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“Swallow”

By Brett_G on July 6, 2020June 20, 2020

7.1

Well, get ready to say “what the hell?!?!” a lot. Like, the whole time. Suspenseful, horrifying, and just plain strange. A great performance by Haley Bennett as she slowly loses her mind and reclaims her sanity at the same time. Definitely a love story gone very, very wrong. Still not quite sure I had my head wrapped around this one when the credits rolled.

“Da 5 Bloods”

By Brett_G on July 5, 2020June 20, 2020

8.7

Spike Lee, one of the great directors of our time, at the height of his powers. A tale of friendship, service, pain, family, the often complicated nature of humanity. All wrapped in a history lesson. You can always count on walking away from a Spike Lee film with a lesson and some things to think about. The film is also gorgeous both in setting and how it is shot. A mix of “Last Vegas” and “Apocalypse Now.” A lot of film to take in, but well worth the runtime.

Comedy

“Hot Rod”

By Brett_G on July 4, 2020June 20, 2020

6.8

Typical Lonely Island hijinks. The life and times of an amateur daredevil. Isla Fisher as the Darla to these not so little rascals. Strap in and get ready to inappropriately laugh for a couple hours and sophomoric humor at its finest.

Action Blockbuster

“Twister”

By Brett_G on July 3, 2020June 20, 2020

8.3

The original, the legend! (Well, after the disaster films of the 70’s became a parody of themselves and took a siesta for a little over a decade.)

Nothing like the backdrop of mass destruction for a good old fashioned love story. *cough* Titanic *cough* These tornadoes have a vendetta for Jo’s family that would make the shark from JAWS blush.

A classic 90’s action blockbuster that will keep you on the edge of your seat for the duration. A beautiful display of the power of nature, and the effect it has on the people who directly experience it. Inspiring a generation of disaster films to follow.

Action Blockbuster

“Into the Storm”

By Brett_G on July 2, 2020June 20, 2020

6.8

“Twister,” if they had better CGI back in the day. Would have been amazing to see in IMAX, but still impressive on a TV screen. A solid action movie that checks all the boxes. Love story between an awkward teen and a girl out of his league that he wins over by not dying. Guy dying by getting sucked into a fire-nado. Walks the fine line between suspense and “Sharknado” better than most.