This is a film for students of film; you can leave the popcorn in your other pajamas. Swift shot: First, I have to admit, the short film is not my normal forte, but when I was offered a chance to screen fellow writer Alyn Darnay's short independent film, "Conduit", I was immediately excited. Any time I get a chance to experience something genuine that I know real … [Read more...] about “Conduit” – a short film by Alyn Darnay
Catfish
"What a twist . . ." Swift Shot: All I knew about this film was that it complements "The Social Network" - but really Facebook is only a device to get the story started and ultimately digitally unravelled. Since this was a documentary, and the film-makers were along for the same ride as the audience, it's hard to judge its content - it wasn't written - it was … [Read more...] about Catfish
The Roommate
Swift shot: Lifetime TV has more tension. If you haven't seen "Single White Female" maybe you will find this worthy of your time and money. This is essentially the teen version, which is what I was expecting, but it had no real edge worthy of mentioning. Minka Kelly (Friday Night Lights) and Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl) star in this less than thrilling "thriller" set on … [Read more...] about The Roommate
Husk
Even the crows weren't scared . . . Swift shot: Not scary, somewhat imaginative, but overall an unimpressive film. Husk starts out with a group of college kids stranded in the middle of nowhere (sound familiar?), with no cell signals (sound familiar?), and no common sense. Following a car accident caused by a murder of crows, they all wake up after being unconscious … [Read more...] about Husk
The Runaways
Cheri, bombed Swift shot: Rock and Roll reveille! Sadly devoid of poignant dramatic relevance. Worthy of a cult-following, Fanning loyalists may find chagrin with her portrayal of Cheri Currie. This was my least favorite performance out of the young actor to date. Two fists pumped way the hell up in the air for Michael Shannon (World Trade Center, Boardwalk … [Read more...] about The Runaways
