Category: Movie Reviews

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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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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Movie Review: THE HOLDOVERS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 27, 2023

THE HOLDOVERS Director: Alexander PayneStarring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Carrie Preston, Brady Hepner, Jim Hepner, Ian Dolley Paul Giamatti and Alexander Payne are a winning actor/director pair with Sideways and now The Holdovers winning over audiences. The Holdovers was the opening night film at the Twin Cities Film Fest and was an…
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Movie Review: NYAD

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 25, 2023

NYAD Director: Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy ChinStarring: Annette Bening, Jodie Foster, Rhys Ifans, Anna Harriette Pittman, Eric T. Miller, Karly Rothenberg, Luke Cosgrove Annette Bening and Jodie Foster are two of the finest actresses of our time. It’s a privilege to see them working in tandem together to tell the true story of acclaimed swimmer…
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Movie Review: KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 18, 2023

KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON Director: Martin ScorseseStarring: Lily Gladstone, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, Tantoo Cardinal, Cara Jade Mhyers, John Lithgow, Brendan Fraser, Janae Collins, Louis Cancelmi, William Belleau, Jillian Dion Martin Scorsese has been making movies for over sixty years. It’s a testament to his vision as a director and storyteller…
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THE MIKE FLANAGAN CINEMATIC UNIVERSE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 14, 2023

THE MIKE FLANAGAN CINEMATIC UNIVERSE Let’s be real. Mike Flanagan is a master of horror. Add him to the list of greats like Wes Craven, John Carpenter, and Clive Barker. His career started off with small little horror films like Abstenia, Oculus, and Hush. For me, Hush was a game changer as he cast his…
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Movie Review: THE BURIAL

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 12, 2023

THE BURIAL Director: Maggie BettsStarring: Jamie Foxx, Tommy Lee Jones, Bill Camp, Mamoudou Athie, Jurnee Smollett, Alan Ruck, Pamela Reed Having Jamie Foxx star as a hotshot attorney who has never lost a case is inspired casting and one that should get people to watch The Burial. It is inspired by a true story set…
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Movie Review: V/H/S/85

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 9, 2023

V/H/S/85 Directors: David Bruckner, Mike P. Nelson, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Natasha Kermani, Scott DerricksonStarring: Jordan Belfi, Alex Galick, Toussaint Morrison, Anna Sunberg, Gabriela Roel, Evie Bair, Chivonne Michelle, James Ransone, Freddy Rodriguez The horror anthology franchise V/H/S started back in 2012 after the found footage subgenre was piping hot. We’re now six installments in with…
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Movie Review: PET SEMATARY: BLOODLINES

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 5, 2023

PET SEMATARY: BLOODLINES Director: Lindsey Anderson BeerStarring: Jackson White, Henry Thomas, David Duchovny, Samantha Mathis, Pam Grier, Jack Mulhern, Isabelle Star LaBlanc There have been a few big screen adaptations of Stephen King’s novel Pet Sematary since its 1983 release, and now we’re going back into the history of the town of Ludlow with Pet…
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