We have . . . overcome. Swift shot: Selma is a two-hour education on civil rights and the struggle for equality that southern blacks faced in the 1960s. But, those that claim we haven't come very far are intellectually inept. In the 1860s the struggle began in earnest, and 100 years later, there was indeed progress, but hardly equality. Now, it is 2015, some 50 years … [Read more...] about Selma
History
Heaven Is For Real
"Some people are afraid to believe." Swift shot: Here's a film that Hollywood barely acknowledged, other terrible films got green-lit, whilst this film about a family, and town's, struggles went overlooked. Why? Because it is a "religious film". Thanks to Greg Kinnear, the film got some needed exposure to folks who might otherwise have avoided it seeing it just because … [Read more...] about Heaven Is For Real
The Theory of Everything
Directed by: James Marsh Cast: Eddie Redmayne (Stephen Hawking), Felicity Jones (Jane Hawking), Charlie Cox (Jonathan Hellyer Jones), Emily Watson (Beryl Wilde), Simon McBurney (Frank Hawking) and David Thewlis (Dennis Sciama). The Theory of Everything is, in a possible simple notation: 0 = 1 = ∞, or rather, some people think it might be, but that solution is not really a … [Read more...] about The Theory of Everything
Dolphin Tale 2
Dolphin Tale 2 is the continuing story of Winter the dolphin, who lives at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Winter has no tail, and instead she has a prosthetic after her tail had to be amputated (this was all covered in Dolphin Tale). Now, the marine center has grown into a full-fledged tourist attraction, in part due to Winter’s inspiring story. Sawyer Nelson (Nathan … [Read more...] about Dolphin Tale 2
The Last of Robin Hood
All heroes die Swift shot: Depressing, utterly, depressing. Watching your father's childhood hero walk the plank of shame in his latter years was no fun. Directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland, The Last of Robin Hood tells the one-sided tale of Beverly Aadland and her overly manipulative mother, Florence and their time with Errol Flynn. These two became … [Read more...] about The Last of Robin Hood
