"It's slow, but it's smart." Swift shot: I think the biggest complaints I hear about films is that nothing new is being created. Everything is a re-boot or a remake or a re-imagining. With It Follows, I am happy to say, Hollywood has a new monster! One that might just scare the living shit out of you too! With excellently deployed scoring by @Disasterpeace, It Follows … [Read more...] about It Follows
Archives for March 2015
Hit Team
“Must you be so rude, crude, and stupid about everything?” The H-Bomb: Last week, Film Grouch’s esteemed founder, Rick Swift, was approached by one Myles McLane to review Hit Team, an indie comedy that Mr. McLane wrote, produced, and starred in. Rick happily obliged, and upon viewing the film, proceeded to give it what is possibly the most vicious thrashing he’s ever … [Read more...] about Hit Team
Digital Giveaway – The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
I really do love these giveaways, they put a lot of hard work into making great Apps, and The Battle of the Five Armies is no exception. With a complete interactive map revealing secrets about Middle Earth, it is easier to appreciate just how far little, brave Bilbo Baggins journeyed to find great adventure. I took the Weapons Quiz and got Tauriel - ok, I could have gotten … [Read more...] about Digital Giveaway – The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Preview: Bridge of Spies
Look, when I first heard about an "untitled Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks Cold War spy movie," I was beyond excited. Even after hearing the less than inspiring title now, Bridge of Spies, I am still stoked. After all, Tom Hanks is my favorite actor from my lifetime, and I really enjoyed Charlie Wilson's War - also despite the feeble title. I grew up watching Hanks on … [Read more...] about Preview: Bridge of Spies
Preview: Southpaw
I really liked Training Day, it's one of the best, disturbing films out there starring Denzel Washington. I was less impressed with The Equalizer. It was good, but not Training Day good. Now Director Antoine Fuqua is doing the requisite Hollywood boxing flick. Starring everyone's new favorite anti-hero, Jake Gyllenhaal, as Billy "The Great" Hope, Southpaw will no doubt … [Read more...] about Preview: Southpaw