Thumbs Up!!!! Directed by: David LeitchWritten by: Drew Pearce, Based on Characters created by Glen A. LarsonCast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Winston Duke, Hannah Waddingham Swift shot: I had the honor of working with one of the best stuntmen in the industry when we worked on Tango Down a few years ago. It’s nobody you would know, but I dare say … [Read more...] about The Fall Guy
Romance
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse
Too many spiders! Directed by: Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. ThompsonWritten by: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Dave CallahamCast: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Jason SchwartzmanSwift shot: I really enjoyed this one, despite the umpteen thousands of Spider-People or what they call the Spider Society, which sounds like a … [Read more...] about Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse
Chevalier
Directed by: Stephen WilliamsWritten by: Stefani RobinsonCast: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton Chevalier is a great film and an impactful story worth watching! However, I am concerned about whether this film was made to educate its audience or to capitalize on the popularity of the Bridgerton series.Chevalier is a biographical film about Joseph Bologne. … [Read more...] about Chevalier
Empire of Light
Written and Directed by: Sam MendesCast: Michael Ward, Olivia Colman, Colin Firth Before I begin my review, I will say it is a shame Empire of Light has not received more Academy Award nominations. I believe the screenplay and both the leads deserved at least a nomination. At its core Empire of Light is a film about love but also a love for films and cinema. It is surprising … [Read more...] about Empire of Light
Frank and Penelope
Sexy, high octane thrill ride! Directed by: Sean Patrick FlaneryWritten by: Sean Patrick Flanery, Story by John ThaddeusCast: Billy Budinich, Caylee Cowan, Johnathon Schaech, Brian Maillard, Sydney Scotia Swift shot: Back in 2010, I came up with The Thrillometer for my old iratefilms site, and it's been awhile since a film has earned dusting that bad boy off, and now … [Read more...] about Frank and Penelope