Directed/Written by: Paul Feig Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Jude Law Swift shot: I was using this film as a trial-run for Feig's anticipated controversial female led re-imagined Ghostbusters. So, does Feig have my vote? Let me put it like this, someone asked me, "Was Spy as good as Bridesmaids?" Yes, it was on the same level as Bridesmaids, but packed with glorious … [Read more...] about Spy
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Entourage
Directed by: Doug Ellin Written by: Doug Ellin, Rob Weiss Cast: Adrian Grenier, Kevin Connolly, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara, Jeremy Piven, Emmanuelle Chriqui When the series ended, Vince (Adrian Grenier) was headed to Paris to marry a woman he had just met. Ari (Jeremy Piven) quit his job as a successful agent and was moving to Florence with Mrs. Ari (Perrey Reeves). Eric … [Read more...] about Entourage
Extraterrestrial
“This is definitely not an airplane.” Directed by: Colin Minihan Written by: Colin Minihan, Stuart Ortiz (The Vicious Brothers) Starring: Brittany Allen, Freddie Stroma, Michael Ironside, Gil Bellows The H-Bomb: In a set up never before seen in a horror movie, five college kids head out to a remote cabin in the woods to spend the weekend. This scholarly posse is … [Read more...] about Extraterrestrial
Love & Mercy
Directed by: Bill Pohlad Writers: Oren Moverman, Michael A. Lerner Cast: John Cusack, Paul Dano, Elizabeth Banks, Paul Giamatti “God only knows what I'd be without you” is a very familiar lyric. It’s from a song on The Beach Boys 1966 “Pet Sounds” Album. It’s a seminal tune from the unfettered genius of the group’s leader and songwriter Brian Wilson, arguably one of the … [Read more...] about Love & Mercy
Tomorrowland
Convoluted socialist manifesto for saps. Directed by: Brad Bird Written by: Damon Lindelof, Brad Bird Cast: George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Hugh Laurie, Raffey Cassidy Swift shot: For me, that's two duds for Disney this year. First, Into the Woods and now Tomorrowland. Remember that annoying kid in The Last Action Hero? Well, he now has competition for being the … [Read more...] about Tomorrowland
