"Nice shirt, dude." Directed by: Antoine Bardou-Jacquet Written by: Dean Craig Cast: Rupert Grint, Ron Perlman, Robert Sheehan Swift shot: A comical farce based on a true conspiracy . . . theory. Probably the most far-fetched theory I have ever seen, but I actually enjoyed this flick for its ridiculousness. Not once did it take itself even remotely seriously. It was … [Read more...] about Moonwalkers
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
"You can't put a price on being able to live with yourself." Directed by: Michael Bay Written by: Chuck Hogan, Mitchell Zuckoff Cast: John Krasinski, James Badge Dale, Pablo Schreiber, David Denman, Dominic Fumusa, Max Martini Swift shot: Michael Bay's finest work, ever. This film was a balance of tension, international intrigue, gallows humor, and some of the most … [Read more...] about 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
Rick’s Shitters of 2015
LISTS! Everyone has to have a freaking list these days, you want a list? Rather than tell you what I liked out of 2015, and there were many, here's a short list of the films that "shit the bed," to quote my buddy, Max. In no particular order, they are: The Humbling - What a piece of crap film. "I have never seen King Lear, nor read the play, but much of The Bard’s work … [Read more...] about Rick’s Shitters of 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
As long as there is light, there is hope. Directed by: J.J. Abrams Written by: Lawrence Kasdan, J.J. Abrams, Michael Arndt Cast: Harrison Ford, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Peter Mayhew Swift shot: "Disney's going to ruin it!" was the early lament of the Cassandras and die-hard fans. "They will make it too cutesy or focus only on making a buck, regardless … [Read more...] about Star Wars: The Force Awakens
In the Heart of the Sea
Survival is its own horror Directed by: Ron Howard Written by: Charles Leavitt, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Brendan Gleeson, Tom Holland Swift shot: Why should anyone care about a 19th Century whaling ship whose final moments remain shrouded in deception? How can a story like that be relatable today? We aren't whalers, in fact … [Read more...] about In the Heart of the Sea
