2 Best Movies to Watch by David Costabile

Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis (Homeland) star opposite each other as a prosecutor and a billionaire suspect in this well-crafted drama. Axe is a venture-capitalist who lost his business partners in 9/11 and who is widely appreciated in the public eye for his charity work. He comes under scrutiny from a ruthless and unusual public prosecutor (Giamatti) after allegations of insider-trading. The two alpha-male types go head-to-head which makes for an immensely watchable fight.

Genre: Drama

Actor: Asia Kate Dillon, Clancy Brown, Condola Rashad, Corey Stoll, Damian Lewis, Dan Soder, Daniel Breaker, David Costabile, David Strathairn, Jeffrey DeMunn, John Malkovich, Kelly AuCoin, Maggie Siff, Malin Akerman, Mary-Louise Parker, Paul Giamatti, Toby Leonard Moore

Rating: TV-MA

Snack Shack is the quintessential summer movie. It’s sun-soaked and full of mirth as it follows two rowdy boys fighting off bullies and scheming their way to profit, one ingenious scam at a time. But it’s also a tender coming-of-age film, one filled with realistic friendships and painfully awkward romantic encounters. In both instances, Snack Shack doesn’t reinvent the wheel—in fact it’s formulaic almost to a fault. But it’s saved by endearing performances and an effectively nostalgic backdrop. Many times, it feels like any John Hughes movie by way of Superbad. But for the most part, it’s its own distinctive, chlorine-tinged, popsicle-sweet thing.

Genre: Comedy

Actor: April Clark, Christian James, Conor Sherry, David Costabile, Gabriel LaBelle, Gillian Vigman, J.D. Evermore, Lucille Sharp, Michael Bonini, Mika Abdalla, Nick Robinson, Shannon Mosley, Steve Berg

Director: Adam Rehmeier

Rating: R

2 Best Movies to Watch by David Costabile

1. Billions, 2022

2. Snack Shack, 2024