Category: Movie Reviews

Movie Review: A STAR IS BORN

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 4, 2018

A STAR IS BORN Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott, Andrew Dice Clay, Anthony Ramos, Dave Chappelle Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga star in the latest version of A Star is Born. All eyes are on Lady Gaga for her first lead role on the big screen as well as Bradley…
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Movie Review: NIGHT SCHOOL

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 1, 2018

NIGHT SCHOOL Director: Malcolm D. Lee Starring: Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, Rob Riggle, Ben Schwartz, Taran Killam, Romany Malco Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish pair up in the new film Night School. Hart also serves as one of the film’s screenwriters and producers. Are Haddish and Hart comedy gold? Some times… Here’s my review.
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Movie Review: LIFE ITSELF

Paul McGuire Grimes

Sep 25, 2018

LIFE ITSELF Writer/Director: Dan Fogelman Starring: Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Olivia Cooke, Mandy Patinkin, Annette Bening, Jean Smart, Antonio Banderas Dan Fogelman, the creator of the hit show This Is Us attempts to send audiences on another crying fest with his new film Life Itself. It’s ensemble boasts Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Olivia Cooke, Mandy…
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Movie Review: THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Sep 20, 2018

THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS Director: Eli Roth Starring: Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro, Kyle MacLachlan, Renée Elise Goldsberry Jack Black and Cate Blanchett star in The House with a Clock In Its Walls from director Eli Roth (Cabin Fever, Hostel). This family movie arrives in theaters just in time to…
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Movie Review: A SIMPLE FAVOR

Paul McGuire Grimes

Sep 17, 2018

A SIMPLE FAVOR Director: Paul Feig Starring: Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Jean Smart, Linda Cardellini Director Paul Feig (Ghostbusters, Spy) is back but with a twisted sense of humor in his new film, “A Simple Favor” starring: Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, and Henry Golding. But will this risk have you shaking…
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Movie Review: THE PREDATOR

Paul McGuire Grimes

Sep 13, 2018

THE PREDATOR Director: Shane Black Starring: Boyd Holbrook, Jacob Tremblay, Trevante Rhodes, Sterling K. Brown, Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Munn, Thomas Jane, Alfie Allen, Augusto Aguilera The Predator is the fourth in this franchise and sixth if you include the two Alien vs Predator movies. Should we just retire this creature? Here’s my review. Check out…
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Movie Review: PEPPERMINT

Paul McGuire Grimes

Sep 13, 2018

PEPPERMINT Director: Pierre Morel Starring: Jennifer Garner, John Gallagher Jr., John Ortiz, Method Man, Richard Cabral, Tyson Ritter Jennifer Garner shot to fame in the hit action series Alias on ABC. She’s back to kicking butt in Peppermint. Here’s my review Check out more reviews, interviews, and my appearances on KSTP’s “Twin Cities Live” on…
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Movie Review: EIGHTH GRADE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Aug 30, 2018

EIGHTH GRADE Writer/Director: Bo Burnham Starring: Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton, Emily Robinson, Jake Ryan, Catherine Oliviere You know how much I love coming of age movies. Eighth Grade is not to be missed given its authentic feel and Elsie Fisher’s breakthrough performance. Here’s the rest of my review.
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Movie Review: BLACKKKLANSMAN

Paul McGuire Grimes

Aug 16, 2018

BLACKKKLANSMAN Director: Spike Lee Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver, Topher Grace, Laura Harrier, Alec Baldwin, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Robert John Burke, Frederick Weller I would love to see BlackKklansman showered with awards consideration. Spike Lee delivers a powerful epic that’s based on a true story set in 1972 and parallels 2017. It deserves strong…
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Movie Review: CRAZY RICH ASIANS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Aug 14, 2018

CRAZY RICH ASIANS Director: Jon M. Chu Starring: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, Gemma Chan If you read the best-selling book by Kevin Kwan, I think you’re going to love this movie. Here’s my review.
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