Directed by Peter Berg (known for a handful of other Mark Wahlberg movies such as Deep Water Horizon and Lone Survivor), Mile 22, set mainly in Indonesia, can be construed as a stereotypical action movie. However, there are definite artistic attempts to jazz it up that I think landed fairly well. This film opens with… [Read More]
Advance Screening Giveaway: MILE 22!
ScreenFish is thrilled to be giving away 2 double passes to this week’s advance screening of VVS film’s Mile 22, starring Mark Walhberg and Ronda Rousey! From director Peter Berg (Deepwater Horizon, Patriots Day), Mile 22 tells the story of CIA operative James Silva who leads a small but lethal paramilitary team on an urgent and dangerous mission…. [Read More]
All the Money in the World – What Are Riches For?
How do you determine the price of the important things in life? That question lies in the background all through All the Money in the World. “Inspired by true events”, it is a thriller based on the 1973 kidnapping of a grandson of “the richest man who had ever lived”, J. Paul Getty.
Deepwater Horizon: Courage Goes Deep
Mark Wahlberg has fought Decepticons, a stuffed bear, the Taliban, apes, the Dallas Cowboys, and a host of nefarious bad guys. But in Deepwater Horizon, he stars as electrician Mike Williams who must fight a much more intangible force, the sudden and immediate destructive fire eating through his oil rig. Based on a true story, the… [Read More]
Most Intriguing Films of Fall 2016
Here’s my annual preview of my most anticipated films for the fall. The beauty of a list like this is that that everyone will agree – especially my cohorts here at ScreenFish! So check out my list, and consider what I’ve missed – and let us know. In the disaster film category, there are two… [Read More]
