Month: November 2023

Movie Review: NEXT GOAL WINS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 16, 2023

NEXT GOAL WINS Director: Taika WaititiStarring: Michael Fassbender, Kaimana, Oscar Kightley, David Fane, Rachel House, Beulah Koale, Elisabeth Moss, Will Arnett Writer/director Taika Waititi’s filmography ranges from two Thor movies to the vampire spoof What We Do in the Shadows to winning an Oscar for JoJo Rabbit. Every film has his distinct stamp on it,…
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NEXT GOAL WINS Interview with Taika Waititi and Jaiyah Saelua

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 15, 2023

NEXT GOAL WINS Interview with Taika Waititi and Jaiyah Saelua Taika Waititi’s latest film is the crowd-pleasing sports film Next Goal Wins based on the true story of American Samoa soccer team. I sat down with writer, director Taika Waititi and soccer player Jaiya Saelua who is portrayed in the film by newcomer Kaimana to…
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Movie Review: THE KILLER

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 13, 2023

THE KILLER Director: David FincherStarring: Michael Fassbender, Charles Parnell, Tilda Swinton, Arliss Howard, Kerry O’Malley, Sala Baker, Endre Hules It’s hard not to watch The Killer and see director David Fincher’s knack for precision directly channeled on screen through the title character. Michael Fassbender stars as the killer, who is never given a name and…
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Now on 4K/Blu-Ray/Digital: TERMS OF ENDEARMENT

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 13, 2023

TERMS OF ENDEARMENT It’s been forty years since Terms of Endearment sent audiences running for their box of kleenex. It’s one of the great tearjerkers in film history, and Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment is proud to now include it in a new 2-disc 4K, Blu-Ray, Digital release as part of their Paramount Presents collection. James…
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SALTBURN Interviews with Emerald Fennell and Rosamund Pike

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 12, 2023

SALTBURN Interviews with Emerald Fennell and Rosamund Pike Emerald Fennell won the Oscar for writing Promising Young Woman, and now she’s back for another wickedly brilliant film, Saltburn. I sat down with writer, director Emerald Fennell and star Rosamund Pike to talk about the wild ride this film goes on, working with Barry Keoghan and…
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Movie Review: BOTTOMS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 10, 2023

BOTTOMS Director: Emma SeligmanStarring: Rachel Sennott, Ayo Edebiri, Nicholas Galitzine, Miles Fowler, Kaia Gerber, Marshawn Lynch If you felt movies like Mean Girls or Booksmart felt a little too tame, the new comedy Bottoms should have the bite you’re looking for. Bottoms comes from the wickedly clever mind of director Emma Seligman who co-wrote it…
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Movie Review: RUSTIN

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 7, 2023

RUSTIN Director: George C. WolfeStarring: Colman Domingo, Aml Ameen, Chris Rock, Glynn Turman, Audra McDonald, Gus Halper, CCH Pounder, Michael Potts, Jeffrey Wright The new Netflix film Rustin can hopefully bring voice to Civil Rights icon Bayard Rustin and make its star Colman Domingo a household name.The Civil Rights Era will always be remembered for…
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Now on 4K, Blu-Ray, Digital: AMERICAN GRAFFITI

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 6, 2023

AMERICAN GRAFFITI Universal Pictures is proud to announce the release of American Graffiti new on 4K just in time to celebrate its 50th anniversary! Before George Lucas became a household name with Star Wars, he wrote and directed this coming of age film set in 1962. The film’s tagline is “Where were you in ’62?”…
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Movie Review: FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 3, 2023

FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S Director: Emma TammiStarring: Josh Hutcherson, Matthew Lillard, Piper Rubio, Mary Stuart Masterson, Elizabeth Lail Five Nights at Freddy’s is the latest horror release from Blumhouse Productions as they seek to please video game fans with their big screen adaptation. Freddy Fazbear’s is a classic family pizza place, much like Chuck E.…
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Movie Review: WHAT HAPPENS LATER

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 2, 2023

WHAT HAPPENS LATER Director: Meg RyanStarring: Meg Ryan, David Duchovny We haven’t seen Meg Ryan on the big screen in eight years. She was the queen of rom-coms and makes a welcome return to the genre with What Happens Later. Meg Ryan is both in front of the camera and behind the camera with What…
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