Tag: Hong Chau

Movie Review: WUTHERING HEIGHTS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 17, 2026

WUTHERING HEIGHTS Director: Emerald FennellStarring: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Hong Chau, Shazad Latif, Owen Cooper, Allison Oliver, Martin Clunes, Ewan Mitchell, Charlotte Mellington Many consider Wuthering Heights one of the great literary romances of all times. Audiences will have to determine that with the page to screen adaptation from Oscar winner Emerald Fennell. It’s the…
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Movie Review: THE INSTIGATORS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Aug 6, 2024

THE INSTIGATORS Director: Doug LimanStarring: Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, Hong Chau, Ving Rhames, Alfred Molina, Michael Stuhlbarg, Ron Perlman, Jack Harlow, André De Shields, Toby Jones The new AppleTV+ film The Instigators feel like a reunion type movie for Matt Damon, director Doug Liman and co-star Casey Affleck. It doesn’t gel like old times for…
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Movie Review: SHOWING UP

Paul McGuire Grimes

Apr 12, 2023

SHOWING UP Director: Kelly ReichardtStarring: Michelle Williams, Hong Chau, Andre Benjamin, Judd Hirsch, Jon Magaro, Amanda Plummer Writer/director Kelly Reichardt is a celebrated filmmaker in the indie film scene both domestically and internationally. She’s collaborating with Michelle Williams for their fourth film, Showing Up. Michelle Williams plays Lizzy, a sculptor looking to finish her pieces…
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Movie Review: THE WHALE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 21, 2022

THE WHALE Director: Darren AronofskyStarring: Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, Samantha Morton Comedic actors don’t always get the appreciation they deserve until they turn in a dramatic performance. Brendan Fraser was known for big comedies and action films but is now garnering award season attention for his devastating performance in The Whale.…
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Movie Review: THE MENU

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 17, 2022

THE MENU Director: Mark MylodStarring: Ralph Fiennes, Hong Chau, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Janet McTeer, Judith Light, Reed Birney, John Leguizamo Twists, turns, jaw-dropping moments, that’s what’s on the menu for the new satire, The Menu. Ralph Fiennes is quite diabolical as the head chef of a fancy, secluded fine dining restaurant. The guests arrive…
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“DOWNSIZING” INTERVIEW with HONG CHAU

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 23, 2017

“DOWNSIZING” INTERVIEW with HONG CHAU Hong Chau is receiving well-deserved praise for her role in the new Alexander Payne film, Downsizing. I had the chance to interview her as part of the international press junket. Here’s my interview with the now Golden Globe, Critics’ Choice, and SAG Awards nominee.
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