Tag: Awkwafina

Twin Cities Live 8/26/24 – JACKPOT! and BAD MONKEY Interviews, Reviews

Paul McGuire Grimes

Aug 19, 2024

Twin Cities Live 8/26/24 – JACKPOT! and BAD MONKEY Interviews, Reviews I got a bit spicy on Twin Cities Live recently with my review of the dismal Jackpot! Despite my negative review, I shared my fun interviews with the funny Awkwafina, John Cena and director Paul Feig. It wasn’t all negativity, as I also shared…
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Movie Review: JACKPOT!

Paul McGuire Grimes

Aug 14, 2024

JACKPOT! Director: Paul FeigStarring: Awkwafina, John Cena, Simu Liu, Becky Ann Baker, Machine Gun Kelly Winning the lottery is not the dream you’d expect in the futuristic new film Jackpot! starring Awkwafina and John Cena. Awkwafina stars as Katie, a former child actor who moves back to Los Angeles hoping to jumpstart her career again…
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JACKPOT Cast Interviews – John Cena, Awkwafina, and Director Paul Feig

Paul McGuire Grimes

Aug 12, 2024

JACKPOT Cast Interviews – John Cena, Awkwafina, and Director Paul Feig Megastars John Cena and Awkwafina star in the new comedy Jackpot about a futuristic look at winning the lottery. It’s the latest from director Paul Feig who directed Bridesmaids, Spy, and Ghostbusters and more. I sat down with the three of them to talk…
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Movie Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID

Paul McGuire Grimes

May 24, 2023

THE LITTLE MERMAID Director: Rob MarshallStarring: Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Jonah Hauer-King, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Noma Dumezweni, Javier Bardem There may be a saturation of the Disney live action remakes of their beloved animated films. It’s hard not to be all in when the cast is as good as it is in The…
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Movie Review: RENFIELD

Paul McGuire Grimes

Apr 13, 2023

RENFIELD Director: Chris McKayStarring: Nicolas Cage, Nicholas Hoult, Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Adrian Martinez Imagine being in a toxic co-dependent working relationship with Count Dracula. That’s the premise behind the wacky new film Renfield. Director Chris McKay’s new film acts as a direct sequel to the 1931 film from Universal Pictures. There are even…
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Movie Review: SWAN SONG

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 16, 2021

SWAN SONG Director: Benjamin ClearyStarring: Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Glenn Close, Awkwafina, Adam Beach The concept of cloning lays at the heart of Swan Song which features two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali. If you knew your time on Earth was limited, how would you spend your days and how would you protect your family? Those…
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Movie Review: SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Sep 2, 2021

SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS Director: Destin Daniel CrettonStarring: Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Tony Leung, Michelle Yeoh, Meng’er Zhang, Fala Chen, Wab Yuen, Florian Munteanu Add Simu Liu to your list of fantastic new Marvel actors. He leads their exciting new film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. In present day…
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Movie Review: RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON

Paul McGuire Grimes

Mar 4, 2021

RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON Director: Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada, Paul Briggs, John RipaStarring: Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Daniel Dae Kim, Gemma Chan, Sandra Oh, Benedict Wong The latest Disney offering, Raya and the Last Dragon, is a dazzling visual feast even if the story may seem a bit familiar. Kelly Marie Tran provides…
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The 77th GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS – THE WINNERS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jan 6, 2020

The 77th GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS – THE WINNERS And the Golden Globe goes to…. Best Motion Picture – Drama1917 Best Motion Picture – Musical or ComedyOnce Upon a Time…In Hollywood Best DirectorSam Mendes, 1917 Best Actor in a Motion Picture – DramaJoaquin Phoenix, Joker Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama Renée Zellweger, Judy…
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Movie Review: JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 16, 2019

JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL Director: Jake KasdanStarring: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Jack Black, Danny DeVito, Danny Glover, Awkwafina, Nick Jonas Spencer, Fridge, Bethany, and Martha have gone their separate ways after high school but are now reunited back home for Christmas break. Spencer has drifted from the group and has broken up with…
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