What would you do if your dog and cat talked to you? In February 2015, Jerry heard what his pets had to say, but were they giving him the best advice? Directed by: Marjane Satrapi Cast: Ryan Reynolds as Jerry/Mr. Whiskers (voice), Bosco (voice), Deer (voice), Bunny Monkey (voice), Gemma Arterton as Fiona, Anna Kendrick as Lisa, Jacki Weaver as Dr. Warren and Ella Smith as … [Read more...] about The Voices
Archives for April 2015
Preview: Star Wars The Force Awakens
Swift take: I haven't had this many goosebumps over a trailer since the Avengers "No Strings" trailer. What can I add to this incredible geek feeding frenzy that you might have missed? Well, I did notice Luke uses the present tense when speaking about his father. A bit odd, no? Also, I noticed this started out with a cross desert trip, similar to Abrams' … [Read more...] about Preview: Star Wars The Force Awakens
Preview: Janey Makes a Play
A friend of mine's grandmother just turned 102 years old this month. I pondered what amazing stories she might be able to tell us all. The same week, I got an invitation to screen this documentary about an energetic 90 year old woman, Janey, who, as the title suggests "makes a play." Swift take: As I watched the trailer, below, I realized that this isn't the story of some aged … [Read more...] about Preview: Janey Makes a Play
While We’re Young
Glib Written/Directed by: Noah Baumbach Cast: Ben Stiller, Naomi Watts, Adam Driver, Amanda Seyfried, Charles Grodin Swift shot: When I watch a Ben Stiller film, I expect certain things out of it, but mainly I want to be entertained and feel like the characters have an actual stake in the story. If they don't come across as genuine, they've lost me. That was what I … [Read more...] about While We’re Young
My Life Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn
“You are not easy to live with.” Written and Directed by: Liv Corifixen Cast: Nicolas Winding Refn, Ryan Gosling, Liv Corifixen, Alejandro Jodorowsky The H-Bomb: Insecurity and self-doubt can torment any artist, especially if they are following up a great success. Because their newest work is being awaited with a degree of anticipation, the fear of failure is … [Read more...] about My Life Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn