"It's the only business I know of where you have to work . . . HARD in order to work." - Troy Duffy, Creator of "The Boondock Saints" Swift shot: What does it mean to be an independent artist? This is the question posed throughout the film as we follow the hero's path through the dark forest of their own struggles to "make it". Using classic examples of the works of … [Read more...] about Off the Boulevard
The Lion King – 3D
"Look at the stars. The great kings of the past are up there, watching over us." Swift shot: When you think of a flawless film, I dare anyone say "The Lion King" isn't first on your list - especially for fathers with sons. Personally, this used to just be a great film, until two things happened to me: I lost my father and I became a father of a wonderful cub myself. … [Read more...] about The Lion King – 3D
Rendezvous
Every sin comes with a price Swift shot: While not a professional feature film, there is a raw complexity that makes this one watchable, despite some mediocre acting and unbelievably pedestrian dialog. Sarah Cooper and Javon Johnson were exceptional stand-outs in an otherwise amateur cast and production team. Still, I was roommates with one of the … [Read more...] about Rendezvous
Cowboys & Aliens
Taking the man out of manifest destiny! Swift shot: Quite simply, this is 'Predator' meets 'The Missing'. At its core, Cowboys & Aliens is a formulaic Western with an extra-terrestrial threat that serves as the common evil that brings together all the other players. There is the quintessential bad boy with the rich daddy who gets locked up for mayhem, the … [Read more...] about Cowboys & Aliens
Captain America: The First Avenger
"I don't like bullies; I don't care where they're from." Swift shot: Captain America is one bad-ass hero. He defines courage and commitment; quite literally he has inspired thousands of people, men and women, to don their nation's uniform as soldiers - and Chris Evans doesn't hump the bunk. He was Human Torch in Fantastic Four as well, and that character was a real … [Read more...] about Captain America: The First Avenger
