HALLOWEEN Director: David Gordon Green Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Will Patton, Nick Castle, James Jude Courtney, Rhian Rees, Jefferson Hall It’s been forty years since serial killer Michael Myers stalked and killed a bunch of babysitters on Halloween night. Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her iconic role as Laurie Strode and she’s ready for Michael Myers one final time. Here’s my review of “Halloween”Read More →
BEAUTIFUL BOY Director: Felix Van Groeningen Starring: Steve Carell, Timothée Chalamet, Maura Tierney, Amy Ryan, Timothy Hutton, Lisa Gay Hamilton If Timothée Chalamet broke your heart in Call Me By Your Name, he’ll do the same thing as Nic Sheff in his new movie Beautiful Boy. It also stars Steve Carell as his father, David Sheff. It’s a father/son story about understanding and overcoming drug addiction from the perspectives of both father and son. Maura Tierney and Amy Ryan co-star. Here’s my video review on my YouTube channel.Read More →
THE HATE U GIVE Director: George Tillman Jr. Starring: Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, Common, Anthony Mackie, Issa Rae, K.J. Apa, Sabrina Carpenter, Algee Smith Amanda Stenberg gives a fantastic performance in the new movie The Hate U Give. It’s based on the young adult novel of the same name by Angie Thomas and covers some timely conversations we’re having in America. The film also stars: Russell Hornsby, Regina Hall, Common, Anthony Mackie, and K.J. Apa. Here’s my review. Don’t forget to go follow my YouTube channel by clicking “Subscribe”Read More →
FIRST MAN Director: Damian Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Corey Stoll, Kyle Chandler, Lukas Haas, Patrick Fugit, Pablo Schreiber, Jason Clarke, Shea Whigham, Ciarán Hinds Oscar winning director Damian Chazelle brings Neil Armstrong’s story to the big screen with First Man. Ryan Gosling stars as Armstrong along with Claire Foy, Corey Stoll, Jason Clarke, and Kyle Chandler. Here’s my review where I also stress the importance of seeing movies like this in the theater as opposed to waiting for it to hit a streaming service.Read More →
VENOM Director: Ruben Fleischer Starring: Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed, Jenny Slate, Reid Scott, Ron Cephas Jones, Melora Walters Tom Hardy takes on another comic book villain with Sony/Marvel’s Venom. He stars alongside Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed, and Jenny Slate. Is this a wasted origin story or a promising start for a new Tom Hardy franchise? Here’s my review. Don’t forget to head over to my YouTube channel and click SUBSCRIBE for more reviews, celeb interviews, and my appearances on KSTP’s Twin Cities LiveRead More →
A STAR IS BORN Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott, Andrew Dice Clay, Anthony Ramos, Dave Chappelle Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga star in the latest version of A Star is Born. All eyes are on Lady Gaga for her first lead role on the big screen as well as Bradley Cooper who’s making his directorial debut. Do they shine and make this best one yet? Do me a favor and click SUBSCRIBE on my YouTube channel. More reviews, interviews, my appearances on Twin Cities Live, and other fun videos. Plus, don’t forget to keep an eye out for a newRead More →
NIGHT SCHOOL Director: Malcolm D. Lee Starring: Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, Rob Riggle, Ben Schwartz, Taran Killam, Romany Malco Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish pair up in the new film Night School. Hart also serves as one of the film’s screenwriters and producers. Are Haddish and Hart comedy gold? Some times… Here’s my review.Read More →
PODCAST EPISODE 34 – TWIN CITIES FILM FEST 2018 I have a brand new episode of my podcast “Paul’s Trip to the Movies” up on PodcastOne, Apple Podcasts, My Talk 1071’s website or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s brought to you by T-Rex Cookie Company. The Twin Cities Film Fest is back with its best lineup to date. Host Paul McGuire Grimes chats with Jatin Setia, its founder and executive director, and movie critic Jared Huizenga to discuss what we can expect from this year’s films, workshops, mixers, and star-studded appearances. It runs October 17-27th. Click HERE for the link on PodcastOne.Read More →
LIFE ITSELF Writer/Director: Dan Fogelman Starring: Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Olivia Cooke, Mandy Patinkin, Annette Bening, Jean Smart, Antonio Banderas Dan Fogelman, the creator of the hit show This Is Us attempts to send audiences on another crying fest with his new film Life Itself. It’s ensemble boasts Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Olivia Cooke, Mandy Patinkin, Annette Bening, Jean Smart, and Antonio Banderas. Here is my not-so-positive review. Do a favor and head to my You Tube Channel. Click SUBSCRIBE to always know the moment I post new reviews, celeb interviews, and appearances on KSTP’s Twin Cities LiveRead More →
PODCAST EPISODE 33 – WHAT MOVIE SHOULD I WATCH AT HOME? I have a brand new episode of my podcast “Paul’s Trip to the Movies” up on PodcastOne, Apple Podcasts, My Talk 1071’s website or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s brought to you by T-Rex Cookie Company. Sometimes you just don’t have the time or energy to head out to your local movie theater. Host Paul McGuire Grimes gives his picks for few new movies now available on Blu-Ray, DVD, and Video OnDemand. There’s a little something for everyone when Paul shares his thoughts on: Life of the Party, Book Club, RBG, Ocean’s 8,Read More →