Repulsive! Swift shot: Madison's friend told her about this film and mentioned it was disturbing but we had to watch it. So, we did. And now I am telling you the same thing, if you like "scary" movies, this one could easily foot the bill. First, it stars a former porn-queen, Traci Lords, who is by far the best actress to 'come' out of that industry . . … [Read more...] about Excision
The Details
That's where evil dwells, in the details Swift shot: This little slice of American blueberry pie comes to us seemingly out of nowhere. It's a film that didn't demand to be made nor seen, but it offers an interesting glimpse into a "perfect family" and reflects on the fact, maybe a perfect family is only a myth. The Details features a quirky style that some may not … [Read more...] about The Details
Red Dawn 2012
"For them, this is just a place. For us, it's home!" Swift shot: This is not your father's Red Dawn, this new Red Dawn is a homogenized, watered-down version with a lot less story and a lot less relevance. I started a rule about comparing remakes with the original when more than 20 years has passed, so I won't draw many more comparisons with the … [Read more...] about Red Dawn 2012
Lincoln
Before you sits a man, not a monument. Swift shot: Whether you love Lincoln or consider him a tyrant, Daniel Day-Lewis brings an eerie reality to the man that can't be equaled, all within the confines of attempting to pass the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution. With an impeccable quality bringing up a haunted past, Spielberg and Director of … [Read more...] about Lincoln
Skyfall
Scotland is no country for old men! Swift shot: It's been fifty years since we were introduced to the screen version of Ian Fleming's 007. Skyfall marks the latest, arguably, greatest of the franchise. I grew up with the debonair Bond, Roger Moore. There have been so many iterations of the character, and granted, it's been 50 years, and I wouldn't expect, nor want to … [Read more...] about Skyfall
