Directed by: Jeff ChanWritten by: Chris Pare, Jeff ChanCast: Robbie Amell, Stephen Amell, Kari Matchett, Kyla Kane Swift shot: It's basically Bright meets Sicario meets Heat. The filmmakers tried to inject a social message about illegal immigration, drugs, and sex trafficking in a cleverly hidden Sci-Fi heist film. But where they lost me was the premise. They would have you … [Read more...] about Code 8
Thriller
1917
Directed by: Sam MendesWritten by: Sam Mendes, Krysty Wilson-CairnsCast: Dean-Charles Chapman, George MacKay Swift shot: The whole film is nearly one continuous shot, and it will stick with you forever. This is a story that perfectly complements Peter Jackson's They Shall Not Grow Old, as it centers on two Lance Corporals of the British Army on a desperate mission to call … [Read more...] about 1917
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!
Us
Written and Directed By: Jordan PeeleCast: Winston Duke, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Evan Alex, Lupita Nyong'oSwift shot: Us is highly entertaining, engaging, and of course funny thanks to the superb dialog and direction of Jordan Peele, but the end left me annoyed. To explain why it was annoying, I am going to have to spoil some things for you. Don’t worry, I’ll give you a warning … [Read more...] about Us
Greta
Directed by: Neil JordanWritten by: Neil Jordan and Ray WrightCast: Isabelle Huppert, Chloë Grace Moretz, Steven Rea, Maika Monroe These days we’ve all been trained not to pick up any suspicious packages we see in public places, especially in New York City, especially on a Subway. What train rider doesn’t know that? The stupidity of picking up such an object forms the basis … [Read more...] about Greta
