Directed by: Judd Apatow Written by: Amy Schumer Cast: Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie Larson Swift shot: Old people and teenagers will think Trainwreck is hilarious. I am neither. I enjoyed the film overall, but like almost all SNL skits, it ran too long. And clearly, Trainwreck served as a bonafide SNL collaboration. If dirty jokes and loose women are your thing, … [Read more...] about Trainwreck
Ant-Man
Being a dad is hard Directed by: Peyton Reed Written by: Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish, Adam McKay, Paul Rudd Cast: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas , Corey Stoll, Michael Peña, Evangeline Lilly Swift shot: Paul Rudd as Ant-Man? That was how I viewed this film, like, come on, how can Paul Rudd pull off being a super hero? I just didn't see it . . . until I saw it! Ant-Man … [Read more...] about Ant-Man
Preview: A Lego Brickumentary
"At the core of what is human is the capacity to build." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw53u2mtpMg Swift take: When my son was handed his first Lego set, I tried explaining to him what a "toy" was. He was very confused, because he didn't understand how Lego fit into my narrow definition of a toy as something that serves no purpose other than entertainment. You can't … [Read more...] about Preview: A Lego Brickumentary
Minions
"Where do the Minions come from?" Directed by: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin Written by: Brian Lynch Cast: Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Pierre Coffin Swift shot: We finally get to see just what the hell these Minions are and how they came to be. While they are adorable and funny, are their ridiculous antics enough to carry a 90 minute film? … [Read more...] about Minions
Madame Bovary
No thanks, Madame! Directed by: Sophie Barthes Written by: Felipe Marino, Gustave Flaubert Cast: Ezra Miller, Mia Wasikowska, Paul Giamatti Swift shot: Almost 90 minutes of complete boredom. You'd think I was exaggerating, but I am not. I guess that is what I deserve for finally watching this, oh so controversial story, on film. If you sit all the way through … [Read more...] about Madame Bovary
