Tag: Guillermo del Toro

Movie Review: FRANKENSTEIN

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 4, 2025

FRANKENSTEIN Director: Guillermo Del ToroStarring: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Charles Dance Guillermo Del Toro is the king of making monster movies. If you know anything about his work, you’ll know his passion for these creatures and the humanity that he infuses into these stories. His latest film is an adaptation of…
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Movie Review: NIGHTMARE ALLEY

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 16, 2021

NIGHTMARE ALLEY Director: Guillermo del ToroStarring: Bradley Cooper, Toni Collette, David Strathairn, Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Willem Dafoe, Ron Perlman, Richard Jenkins, Mary Steenburgen, Holt McCallany Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water) has made many films about monsters, the macabre, and other unexplainable forces. His new film, Nightmare Alley, takes his audience…
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THE 90th ACADEMY AWARDS – THE WINNERS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Mar 5, 2018

THE 90th ACADEMY AWARDS – THE WINNERS And the WINNERS are… BEST PICTURE The Shape of Water BEST DIRECTOR Guillermo del Toro, The Shape of Water BEST ACTOR Gary Oldman, Darkest Hour BEST ACTRESS Frances McDormand, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Allison…
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PAUL PREDICTS (SOME OF) THE OSCARS WINNERS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Mar 1, 2018

PAUL PREDICTS (SOME OF) THE OSCARS WINNERS This year’s Oscar race will no doubt come with some surprises. The acting categories seem pretty locked in place given that the four frontrunners (Oldman, McDormand, Janney, and Rockwell) have won every other major award so far. It’s the Best Picture and Best Director races that seem a…
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PAUL PREDICTS THE 2018 OSCAR NOMINEES

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jan 21, 2018

PAUL PREDICTS THE 2018 OSCAR NOMINEES It’s that time of the year again where I predict the Oscar nominations for Shane Slater and his website Film Actually. It’s been such a great year for film and a variety of performances that are all worthy of nominations. Frankly, it’s became one of the hardest years to…
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THE 23RD ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS – THE WINNERS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jan 11, 2018

THE 23RD ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS – THE WINNERS And the winners are… BEST PICTURE The Shape of Water BEST ACTOR Gary Oldman – Darkest Hour BEST ACTRESS Frances McDormand – Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Sam Rockwell – Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Allison Janney – I, Tonya…
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THE 75th GOLDEN GLOBES AWARDS – THE WINNERS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jan 8, 2018

THE 75th GOLDEN GLOBES AWARDS – THE WINNERS And the award goes to… Best Motion Picture – Drama Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy Lady Bird Best Director Guillermo del Toro, The Shape of Water Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama Gary Oldman, Darkest Hour Best Actress…
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Movie Review: THE SHAPE OF WATER

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 14, 2017

THE SHAPE OF WATER Director: Guillermo del Toro Starring: Sally Hawkins, Doug Jones, Richard Jenkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon, Michael Stuhlbarg The Shape of Water will be unlike any other movie you see this year. I have probably used that phrase a few times this year, but take my word for it. It goes in…
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CRITERION COLLECTION SALE AT BARNES & NOBLE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 17, 2016

CRITERION COLLECTION SALE AT BARNES & NOBLE It’s that time of year again for the fall Criterion Collection sale at Barnes & Noble. It happens twice a year when their entire catalog is 50% off. Plus, you can save another 10% with your member card. Sorry to say that no other coupons can be added…
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Movie Review: PACIFIC RIM

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jul 29, 2013

PACIFIC RIMDirector: Guillermo del ToroStarring: Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Idris Elba, Charlie Day, Robert Kazinski, Ron Perlman So let me guess this straight. The visionary director of Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy, and The Devil’s Backbone is going to make this huge action/sci-fi picture that is basically Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots vs. Godzilla? Yes. That is correct. Let’s back up…
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