Don't be a Poomp; go see Home! Director: Tim Johnson Writers: Tom J. Astle, Matt Ember, and Adam Rex (adapted from his novel "The True Meaning of Smekday"). Swift shot: I was afraid this film was going to be overly cutesy, and only appealing to the little human persons in your family. Thankfully, there were a few contemplative moments that bridged the age gap and made the … [Read more...] about Home
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Big Hero 6
"On a scale of one to ten, how would you rate your pain?" Swift shot: From the creators of Wreck-it-Ralph and Frozen, the bar was set pretty high for Big Hero 6 . . . and it took off from the start and never really disappointed. With new, imaginative characters to add to the already extensive Disney legacy, Baymax will be your kid's favorite new toy! Sorry, though, he … [Read more...] about Big Hero 6
Star Wars: Rebels – Spark of Rebellion
"I have no idea why I am doing this!" Swift shot: Ever since I saw Revenge of the Sith back in 2005, I have been pining for some of the chapters between it and A New Hope. I read the Han Solo Trilogy and watched the first seasons of The Clone Wars, but I wasn't super into that show. Watching Darth Vader evolve into the badass we see in A New Hope is really what piques … [Read more...] about Star Wars: Rebels – Spark of Rebellion
Jay and Silent Bob’s Super Groovy Cartoon Movie
Same old Smith. The H-Bomb: Never say never, as the saying goes. After Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back came out in 2001, writer/director Kevin Smith said never again; he stated in no uncertain terms that he was retiring his beloved stoner duo, and declared that movie their swan song. I can't say I blame him, at that point he was about 30, and while he had a good run with … [Read more...] about Jay and Silent Bob’s Super Groovy Cartoon Movie
Batman: Assault on Arkham
Needed more Bats. The H-Bomb: A morbidly obese government spook is hot on the trail of the Riddler (Matthew Gray Gubler), who has stolen a top secret file, when Batman (Kevin Conroy) steps in and apprehends him, taking him to Arkham Asylum. The information on that file is highly sensitive, so special agent Thunder Thighs assembles the Suicide Squad, a team of highly … [Read more...] about Batman: Assault on Arkham
