Movie Reviews

Castle In The Sky Blu-ray Review

May 28, 2012
Nathan Swank

A young boy named Pazu catches a falling girl named Sheeta who after being chased by pirates, an army and a few government agents is knocked from flying aircraft.  When ...

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Looper Movie Review

October 1, 2012
Nathan Swank

Time travel is always a tricky topic that almost always falls victim to plot holes and added questions, usually relegating the sci-fi film to campy fun or irritating frus...

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Ginger & Rosa Movie Review

March 28, 2013
Nathan Swank

If there is one reason to see GINGER & ROSA, it is for the amazing performance by Elle Fanning.  But in addition to Fanning and the rest of the cast, the story conta...

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Before Midnight Blu-ray Review

November 9, 2013
Nathan Swank

In 1995, writer and director Richard Linklater created BEFORE SUNRISE, a small film about a young man and woman who meet on a train in Europe and spend one romantic eveni...

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Flying Tigers Blu-ray Review

June 26, 2014
Nathan Swank

In 1942, the legendary John Wayne had no fewer than 7 films released.  Not as impressive when you think the man has over 150 acting credits, not including a handful of u...

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James Franco in True Story

True Story Movie Review

April 17, 2015
Nathan Swank

Without looking, a film starring James Franco and Jonah Hill sounds like a surefire comedy hit.  Hopefully, TRUE STORY doesn’t accidentally draw the wrong genre crowd,...

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Jennifer Lawrence in Joy

Joy Movie Review

December 26, 2015
Nathan Swank

Jennifer Lawrence has become writer/director David O. Russell’s favorite muse.  His last three films, SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK, AMERICAN HUSTLE and now JOY have all giv...

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The Great Gatsby 4K Ultra HD

The Great Gatsby 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

October 6, 2016
Nathan Swank

Baz Luhrmann is a visionary artist that definitely has a unique stamp on his work.  STRICTLY BALLROOM was light-hearted fun, ROMEO + JULIET was an unexpected breath of f...

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It Comes At Night

It Comes At Night Movie Review

June 9, 2017
Nathan Swank

An older man sits shirtless in a room covered in plastic.  His eyes are sunken with black pupils.  Discolored spots on top of pale skin are clearly visible on his thin ...

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Mark Hamill in Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Movie Review

December 13, 2017
Nathan Swank

Thinking critically while watching film is a passion of mine.  I love movies. I love watching and discussing them as entertainment and as an art form. Some are clever. S...

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