"Wait, who am I here?" Swift shot: The original was much better, but how many of today's target audience even know that Terry O'Quinn, Lost's John Locke played the original Stepfather in 1987, or that it was much more violent, interesting, and sexually complex? This new telling is more creepy than scary - unless you are a teenage girl. The best scene from the … [Read more...] about The Stepfather (2009)
The Lives of Others
The REAL 1984 Swift shot: Mired in suspense and intrigue, The Lives of Others reminds us that socialism comes with a hefty price. There will always be corruption in the lies of others as idealism fails to achieve results. Monotony is a tool Director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck wields effectively, but long-winded in many places which will fail to … [Read more...] about The Lives of Others
Zombieland
A delicious catastrophe! Swift shot: Zombie flicks and me usually don't get along well, when they are seriously driven, but Zland doesn't take itself too seriously - it is just a sweet ass ride, one that you will want to experience again and again. You'll want to bring different people with you to gauge their reactions, see if they are savvy enough to catch on and find … [Read more...] about Zombieland
The Horsemen
Ready for a hook up? Swift shot: Classical contrasting cinematography makes for some visually compelling shots, and the story is interesting enough. Some of the characters, ok, almost all of the characters come across as unbelievable - and where Seven was able to make the shocking seem tangible, Horsemen fails to ride convincingly into an evil sunset. The … [Read more...] about The Horsemen
Nobel Son
Swift shot: Excellent script, quick dialog and compelling characters, though flawed in the muddling of perhaps too many compelling characters. Focusing around the kidnapping of a professor's son who has just won the Nobel prize. Sexy, stylized acting, with an edged delivery from most of the players. This one will keep you interested and focused, and you don't have to be a … [Read more...] about Nobel Son
