and feels like a messed-up effort to re-make a good foreign film? I guess you call it Downhill and label it a … [Read more...] about Downhill
Drama
Mother!
Written and Directed by: Darren AronofskyCast: Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer Swift shot: I waited a long time to watch this movie, because I was a bit annoyed with Jennnifer Lawrence at the time. But, she has never failed to deliver a stellar performance. She is one of those rare stars that I can't quit. Mother! just proves you can't keep her … [Read more...] about Mother!
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Redemption of a franchise! Directed by: J.J. AbramsWritten by: J.J. Abrams, Chris Terrio Cast: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Carrie Fisher, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac Swift shot: Redemption! All the people that complained about Disney ruining Star Wars may now take a seat to the rear of the Falcon. You can spend the rest of your days finding some other franchise to tear … [Read more...] about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Richard Jewell
Directed by: Clint EastwoodScreenplay by: Billy Ray, based on the 1997 Vanity Fair Article "American Nightmare"Cast: Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates, Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde, Paul Walter Hauser When does a film stop being entertainment and start becoming political manipulation? That’s the question running around in my head after seeing Clint Eastwood’s new film Richard Jewell. … [Read more...] about Richard Jewell
Last Call
Directed by: Gavin Michael BoothWritten by: Gavin Michael Booth, Daved WilkinsCast: Daved Wilkins, Sarah BoothSwift shot: If you've ever seen the Friends episode where Jason Alexander gets on a call with Lisa Kudrow's Phoebe, you get a basic understanding of the tragic comedy of Last Call. Only, that was funny. This film is bleak and miserable. But, so is life, right? The … [Read more...] about Last Call
