Infectious fortitude Directed by: Dexter Fletcher Written by: Sean Macaulay, Simon Kelton Cast: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman Swift shot: Loosely based on actual events of Eddie the Eagle, this film has the heart and drive to remind us all that often the only thing holding you back is your own self-doubt. Taron Egerton steps out of his impeccable spy suit as he … [Read more...] about Eddie the Eagle
Drama
Creed
"If I fight, you fight." Directed by: Ryan Coogler Written by: Ryan Coogler, Aaron Covington Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad The H-Bomb: Back when he was a wee little lad, Adonis Johnson (Alex Henderson) was constantly being placed in various juvenile facilities for fighting. One day, after his latest scrap landed him … [Read more...] about Creed
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
"It's war, it isn't always personal" - Gale Hawthorne Directed by: Francis Lawrence Written by: Suzanne Collins, Peter Craig, Danny Strong Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Donald Sutherland Swift shot: When I first heard about The Hunger Games I was intrigued, and after I saw the first film (way back in 2012), I was hooked. I bought the … [Read more...] about The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
Room
Directed by: Lenny Abrahamson Written by: Emma Donoghue Cast: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Sean Bridgers While a tragic story, Room was also hopeful. You know going in that Ma and Jack will escape, but it’s how and when, and then their acclimation into world after, that keeps you watching. Jack (Tremblay) is five years old. He and Ma (Larson) have been living in … [Read more...] about Room
Black Mass
Directed by: Scott Cooper Written by: Mark Mallouk & Jez Butterworth Cast: Johnny Depp, Joel Edgerton, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dakota Johnson Once upon a time there was a really fine actor who turned in some truly Oscar quality performances, but then, he got lost in ridiculous character roles where his true abilities were hidden under layers of costume and make-up. … [Read more...] about Black Mass
