Friday, November 22, 2024

Tag: John Swab

One Day as a Lion (2023)*

Title: One Day as a Lion
Rating: R
Directed by: John Swab
Written by: Scott Caan
Starring: Scott Caan, Frank Grillo, Marianne Rendón, Taryn Manning, George Carroll, Virginia Madsen, and J.K. Simmons
Release Date: 4/7/2023
Running Time: 87 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Jackie Powers (Scott Caan) is a nice guy but a lousy hitman; sent to take out a crafty debtor (J.K. Simmons), Jackie only pisses him off.

Fleeing the scene, Jackie takes bored waitress Lola as a hostage. Jackie needs money to get his son out of jail; Lola cooks up a scheme for them to get cash from her dying mother (Virginia Madsen). Meanwhile, a thug sent to kill him is sleeping with Jackie’s ex.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

after the credits
Jackie is confronted in his motel room by Ken, but he winds up knocking out Ken.

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Memoriam: In Loving Memory of
“Magic” Mark Ward
James Caan


Ida Red (2021)

Title: Ida Red
Rating: R
Directed by: John Swab
Written by: John Swab
Starring: Josh Hartnett, Frank Grillo, and Melissa Leo
Release Date: 11/5/2021
Running Time: 111 minutes

IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Ida “Red” Walker may not survive her terminal illness while incarcerated for armed robbery. She turns to her son, Wyatt, for one last job and a chance to regain her freedom.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No


Body Brokers (2021)

Title: Body Brokers
Rating: R
Directed by: John Swab
Written by: John Swab
Starring: Frank Grillo, Jessica Rothe, and Michael Kenneth Williams
Release Date: 2/19/2021
Running Time: 111 minutes

IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Brought to Los Angeles for treatment, a recovering junkie soon learns that the rehab center is not about helping people, but a cover for a multi-billion-dollar fraud operation that enlists addicts to recruit other addicts.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Memoriam: In Loving Memory of Albert Rosen