Tag: Annette Bening

Now on 4K, Blu-Ray: MARS ATTACKS!

Paul McGuire Grimes

Aug 19, 2026

MARS ATTACKS! Mars Attacks! is an underrated gem from visionary director Tim Burton. It’s celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new 4K release from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. If you’re looking for a fun, zany, summer movie, go pick up Mars Attacks! and be entertained. The story is quite simple. The United States comes under…
Know More
Movie Review: THE BRIDE!

Paul McGuire Grimes

Mar 23, 2026

THE BRIDE! Director: Maggie GyllenhaalStarring: Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Annette Bening, Peter Sarsgaard, Penelope Cruz, Jake Gyllenhaal Maggie Gyllenhaal saw a tattoo of the legendary horror creature The Bride of Frankenstein and wanted to know more. She wrote and directed her vision of the character with The Bride. Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein and the character…
Know More
The 30th SAG AWARDS – THE NOMINATIONS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jan 10, 2024

The 30th SAG AWARDS – THE NOMINATIONS Here are the film nominations for the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards. Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture American FictionBarbieThe Color PurpleKillers of the Flower MoonOppenheimer Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role:Bradley Cooper, MaestroColman Domingo, RustinPaul Giamatti, The HoldoversCillian Murphy, OppenheimerJeffrey Wright, American Fiction Outstanding Performance…
Know More
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…
Know More
Movie Review: DEATH ON THE NILE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 9, 2022

DEATH ON THE NILE Director: Kenneth BranaghStarring: Kenneth Branagh, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Annette Bening, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Russell Brand, Letitia Wright, Sophie Okonedo, Emma Mackey Kenneth Branagh introduced a new audience to the iconic Agatha Christie when he directed and starred in Murder On the Orient Express. He’s back as Detective Poirot for…
Know More
Movie Review: CAPTAIN MARVEL

Paul McGuire Grimes

Mar 7, 2019

CAPTAIN MARVEL Directors: Anna Boden, Ryan FleckFeaturing: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Clark Gregg, Ben Mendelsohn, Jude Law, Annette Bening, Lashana Lynch, Gemma Chan, Djimon Jounsou, Lee Pace In Marvel’s latest film, Captain Marvel, Brie Larson suits up as Vers, a fighter living on the planet Hala who’s harnessing her powers for the Kree community.…
Know More
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…
Know More
Movie Review: 20th CENTURY WOMEN

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jan 20, 2017

20th CENTURY WOMEN Writer/Director: Mike Mills Starring: Annette Bening, Greta Gerwig, Elle Fanning, Lucas Jade Zumann, Billy Crudup 20th Century Women is another reminder why Annette Bening is one of the best actresses of her generation. She isn’t the kind of actress that cranks out a big blockbuster film every year. Each one she makes…
Know More
VARIETY – ACTORS ON ACTORS 2016

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 8, 2016

VARIETY – ACTORS ON ACTORS 2016 It’s that time of the year when Variety celebrates the exceptional films that are hitting theaters. They partner a variety of actors together to talk about their current films and what drives them in their career. I’ve watched quite a few so far and have plenty more to sit…
Know More