God help them! Most college students, when they learn that their scholarship has expired and they have a large tuition bill, would get a few jobs to pay for it, maybe take out some loans, or as a last resort, ask their parents for help. The last thing you would expect anyone to do would be to set up a fake religious charity and embezzle money from it. That seems like … [Read more...] about Believe Me
Archives for September 2014
Star Wars: Rebels – Spark of Rebellion
"I have no idea why I am doing this!" Swift shot: Ever since I saw Revenge of the Sith back in 2005, I have been pining for some of the chapters between it and A New Hope. I read the Han Solo Trilogy and watched the first seasons of The Clone Wars, but I wasn't super into that show. Watching Darth Vader evolve into the badass we see in A New Hope is really what piques … [Read more...] about Star Wars: Rebels – Spark of Rebellion
Left Behind – Is it worth your time?
"I know you all want answers, and believe me, so do I." Last week, Producer/Co-writer Paul Lalonde joined several of his cast, along with Director Vic Armstrong, via teleconference to discuss Left Behind. Yes . . . that Left Behind, based on the series from authors Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye. You may be having déjà vu, because Lalonde already filmed Left Behind … [Read more...] about Left Behind – Is it worth your time?
The Equalizer
"He didn't come for help; he came for permission." Swift shot: Some things shouldn't be tampered with - once again, Hollywood wanted to improve on an old 80's series, no doubt after the success with The A-Team. But The Equalizer didn't quite live up to my expectations. With Antoine Fuqua directing, I wanted that insane razor's edge from Training Day. It just … [Read more...] about The Equalizer
Only Lovers Left Alive
"You're looking awfully pale there, Dr. Caligari." The H-Bomb: Reclusive musician Adam (Tom Hiddleston) is living a lonely, nocturnal life in Detroit. He rarely leaves his cramped apartment, full of old musical instruments and analogue technology, and his only human contacts are his gopher, Ian (Anton Yelchin), who tracks down various musical nitnacks for him, and Dr. … [Read more...] about Only Lovers Left Alive