Tag: David O. Russell

Movie Review: JOY

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 24, 2015

JOY Director: David O. Russell Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Diane Ladd, Robert DeNiro, Bradley Cooper, Édgar Ramírez, Virginia Madsen, Isabella Rossellini Jennifer Lawrence is the girl on fire again this year. She finished her run as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, and now she’s reteaming with director David O. Russell and a…
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Movie Trailer: JOY

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jul 16, 2015

JOY Director: David O. Russell Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Dascha Polanco, Bradley Cooper, Robert DeNiro, Virginia Madsen, Isabella Rossellini, Édgar Ramírez, Diane Ladd, Donna Mills Writer/Director David O. Russell seems to have a winning formula lately with actors Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, and Robert DeNiro. Joy is their third collaboration after 2012’s Silver Linings Playbook and…
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Movie Review: AMERICAN HUSTLE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jan 3, 2014

AMERICAN HUSTLE Director: David O. Russell Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner, Louis C.K., Jack Huston, Michael Peña, Robert DeNiro Sometimes it is the most random choices and tidbits that catch my eye that lead me to believe I will really love the movie. The use of the vintage Columbia…
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THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER–The 2013 Full Uncensored Directors and Writers Roundtable

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 14, 2013

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER–The 2013 Full Uncensored Directors and Writers Roundtable Earlier this month, I posted “The Actors Roundtable” from The Hollywood Reporter and now two more have been released in this series, “The Directors Roundtable” and “The Writers Roundtable”. I love watching them discuss various aspects of their careers and how they got to where…
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Movie Trailer: AMERICAN HUSTLE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jul 31, 2013

AMERICAN HUSTLEDirector: David O. RussellStarring: Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Adams, Robert DeNiro, Jeremy Renner Oh, the hair! The costume design! I already love the look and tone of this 1970s con artist story. Russell’s previous film Silver Linings Playbook was one of my favorite films of 2012. The film’s leads are all veterans of…
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PAUL’S YEAR AT THE MOVIES: 2012 EDITION

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jan 1, 2013

PAUL’S YEAR AT THE MOVIES: 2012 EDITION I started this blog two and a half years ago and have loved writing reviews and sharing my thoughts with all of my loyal readers. It brings me great joy whenever I get to share a passion of mine with others. Whether you have left comments on the…
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Movie Review: SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 25, 2012

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK Director/Writer: David O. Russell Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert DeNiro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker You know those movies that you go in not knowing much about it, but you come out blown away? For me, that movie is Silver Linings Playbook, the latest from David O. Russell. Pat Solitano (Cooper) has…
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