Tag: Jenny Slate

Movie Review: THE ELECTRIC STATE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Mar 12, 2025

THE ELECTRIC STATE Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe RussoStarring: Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Giancarlo Esposito, Stanley Tucci, Ke Huy Quan, Woody Norman, Anthony Mackie, Brian Cox, Woody Harrelson, Jenny Slate, Alan Tudyk The Russo Brothers will always be known best for their work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They’re back working with Chris Pratt again…
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Movie Review: I WANT YOU BACK

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 9, 2022

I WANT YOU BACK Director: Jason OrleyStarring: Charlie Day, Jenny Slate, Scott Eastwood, Gina Rodriguez, Manny Jacinto, Clark Backo Just in time for Valentine’s Day is the clever new rom-com I Want You Back. If you’ve ever been in a relationship and then dumped out of nowhere, I think you’ll relate to the central characters…
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Movie Review: ON THE ROCKS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 3, 2020

ON THE ROCKS Writer/Director: Sofia CoppolaStarring: Rashida Jones, Bill Murray, Marlon Wayans, Jenny Slate The reunion of director Sofia Coppola (The Beguiled) and Bill Murray is one to be excited about. Their new film On the Rocks is now in select theaters and will be streaming on AppleTV+ on October 23. It features Rashida Jones…
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Movie Review: VENOM

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 4, 2018

VENOM Director: Ruben Fleischer Starring: Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed, Jenny Slate, Reid Scott, Ron Cephas Jones, Melora Walters Tom Hardy takes on another comic book villain with Sony/Marvel’s Venom. He stars alongside Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed, and Jenny Slate. Is this a wasted origin story or a promising start for a new Tom…
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Movie Review: DESPICABLE ME 3

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jun 29, 2017

DESPICABLE ME 3 Directors: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin, Eric Guillon Starring: Steve Carell, Kristin Wiig, Trey Parker, Miranda Cosgrove, Julie Andrews, Steve Coogan, Jenny Slate The Despicable Me series has been innocent entertainment for kids. Illumination Studios has managed to stretch its simple premise into four movies now if you include the Minions spinoff movie.…
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Movie Review: THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 9, 2017

THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE Director: Chris McKay Starring: Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, Ralph Fiennes, Zach Galifianakis, Jenny Slate I would never have expected The LEGO Movie to be a runaway hit when it came out in 2014. It was wildly creative even for someone who barely played with Legos as a kid. One…
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Movie Review: THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jul 9, 2016

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS Director: Yarrow Cheney, Chris Renaud Starring: Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Dana Carvey, Albert Brooks, Lake Bell, Bobby Moynihan, Ellie Kemper, Hannibal Buress, Steve Coogan Do you ever wonder what your pets are up to during the middle of the day when you are at work? Do…
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Movie Review: ZOOTOPIA

Paul McGuire Grimes

Mar 4, 2016

ZOOTOPIA Director: Byron Howard, Rich Moore, Jared Bush Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Jenny Slate, Idris Elba, Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake, Tommy Chong, J.K. Simmons, Octavia Spencer Every year I look forward to the new movie from the Walt Disney Animation Studios. It’s as if you are guaranteed a good time at the movies. Their…
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