Directed by: Roland EmmerichWritten by: Wes TookeCast: Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Luke Evans, Mandy Moore Swift shot: A powerful reminder of the price of freedom and what it takes to deliver us from evil. While this film was nearly flawless in its execution, I am left wondering why they felt the need to glorify the Japs. But a clue to that is that Emmerich's grandfather was … [Read more...] about Midway
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The Current War
Directed by: Alfonso Gomez-RejonScreenplay by: Michael MitnickCast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, Nicholas Hoult, Tom Holland, Katherine Waterston, Tuppence Middleton, Matthew Macfadyen It’s that time of year again, just before the Holiday Blockbusters hit the theaters, and the distributors are pushing their leftover stock of mediocre films. The Current War is a … [Read more...] about The Current War
Zombieland: Double Tap
Directed by: Ruben FleischerWritten by: Dave Callaham, Rhett ReeseCast: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, Zoey Deutch, Avan Jogia Ten years ago I was at a screening of Zombieland. I didn’t know much about the movie other than it was a comedy zombie movie. I don’t remember how I scored tickets to this screening, but the place was packed, not a … [Read more...] about Zombieland: Double Tap
FBI Lovebirds
OMG, it's a real Page turner!!! Written by: Peter Strzok, Lisa PageCast: Dean Cain, Kristy Swanson, Bruce Nozick, Christopher T. WoodSwift shot: When I first heard about this idea I was thinking, man is this going to be the very definition of dull - but then I started watching it, and I couldn't stop. While this is a very right-leaning piece, I think it is an interesting … [Read more...] about FBI Lovebirds
Joker
Directed by: Todd PhillipsWritten by: Todd Phillips, Scott SilverCast: Joaquin Phoenix, Frances Conroy Swift shot: This is not my Joker. He's unfunny, miserable, and weird. If he's your Joker, ask yourself, why. And spare me the notion that this clown is the American Guy Fawkes. According to Travis Langley, "The Joker defies diagnosis . . . We just don't know what's … [Read more...] about Joker
