Tag: Chris Rock

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: SPIRAL

Paul McGuire Grimes

May 13, 2021

SPIRAL Director: Darren Lynn BousmanStarring: Chris Rock, Max Minghella, Marisol Nichols, Samuel L. Jackson, Morgan David Jones, Dan Petronijevic The new film Spiral comes with the subtitle “From the Book of Saw” but don’t let that turn you away as comedian Chris Rock has a few tricks up his sleeve as the star and executive…
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Movie Review: THE WITCHES

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 21, 2020

THE WITCHES Director: Robert ZemeckisStarring: Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, Chris Rock, Jahzir Bruno, Kristin Chenoweth, Stanley Tucci The wild imagination of children’s author Roald Dahl has been enchanting readers and moviegoers for years. The latest page to screen adaptation is a remake of The Witches, now streaming on HBO Max. If you’re my age, you…
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THE 88th ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 29, 2016

THE 88th ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS The Complete List of Winners…and some commentary BEST PICTURE Spotlight BEST DIRECTOR Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, The Revenant BEST ACTOR Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant BEST ACTRESS Brie Larson, Room BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Mark Rylance, Bridge of Spies BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Alicia Vikander, The Danish Girl BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY Josh Singer, Tom…
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OSCAR! OSCAR! REVIEWS OF NOMINATED FILMS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 18, 2016

OSCAR! OSCAR! REVIEWS OF NOMINATED FILMS We are merely days away from Oscar night, and I still can’t predict who will go home the winner of the coveted Best Picture Oscar. I can’t even predict Best Director at this point. I thought I would share links to my reviews for some of the nominated films…
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The 88th ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jan 14, 2016

The 88th ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS BEST PICTURE 1. The Big Short 2. Bridge of Spies 3. Brooklyn 4. Mad Max Fury Road 5. The Martian 6. The Revenant 7. Room 8. Spotlight BEST DIRECTOR 1. Lenny Abrahamson, Room 2. Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, The Revenant 3. Adam McKay, The Big Short 4. Tom McCarthy, Spotlight 5.…
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Movie Review: TOP FIVE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 15, 2014

TOP FIVE Writer/Director: Chris Rock Starring: Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson, Gabrielle Union, Cedric the Entertainer, Kevin Hart, J.B. Smoove, Romany Malco A few years ago I was tending the bar for one of Chris Rock’s stand up gigs that he was touring across the US. I was done pouring cocktails for the hoards of fans…
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