Category: Movie Reviews

Movie Review: FIRE ISLAND

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jun 8, 2022

FIRE ISLAND Director: Andrew AhnStarring: Bowen Yang, Joel Kim Booster, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully. Matt Rogers, Tomas Matos, Torian Miller, Margaret Cho, Nick Adams June marks Pride month for so many in the LGBTQ+ community. Now is the perfect time to amplify queer stories and creators like the new film Fire Island from writer Joel…
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Movie Review: DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA

Paul McGuire Grimes

May 16, 2022

DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Director: Simon CurtisStarring: Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Allen Leech, Laura Carmichael, Penelope Wilton, Robert James-Collier, Jim Carter, Hugh Dancy The hit TV series Downton Abbey originally ran for six seasons and fans couldn’t get enough. Our fan-favorite characters are back again for a second movie, Downton…
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Movie Review: TOP GUN: MAVERICK

Paul McGuire Grimes

May 15, 2022

TOP GUN: MAVERICK Director: Joseph KosinskiStarring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Glen Powell, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Monica Barbaro, Lewis Pullman, Val Kilmer, Ed Harris, Danny Ramirez, Jay Ellis, Greg Tarzan Davis, Bashir Salahuddin Top Gun: Maverick is the perfect kickoff for the summer blockbuster season, and dare I say that it’s better than the original?…
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Movie Review: DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS

Paul McGuire Grimes

May 3, 2022

DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS Director: Sam RaimiStarring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor Marvel has been teasing the concept of the multiverse in many of their projects recently, but they’re diving in full force with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Benedict Cumberbatch is back…
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Movie Review: A HARD DAY’S NIGHT

Paul McGuire Grimes

Apr 27, 2022

A HARD DAY’S NIGHT Director: Richard LesterStarring: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Wilfrid Brambell, Norman Rossington This was originally written in 2014 as part of my Criterion Collection series. The Fab Four are seen hopping on a train after running away from hoards of screaming fans. While John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George…
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Movie Review: X

Paul McGuire Grimes

Apr 25, 2022

X Writer/Director: Ti WestStarring: Martin Henderson, Brittany Snow, Kid Cudi, Mia Goth, Owen Campbell, Jenna Ortega Writer/director Ti West made a name for himself in the horror community with movies like The House of the Devil and The Innkeepers. He’s now back to his slasher roots with X. West intentionally takes a fairly simple horror…
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Movie Review: THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT

Paul McGuire Grimes

Apr 21, 2022

THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT Director: Tom GormicanStarring: Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Sharon Horgan, Tiffany Haddish, Ike Barinholtz, Lily Sheen, Neil Patrick Harris Say what you will about Nicolas Cage and the trajectory of his career, but he has the role of a lifetime as Nick Cage in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.…
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Movie Review: THE NORTHMAN

Paul McGuire Grimes

Apr 21, 2022

THE NORTHMAN Director: Robert EggersStarring: Alexander Skarsgård, Anya-Taylor Joy, Ethan Hawke, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Willem Dafoe, Björk Director Robert Eggers made a name for himself with 2015’s horror film, The Witch. With just three films under his belt including his new film, The Northman, he’s showcased his distinct style for storytelling. Alexander Skarsgard leads…
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Movie Review: AMBULANCE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Apr 7, 2022

AMBULANCE Director: Michael BayStarring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdult-Mateen II, Eiza González, Garret Dillahunt, Keir O’Donnell Grab that full bucket of buttery popcorn and buckle up for Ambulance. It is latest from Michael Bay who has become synonymous with the action genre. You can mention his name to anyone and a string of movies from The…
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Movie Review: THE BUBBLE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Apr 1, 2022

THE BUBBLE Director: Judd ApatowStarring: Karen Gillan, Fred Armisen, Leslie Mann, David Duchovny, Iris Apatow, Keegan-Michael Key, Pedro Pascal, Kate McKinnon, Maria Bakalova By now we’ve seen a few movies and TV shows deal with the pandemic. Writer/director Judd Apatow is adding his take on filming a movie during COVID with The Bubble. Apatow has…
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