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
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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Directed by: Marielle HellerWritten by: Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah HarpsterCast: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Chris Cooper, Susan Kelechi Watson Swift shot: My mom didn't like me watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood as a kid. She thought he was creepy and a phony. This film dispels both of those assumptions. Turns out, Fred Rogers was the authentic, kind person that I always … [Read more...] about A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Ford v Ferrari
Directed by: James MangoldWritten by: James Mangold, John-Henry Butterworth, Jez Butterworth, Jason KellerCast: Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal, Caitriona Balfe, Tracy Letts, Josh Lucas, Noah Jupe, Remo Girone, Ray McKinnon Some memories never fade, and a great film sometimes has a way of making them all that … [Read more...] about Ford v Ferrari
Doctor Sleep
Not Enough Shine Directed by: Mike FlanaganWritten by: Stephen King, Mike FlanaganCast: Ewan McGregor, Kyliegh Curran, Rebecca Ferguson Swift shot: This is far from The Shining. Everything is explained and essentially the magic and fear is sucked out of the story. And while I hate the term Mary Sue, Abra is basically another nearly flawless character who never appears … [Read more...] about Doctor Sleep
Midway
Directed by: Roland EmmerichWritten by: Wes TookeCast: Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Luke Evans, Mandy Moore Swift shot: A powerful reminder of the price of freedom and what it takes to deliver us from evil. While this film was nearly flawless in its execution, I am left wondering why they felt the need to glorify the Japs. But a clue to that is that Emmerich's grandfather was … [Read more...] about Midway
