Knives Out was enjoyable. I had a theory, but I was wrong. There really was a lot going on in this whodunit. If you appreciate mystery stories you will like Knives Out. This movie could have been timeless, except they included too much current political nonsense. They could have kept all the name calling, the nonsense about illegal immigration, and the … [Read more...] about Knives Out
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Last Call
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
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
