"No amount of money is worth your freedom." Directed by: Kevin FairWritten by: Barbara MarshallCast: Jana Kramer, Leah Gibson, Matty Finochio, Jessica Sipos Swift shot: Awhile ago, I think it might have been Dane Cook, but a standup comic of some repute said that Lifetime movies are probably the best things on TV. They get a bad rap for being lessor films. But he was … [Read more...] about Soccer Mom Madam
Drama
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
"English cats who do not look like Louis Wain cats are ashamed of themselves." H.G. Wells Directed by: Will SharpeWritten by: Will Sharpe, Simon Stephenson Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire Foy, Andrea Riseborough Swift shot: An electric parade of cats is what I was expecting, but what I got was a beautiful, painful introduction to an eccentric genius who gave the … [Read more...] about The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
Hypnotic
Directed by: Matt Angel, Suzanne Coote Written by: Richard D’Ovidio Cast: Kate Siegel, Jason O’Mara, Dulé Hill, Jaime M. Callica Could you give control over your mind to a complete stranger? Is hypnosis even real? Does hypnotherapy help those suffering from traumatic experiences? This film explores what would … [Read more...] about Hypnotic
Dune
"Dreams make good stories" Directed by: Denis VilleneuveWritten by: Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts, Eric Roth (based on Frank Herbert's novel) Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Stellan Skarsgård Swift shot: You can tell Dune was made by those who love it. The dynamic, visual and aural components present a moving emotional soulscape that would bring … [Read more...] about Dune
The Many Saints of Newark
Will the boy be trained? Directed by: Alan TaylorWritten by: David Chase, (based on characters created by) Lawrence KonnerCast: Alessandro Nivola, Leslie Odom Jr., Vera Farmiga, Michael Gandolfini, Jon Bernthal, Michela De Rossi Swift shot: It's not a movie; it's HBO. With The Many Saints of Newark, you're actually getting an extended Sopranos episode, in format, … [Read more...] about The Many Saints of Newark
