Category: Movie Reviews

Movie Review: DEATH OF A UNICORN

Paul McGuire Grimes

Mar 27, 2025

DEATH OF A UNICORN Director: Alex ScharfmanStarring: Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd, Will Poulter, Richard E. Grant, Téa Leoni, Anthony Carrigan Imagine Jurassic Park but with more carnage and unicorns. That’s the selling point behind Death of a Unicorn. Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega lead the film as father and daughter, Elliott and Ridley, who find…
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Movie Review: THE RULE OF JENNY PEN

Paul McGuire Grimes

Mar 20, 2025

THE RULE OF JENNY PEN Director: James AshcroftStarring: Geoffrey Rush, John Lithgow, Nathaniel Lees, Anapela Polataivao, Thomas Sainsbury Creepy dolls and creepy puppets are nothing new in the horror genre, but it takes a whole different meaning when they’re used in a senior retirement home. That’s the premise behind The Rule of Jenny Pen. Geoffrey…
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Movie Review: THE ELECTRIC STATE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Mar 12, 2025

THE ELECTRIC STATE Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe RussoStarring: Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Giancarlo Esposito, Stanley Tucci, Ke Huy Quan, Woody Norman, Anthony Mackie, Brian Cox, Woody Harrelson, Jenny Slate, Alan Tudyk The Russo Brothers will always be known best for their work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They’re back working with Chris Pratt again…
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Movie Review: LAST BREATH

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 26, 2025

LAST BREATH Director: Alex ParkinsonStarring: Finn Cole, Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, Cliff Curtis, Mark Bonnar The work of saturation divers is probably unknown to most people, but the new film Last Breath shines a light on one of the most dangerous professions. Last Breath is based on a remarkable true story of survival. Finn Cole…
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Movie Review: THE GORGE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 25, 2025

THE GORGE Director: Scott DerricksonStarring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Miles Teller, Sigourney Weaver Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy play a pair of snipers in the new AppleTV+ movie The Gorge. Anya Taylor-Joy opens the film as Drasa, as she fires a long range shot to what appears to be a political adversary. She’s one of two people…
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Movie Review: THE MONKEY

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 24, 2025

THE MONKEY Director: Osgood PerkinsStarring: Theo James, Tatiano Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Sarah Levy, Elijah Wood, Rohan Campbell Osgood Perkins had a stellar 2024 with release of his film Longlegs. Now he’s turning to the great Stephen King for his new film The Monkey. Perkins has adapted The Monkey from the short story of…
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Movie Review: CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 13, 2025

CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD Director: Julius OnahStarring: Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Harrison Ford, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly, Giancarlo Esposito It’s a big year for Marvel with three films coming out this year. Up first is Captain America: Brave New World, the first film that features Anthony Mackie as the new Captain America. Harrison Ford…
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Movie Review: KINDA PREGNANT

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 6, 2025

KINDA PREGNANT Director: Tyler SpindelStarring: Amy Schumer, Jillian Bell, Brianne Howey, Will Forte, Urzila Carlson, Alex Moffat, Lizze Broadway, Damon Wayans Jr Amy Schumer is back on screen with a look at the joys and frustrations that come with being pregnant or pretending that you’re pregnant. Amy Schumer’s character, Lainy, has always wanted to be…
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Movie Review: HEART EYES

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 4, 2025

HEART EYES Director: Josh RubenStarring: Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Devon Sawa, Jordana Brewster, Gigi Zumbado, Ben Black If you’re looking for an off-beat, non-traditional Valentine’s Day movie to see, look no further than Heart Eyes. There are a plethora of scary movies set around the fall season and Halloween but very few take place on…
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Movie Review: COMPANION

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jan 30, 2025

COMPANION Writer/Director: Drew HancockStarring: Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Harvey Guillén, Rupert Friend, Megan Suri 2025 is already shaping up to be a great year for the horror genre with Heart Eyes and The Monkey coming out in the next few weeks. Up first is Companion, which will have you in a maze of…
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