S.W.A.T.: Firefight (Blu-ray)

March 1, 2011
Nathan Swank

When a movie goes straight to video and is a sequel to another subpar film, the expectations become quite low.  As someone who thought the first S.W.A.T. was already a B...

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Faster (Blu-ray)

March 1, 2011
Rebeca Surber Swank

I can guarantee you this: during the first five minutes of this film you will be glued to your TV. Upon being released from a maximum security prison, a brooding convicte...

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Memento (Blu-ray)

February 26, 2011
Nathan Swank

OTNEMEM si yltnaillirb detcurtsnoc dna gnitanicsaf ni yreve tcepsa.  Translation:  MEMENTO is brilliantly constructed and fascinating in every aspect.  My words are cr...

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Animal Kingdom (Blu-ray)

February 16, 2011
Nathan Swank

ANIMAL KINGDOM opens with 16-year-old Josh, also known as “J” (James Frecheville), sitting on a couch watching Wheel of Fortune.  Next to him is his unconscious ...

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Dances With Wolves 20th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray)

February 14, 2011
Rebeca Surber Swank

I remember being a nine year old watching DANCES WITH WOLVES for the first time at the cineplex with my entire family.  Walking into the darkened theatre I felt the buzz...

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Gun (Blu-ray)

February 10, 2011
Nathan Swank

Bwaaaahahahaha!  Oh man, this is predictably terrible.  Good for 50 Cent for having the means to make his own film.  I commend him for that and he shouldn’t worry ab...

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Lebanon (Blu-ray)

February 3, 2011
Nathan Swank

June 1982- The First Lebanon War.  After the Israeli Air Force bombed a town, a paratrooper’s platoon along with one tank must make sure it is cleared out.  The lone ...

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Secretariat (Blu-ray)

January 26, 2011
Nathan Swank

Horse films let alone horse racing films have been around for quite some time- HIDALGO, DREAMER and SEABISCUIT being the more popular and most recent.  The latter receiv...

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Blu-ray)

December 30, 2010
Nathan Swank

Chitty has always eluded my viewing as a child.  I can honestly say that I’m OK with that.  I did recognize many of the songs that I’m sure those who grew up with i...

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The Family That Preys (Blu-ray)

December 19, 2010
Nathan Swank

I don’t get it.  I am constantly surprised at the success received by Tyler Perry.  I have not seen all his films so maybe he has some gems in there but the few I hav...

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