Directed by: Ben Affleck Written by: Ben Affleck (screenplay, adapted) Dennis Lehane (novel) Cast: Ben Affleck, Zoe Saldana, Elle Fanning, Chris Messina, Chris Cooper, Sienna Miller Swift shot: I have never heard of Joe Coughlin, but after I watched Live By Night, I went home and researched all about him. I was hoping he was a real figure from history. Sadly, he is a work … [Read more...] about Live By Night
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Passengers
Wish you were here Directed by: Morten Tyldum Written by: Jon Spaihts Cast: Chris Pratt, Jennifer Lawrence Swift shot: I wasn't really sure what to expect from this Morten Tyldum directed science fiction fantasy. Part Cast Away, part Gravity and a clever twist on Sleeping Beauty, Passengers moves along with a dreamy sing-song pace, floating around in space, … [Read more...] about Passengers
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Brutal Directed by: Gareth Edwards Written by: Chris Weitz, Tony Gilroy, John Knoll, Gary Whitta Cast: Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Alan Tudyk, Ben Mendelsohn Swift shot: As the first true standalone film to take place within canonical Star Wars, Rogue One does not disappoint and sets the bar bloody high! If Disney can make a war film this gritty and raw, then I like … [Read more...] about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Office Christmas Party
Directed by: Josh Gordon, Will Speck Written by: Justin Malen, Laura Solon, Dan Mazer Cast: Jason Bateman, T.J. Miller, Olivia Munn, Jennifer Aniston, Kate McKinnon Swift shot: You haven't been to an office Christmas party like this before . . . no one has and lived to talk about it! With a team of writers longer than my Christmas stocking, this comedy gets a bit … [Read more...] about Office Christmas Party
Moana
Directed by: Ron Clements, John Musker, Don Hall, Chris Williams Written by: Jared Bush Cast: Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House Swift shot: Moana is an inspiring musical action adventure that speaks through the ocean and the rich mythology of Oceania. Set thousands of years before our time, it still resonates with a powerful message of resolve and determination … [Read more...] about Moana
