Tag: Corey Hawkins

Movie Review: THE ODYSSEY

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jul 15, 2026

THE ODYSSEY Director: Christopher NolanStarring: Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Himesh Patel, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Robert Pattinson, Corey Hawkins, Samantha Morton, Lupita Nyong’o, Elliot Page Homer’s The Odyssey may have felt like a daunting task to read in your English class. Don’t let that stop you from enjoying Christopher Nolan’s adaptation which is a…
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Movie Review: THE PIANO LESSON

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 21, 2024

THE PIANO LESSON Director: Malcolm WashingtonStarring: John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Corey Hawkins Denzel Washington has been actively working at turning August Wilson’s plays into movies. We’ve seen Fences and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom earn critical acclaim. The latest is The Piano Lesson, which recently had a revival…
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THE COLOR PURPLE Cast Interviews

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 24, 2023

THE COLOR PURPLE Cast Interviews Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel “The Color Purple” is reaching a new generation with the new movie musical adaptation. The new film stars a powerhouse ensemble, and I got to sit down with the cast to talk about making this film. Hear what they have to say about being…
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Movie Review: THE COLOR PURPLE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 19, 2023

THE COLOR PURPLE Director: Blitz BazawuleStarring: Fantasia Barrino, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey Great works of art can reach new generations through different mediums in order to tell a great story. Alice Walker’s groundbreaking novel The Color Purple has been adapted for film, for the…
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New on Blu-Ray/Digital: THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 17, 2023

THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER Director: André ØvredalStarring: Corey Hawkins, Liam Cunningham, David Dastmalchian, Jon Jon Briones, Chris Walley, Woody Norman, Aisling Franciosi If you’re like me, you may have missed The Last Voyage of the Demeter during its theatrical run. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is proud to announce it is now available on…
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THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH Interviews – Denzel Washington, Corey Hawkins, Alex Hassell

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jan 13, 2022

THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH Interviews – Denzel Washington, Corey Hawkins, Alex Hassell You can’t go wrong with Joel Coen directing Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand in one of Shakespeare’s tragedies. I sat down with Washington, Corey Hawkins, and Alex Hassell to talk about The Tragedy of Macbeth. Hear how they describe Coen’s directing style, performing…
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Movie Review: THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 22, 2021

THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH Writer/Director: Joel CoenStarring: Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Kathryn Hunter, Alex Hassel, Brendan Gleeson, Bertie Carvel, Corey Hawkins There is no shortage of Shakespeare adaptations out there, but Joel Coen has directed a sharp take on the Scottish play with The Tragedy of Macbeth. Denzel Washington leads the film as the title…
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IN THE HEIGHTS Interviews – Bringing Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Musical to Life

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jun 7, 2021

IN THE HEIGHTS Interviews – Bringing Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Musical to Life You don’t want to miss out on the new movie musical In the Heights. It was Lin-Manuel Miranda’s big Broadway musical long before Hamilton now getting the big screen treatment. It’s evident the film was made with love, passion, and a massively talented cast…
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Movie Review: KONG: SKULL ISLAND

Paul McGuire Grimes

Mar 9, 2017

KONG: SKULL ISLAND Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts Starring: Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, Brie Larson, John Goodman, Corey Hawkins, John C. Reilly, Thomas Mann, Jason Mitchell, Toby Kebbell We have seen many iterations of King Kong before. Kong: Skull Island is the latest take on this legendary creature. This version takes place in 1973 in the…
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