Tag: Paul Feig

Movie Review: THE HOUSEMAID

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jan 7, 2026

THE HOUSEMAID Director: Paul FeigStarring: Amanda Seyfried, Sydney Sweeney, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, Indiana Elle, Elizabeth Perkins Freida McFadden is the bestselling author of The Housemaid series that has been devoured by book clubs for years. It’s now received the page to screen treatment with just the right cast to enchant moviegoers. The Housemaid is…
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Twin Cities Live 8/26/24 – JACKPOT! and BAD MONKEY Interviews, Reviews

Paul McGuire Grimes

Aug 19, 2024

Twin Cities Live 8/26/24 – JACKPOT! and BAD MONKEY Interviews, Reviews I got a bit spicy on Twin Cities Live recently with my review of the dismal Jackpot! Despite my negative review, I shared my fun interviews with the funny Awkwafina, John Cena and director Paul Feig. It wasn’t all negativity, as I also shared…
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Movie Review: JACKPOT!

Paul McGuire Grimes

Aug 14, 2024

JACKPOT! Director: Paul FeigStarring: Awkwafina, John Cena, Simu Liu, Becky Ann Baker, Machine Gun Kelly Winning the lottery is not the dream you’d expect in the futuristic new film Jackpot! starring Awkwafina and John Cena. Awkwafina stars as Katie, a former child actor who moves back to Los Angeles hoping to jumpstart her career again…
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JACKPOT Cast Interviews – John Cena, Awkwafina, and Director Paul Feig

Paul McGuire Grimes

Aug 12, 2024

JACKPOT Cast Interviews – John Cena, Awkwafina, and Director Paul Feig Megastars John Cena and Awkwafina star in the new comedy Jackpot about a futuristic look at winning the lottery. It’s the latest from director Paul Feig who directed Bridesmaids, Spy, and Ghostbusters and more. I sat down with the three of them to talk…
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Movie Review: LAST CHRISTMAS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 7, 2019

LAST CHRISTMAS Director: Paul FeigStarring: Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Emma Thompson, Lydia Leonard Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding attempt to bring some Christmas cheer to theaters with Last Christmas. Clarke follows up her run on HBO’s Game of Thrones in a drastically different fashion. She stars as Kate who is down on her…
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Movie Review: A SIMPLE FAVOR

Paul McGuire Grimes

Sep 17, 2018

A SIMPLE FAVOR Director: Paul Feig Starring: Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Jean Smart, Linda Cardellini Director Paul Feig (Ghostbusters, Spy) is back but with a twisted sense of humor in his new film, “A Simple Favor” starring: Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, and Henry Golding. But will this risk have you shaking…
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Movie Review: GHOSTBUSTERS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jul 14, 2016

GHOSTBUSTERS Director: Paul Feig Starring: Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Chris Hemsworth, Ed Begley Jr., Zach Woods, Charles Dance There’s a line in the classic Ray Parker, Jr. theme song that states, “I ain’t afraid of no ghosts.” I’m here to say that you shouldn’t be afraid of this movie. This new…
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Movie Review: SPY

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jun 4, 2015

SPY Writer/Director: Paul Feig Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Jude Law, Jason Statham, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Miranda Hart, Allison Janney Let’s cut to the chase. Melissa McCarthy is one of the funniest actresses working today and is starring in one of the funniest movies of the year. In Spy, she plays CIA agent Susan Cooper who…
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Movie Review: THE HEAT

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jul 7, 2013

THE HEATDirector: Paul FeigStarring: Sandra Bulluck, Melissa McCarthey, Demián Bichir, Marlon Wayans, Jane Curtin, Michael McDonald, Michael Rapaport Sandra Bullock as an FBI agent. Sound familiar? No, this is notMiss Congeniality 3 although it might have been fun to have Melissa McCarthy join that franchise. Sarah Ashburn (Bullock) is your typical by the book, straight laced…
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