Cheesy, classic, comedy gold Directed by: Joe Dante Written by: Dana Olsen Cast: Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun, Bruce Dern Swift shot: Arguably one of the best films to see how continuity in a screenplay can create comedy and probably how the whole concept of "people watching" took root. Famous Director Joe Dante keeps the mood quirky and funny. And you … [Read more...] about The Burbs
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
A bungled mess! Directed by: Zack Snyder Written by: Chris Terrio, David S. Goyer Cast: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg Swift shot: A real shame this one just disappointed the hell out of me. My kid liked it, but this one wasn't really for the kids. With mostly cape on cape violence, there was a lot of room for emotional sub-text, but it was … [Read more...] about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
10 Cloverfield Lane
Meet Howard Directed by: Dan Trachtenberg Written by: Josh Campbell, Matthew Stuecken, Damien Chazelle Cast: John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr. Swift shot: Is he crazy, or has the world truly ended? That is the question that is swirling through the audience's mind throughout the first act of the film. Our wayward victim, Michelle (Winstead) … [Read more...] about 10 Cloverfield Lane
Coming April 8 2016 – Hardcore Henry
So, you've just been brought back from the dead by your wife (Haley Bennett). She tells you that your name is Henry. Five minutes later, you are being shot at, your wife has been kidnapped, and you should probably go get her back. Who's got her . . . ? Starring . . . Bennett, Danila Kozlovsky, Sharlto Copley, and . . . YOU? This may be the first "First Person Shooter" … [Read more...] about Coming April 8 2016 – Hardcore Henry
In-Home The Force Awakens
Now, coming to your home! - April 1/April 5 You don't understand how spoiled you are. When I was a kid, I saw my first ever VHS movie at my friend's house, and it was . . . you guessed it, Star Wars: A New Hope. Or, as I called it then, just Star Wars! And that was probably 1979, so it took two years to be available "In-Home", as the cool kids are now saying. I went home … [Read more...] about In-Home The Force Awakens
