Rude, crude, and socially unacceptable. Directed by: Ben Falcone Written by: Ben Falcone, Melissa McCarthy, Steve Mallory Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Ella Anderson, Peter Dinklage Swift shot: Look, I am not gonna lie. I have been excited about this film since I saw the Girl Scout rumble in the previews. That, alone, was worth the price of admission. … [Read more...] about The Boss
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The Burbs
Cheesy, classic, comedy gold Directed by: Joe Dante Written by: Dana Olsen Cast: Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun, Bruce Dern Swift shot: Arguably one of the best films to see how continuity in a screenplay can create comedy and probably how the whole concept of "people watching" took root. Famous Director Joe Dante keeps the mood quirky and funny. And you … [Read more...] about The Burbs
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
A bungled mess! Directed by: Zack Snyder Written by: Chris Terrio, David S. Goyer Cast: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg Swift shot: A real shame this one just disappointed the hell out of me. My kid liked it, but this one wasn't really for the kids. With mostly cape on cape violence, there was a lot of room for emotional sub-text, but it was … [Read more...] about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
This is a guest review by our buddy @BackSeatViewer - Check out his other stuff! Would you be worried about trying to find someone to marry during a zom-pocalypse? In February 2016, we heard the answer from a mother of five daughters, and it was yes! Directing this 107 minute action/horror/romance is Burr Steers. Some of the cast is: Lily James as Elizabeth Bennet, … [Read more...] about Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
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
