Tag: Jordan Peele

Movie Review: NOPE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jul 21, 2022

NOPE Director: Jordan PeeleStarring: Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun, Brandon Perea, Michael Wincott, Keith David, Donna Mills, Barbie Ferreira Jordan Peele quickly became an in-demand director after his Oscar winning Get Out shook audiences. He’s now back with his third film, NOPE, looking to challenge audiences all over again. Peele reunites with Get Out…
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Movie Review: CANDYMAN

Paul McGuire Grimes

Aug 25, 2021

CANDYMAN Director: Nia DaCostaStarring: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Colman Domingo, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Vanessa Williams, Brian King, Kyle Kaminsky The 1992 horror film Candyman spawned a terrifying new monster for scary movie fans. The legend of Candyman is back with a vital reality check in this new sequel. Yes, sequel, not reboot or remake. The…
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Interview – CANDYMAN, CANDYMAN, CANDYMAN, CANDYMAN, CANDYMAN

Paul McGuire Grimes

Aug 20, 2021

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Interview – CANDYMAN, CANDYMAN, CANDYMAN CANDYMAN, CANDYMAN Say his name! You do not want to miss out on the new Candyman starring Emmy winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. I sat down with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II to talk about the new film, what made him realize it wasn’t going to be the standard horror…
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CELEBRATING BLACK FILMMAKERS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 22, 2021

CELEBRATING BLACK FILMMAKERS February marks Black History Month, which is something that should be celebrated more than one month out of every year. That being said, now is the perfect time to invest in Black filmmakers who strive to create art, not only as entertainment but as a lens on Black culture and Black history.…
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Movie Review: TOY STORY 4

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jun 20, 2019

TOY STORY 4 Director: Josh CooleyStarring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Tony Hale, Annie Potts, Keanu Reeves, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Madeleine McGraw, Christina Hendricks, June Squibb, John Ratzenberger It’s been a few years since Andy gave his toy collection to little Bonnie (McGraw). Bonnie is now entering kindergarten which means some separated time from her…
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Movie Review: HORROR NOIRE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 28, 2019

HORROR NOIRE Writer/Director: Xavier BurginFeaturing: Meosha Bean, Ashlee Blackwell, Robin R. Means Coleman, William Crain, Rachel True, Jordan Peele, William Crain If you love scary movies and/or film history, you should check out the documentary Horror Noire now streaming on Shudder. It takes a look back at black cinema in the horror genre and is…
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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 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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Movie Review: GET OUT

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 23, 2017

GET OUT Director/Writer: Jordan Peele Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford, Catherine Keener, Lakeith Stanfield, Lil Rel Howery, Stephen Root, Marcus Henderson, Betty Gabriel I would never have thought funnyman Jordan Peele would have turned to the horror genre for his directorial debut. He’s best known as one half of the Comedy Central duo…
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