Heavy on heart and imagination yet somehow lacking both Written and Directed by: John KrasinskiCast: Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John KrasinskiSwift shot: I only wanted to know how it holds up against Drop Dead Fred. For me, IF just wasn't nearly as good. And, I am beginning to think I'm not too fond of Krasinski's storytelling. Starting out with A Quiet Place, I … [Read more...] about IF
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Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse
Too many spiders! Directed by: Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. ThompsonWritten by: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Dave CallahamCast: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Jason SchwartzmanSwift shot: I really enjoyed this one, despite the umpteen thousands of Spider-People or what they call the Spider Society, which sounds like a … [Read more...] about Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse
Showing Up
Directed by: Kelly Reichardt Written by: Jonathan Raymond,Kelly ReichardtCast: Michelle Williams, Hong Chau, Andre Benjamin Showing Up is a dramedy that is geared toward a very specific audience. The film itself really does verge on pointless, but there are some redeeming factors.Michelle Williams plays Lizzy, a shy but vocal artist who specializes in sculpting. Showing Up’s … [Read more...] about Showing Up
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
A Critical Hit! Directed by: John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein Written by: John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein, Michael GilioCast: Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Rege Jean Page, Daisy Head Swift shot: They finally made a D&D movie for D&D players! The other Dungeons & Dragons attempt was decent enough, but I … [Read more...] about Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
The Banshees of Inisherin
Written and Directed by: Martin McDonaghCast: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, Barry KeoghanThe Banshees of Inisherin is described as a “Black Tragicomedy." This film is so relentlessly sad and funny at the same time. I left needing to just sit and digest. It was the first film to make me feel like I should arrive at the cinema emotionally prepared. With that in … [Read more...] about The Banshees of Inisherin
