Category: Movie Reviews

Movie Review: WISH

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 20, 2023

WISH Director: Chris BuckStarring: Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, Victor Garben, Harvey Guillén, Angelique Cabral, Natasha Rothwell, Jennifer Kumiyama Walt Disney Animation Studios soars to new heights with their latest film, Wish, which celebrates their 100th anniversary. Oscar winner Ariana DeBose lends her rich voice to Asha, who lives in the kingdom of Rosas.…
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Movie Review: THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 16, 2023

THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES Director: Francis LawrenceStarring: Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Viola Davis, Peter Dinklage, Jason Schwartzman, Hunter Schafer, Fionnula Flanagan You’ll want to volunteer as tribute if you’re a fan of The Hunger Games, as the new prequel movie The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is…
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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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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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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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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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