Sooner or later, people fear different Directed by: Gavin O'Connor Written by: Bill Dubuque Cast: Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson Swift shot: They finally found the perfect role for Ben Affleck, a flat affect mathematical genius devoid of passion. The Accountant is a puzzle itself, with the pieces strewn around for you … [Read more...] about The Accountant
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The Girl on the Train
Directed by: Tate Taylor Written by: Erin Cressida Wilson (screenplay) - based on the novel by Paula Hawkins Cast: Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, Rebecca Ferguson, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans The Josh chop: I've always wanted to like Emily Blunt, but in most of the roles I've seen her in I felt like she was over acting or something. Things just felt off to me. Like the feeling … [Read more...] about The Girl on the Train
Lights Out
"Darkness imprisoning me, all that I see, absolute horror..." Metallica "One" Directed by: David F. Sandberg Written by: Eric Heisserer, David F. Sandberg Cast: Teresa Palmer, Gabriel Bateman, Maria Bello Swift shot: I can always tell when a horror movie is good when people around me start to make nervous jokes to mask their obvious fear. Towards the end of Lights … [Read more...] about Lights Out
Green Room
"Nazis, I hate these guys." - Henry Jones, Jr. Written/Directed by: Jeremy Saulnier Cast: Anton Yelchin, Imogen Poots, Macon Blair, Sir Patrick Stewart Swift shot: Patrick Stewart is the main draw for audiences, but the real treat is seeing Imogen Poots and Anton Yelchin back on screen. Haven't seen them together since they squared off against a certain douchey … [Read more...] about Green Room
10 Cloverfield Lane
Meet Howard Directed by: Dan Trachtenberg Written by: Josh Campbell, Matthew Stuecken, Damien Chazelle Cast: John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr. Swift shot: Is he crazy, or has the world truly ended? That is the question that is swirling through the audience's mind throughout the first act of the film. Our wayward victim, Michelle (Winstead) … [Read more...] about 10 Cloverfield Lane
