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2020-12-03
03 December
By Paul McGuire Grimes
On December 3, 2020
In Movie Reviews

Movie Review: AMMONITE

AMMONITE Writer/Director: Francis LeeStarring: Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan, Gemma Jones, Fiona Shaw Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan are no strangers to a period drama. Their new film Ammonite is about forbidden love in 1840s England. As a fossil hunter, Kate Winslet’s Mary Anning leads a quiet, singular focused life. Her work is stellar but she rarely gets the recognition she deserves. She owns a small shop and one day a scientist walks in with his wife Charlotte, who’s played by Saoirse Ronan. After Charlotte’s husband leaves town, she’s stuck navigating this new town on her own until she’s taken ill and placed in Mary’s care. Read More →

2020-09-17
17 September
By Paul McGuire Grimes
On September 17, 2020
In Movie Reviews

Movie Review: BLACKBIRD

BLACKBIRD Director: Roger MichellStarring: Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet, Mia Wasikowska, Rainn Wilson, Sam Neill, Lindsay Duncan, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Anson Boon Susan Sarandon gives another moving performance with the emotional film Blackbird. Her character, Lily, has been living with ALS. Knowing it’s a terminal diagnosis, she has decided to carry out her final days with dignity on her own terms instead of letting the disease take control of the rest of her life. Her family arrives at their countryside estate for one final family gathering, but Lily’s decision doesn’t sit well with her daughters, Jennifer (Winslet) and Anna (Wasikowska). Their sibling rivalry comes to head ignoringRead More →

2016-12-15
15 December
By Paul McGuire Grimes
On December 15, 2016
In Movie Reviews

Movie Review: COLLATERAL BEAUTY

COLLATERAL BEAUTY Director: David Frankel Starring: Will Smith, Edward Norton, Kate Winslet, Michael Peña, Helen Mirren, Keira Knightley, Jacob Latimore, Naomie Harris, Ann Dowd Sometimes you need those movies that are a little bit schmaltzy to put you in just the right mood for Christmas. It can be a hard time for people who have lost a loved one whether it’s a child, parent, or significant other. This film is for that audience. You could consider Collateral Beauty a Christmas movie as the whole thing is set at that time, yet the script doesn’t directly refer to the holiday as much as you would expect.Read More →

2016-02-26
26 February
By Paul McGuire Grimes
On February 26, 2016
In Movie Reviews

Movie Review: TRIPLE 9

TRIPLE 9 Director: John Hillcoat Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anthony Mackie, Casey Affleck, Woody Harrelson, Kate Winslet, Norman Reedus, Aaron Paul, Teresa Palmer, Gal Gadot, Clifton Collins, Jr, Michael Kenneth Williams A thrilling bank heist can be the perfect way to start a film. It’s an easy choice, but when it’s done well, it never gets old. The Dark Knight and Dog Day Afternoon utilize this very concept perfectly. Triple 9 kicks things into high gear from the get go with a group of five men (Paul, Reedus, Mackie, Ejiofor, and Collins) pulling off the heist, each one having their own role in the job, asRead More →

2016-02-18
18 February
By Paul McGuire Grimes
On February 18, 2016
In Award Ceremonies

OSCAR! OSCAR! REVIEWS OF NOMINATED FILMS

OSCAR! OSCAR! REVIEWS OF NOMINATED FILMS We are merely days away from Oscar night, and I still can’t predict who will go home the winner of the coveted Best Picture Oscar. I can’t even predict Best Director at this point. I thought I would share links to my reviews for some of the nominated films for those who may be feeling behind or need to narrow down their “must watch” list. Just click on the film’s title to go to the reviews. Plus, I’ve listed the nominations it received. The Big Short – 5 nominations Picture Director – Adam McKay Supporting Actor – Christian Bale AdaptedRead More →

2016-01-11
11 January
By Paul McGuire Grimes
On January 11, 2016
In Award Ceremonies

THE 73rd GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS WINNERS

THE 73rd GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS WINNERS Here are the winners for the 73rd Golden Globe Awards brought to you by The Hollywood Foreign Press Association BEST MOTION PICTURE-DRAMA The Revenant BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS-DRAMA Brie Larson, Room BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR-DRAMA Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant BEST MOTION PICTURE-COMEDY/MUSICAL The Martian BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS-COMEDY/MUSICAL Jennifer Lawrence, Joy BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR-COMEDY/MUSICAL Matt Damon, The Martian BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Kate Winslet, Steve Jobs BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Sylvester Stallone, Creed BEST DIRECTOR Alejandro González Iñárritu, The Revenant BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILMRead More →

2015-12-30
30 December
By Paul McGuire Grimes
On December 30, 2015
In Special Series

2015: A YEAR IN REVIEW

2015: A YEAR IN REVIEW It’s that time of the year again when critics post their best and worst of the year lists. The beginning of 2015 was a big doozy to the point where I thought it was going to be a bad year at the movies. It was one lousy movie after another (Get Hard, Chappie). The summer hit and the year seemed to be turning around especially after long running franchises were brought back to life to thunderous applause (Jurassic World, Mad Max Fury Road). The year ended with some wonderful smaller films packing a punch (Spotlight, Carol) and big studio filmsRead More →

2015-10-16
16 October
By Paul McGuire Grimes
On October 16, 2015
In Movie Reviews

Movie Review: STEVE JOBS

STEVE JOBS Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Jeff Daniels, Michael Stuhlbarg, Seth Rogen, Katherine Waterston After the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, I saw hordes of people reading the book “Steve Jobs” by Walter Isaacson as a way to get inside his head and use it for motivation in their business ventures. I will proudly admit to drinking the Apple Kool-Aid, but I have not dived into that tome yet. Emmy and Oscar winning writer Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network, “The West Wing”) has now used portions of that book as the framework for his script. Instead of doing your standardRead More →

2015-07-02
02 July
By Paul McGuire Grimes
On July 2, 2015
In Movie Trailers

Movie Trailer: STEVE JOBS

STEVE JOBS Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, Jeff Daniels         It was only a matter of time after Steve Jobs’ passing that his life and career would get the big screen treatment. Most people have probably forgotten about Ashton Kutcher playing him in Jobs. The second movie is simply titled Steve Jobs, and it has far more going for it than Jobs. Director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) lined up an all-star cast including: Michael Fassbender in the title role, Seth Rogen as Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, Kate Winslet as a member of the Mac team, and JeffRead More →

2015-03-20
20 March
By Paul McGuire Grimes
On March 20, 2015
In Movie Reviews

Movie Review: THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT

THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT Director: Robert Schwentke Starring: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Theo James, Miles Teller, Kate Winslet, Jai Courtney, Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer, Mekhi Phifer Let’s recap the world of Divergent because it can get a bit tricky. Even for someone that read the first book and saw the first movie, I felt a little confused at times. In a dystopian Chicago, the people have been split up into five sections called factions based on their aptitudes. They include: Amity (the peaceful), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Erudite (the intelligent), and Candor (the honest), plus some people that have been shunned away calledRead More →

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Movie Reviews

Nomadland - 4.5 Ticket Stubs, In Theaters, Hulu
The Mauritanian- 4 Ticket Stubs, In Theaters
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar - 4 Ticket Stubs, Video OnDemand
Minari- 4.5 Ticket Stubs, In Theaters
Judas and the Black Messiah - 4.5 Ticket Stubs, In Theaters, HBO Max
Land- 3.5 Ticket Stubs, In Theaters
Malcolm & Marie - 3.5 Ticket Stubs, Netflix
Bliss- 2 Ticket Stubs, Amazon Prime
Palmer - 3 Ticket Stubs, AppleTV+
The Little Things- 4 Ticket Stubs, In Theaters, HBO Max
Supernova - 3.5 Ticket Stubs, In Theaters
Our Friend- 3.5 Ticket Stubs, In Theaters, OnDemand
One Night in Miami - 4.5 Ticket Stubs, Amazon Prime
Pieces of a Woman- 4 Ticket Stubs, Netflix
Promising Young Woman - 4.5 Ticket Stubs, In Theaters, OnDemand
Sylvie's Love - 4 Ticket Stubs, Amazon Prime
Wonder Woman 1984 - 4 Ticket Stubs, In Theaters
Soul - 4 Ticket Stubs, Disney+

Streaming TV Reviews

WandaVision - 4 Ticket Stubs, Disney+
The Mandalorian Season 2 - 4.5 Ticket Stubs, Disney+
The Crown Season 4 - 4.5 Ticket Stubs, Netflix
The Haunting of Bly Manor - 4.5 Ticket Stubs, Netflix
The Last Dance - 5 Ticket Stubs, Netflix
Dead to Me Season 2 (2020) - 4 Ticket Stubs, Netflix

“ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI” Interviews (Amazon Prime)

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Tom Hanks Interview – “News of the World”

https://youtu.be/LjqC2fDG304

“Beautiful Boy” Q&A with Timothée Chalamet & Nic Sheff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIPQIu04c9Q

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