Tag: Rose Byrne

Movie Review: INSTANT FAMILY

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 15, 2018

INSTANT FAMILY Director: Sean Anders Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Octavia Spencer, Tig Notaro, Julie Hagerty, Margo Martindale, Julianna Gamiz, Gustavo Quiroz, Isabela Moner Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne star as Pete and Ellie, respectively, who have a great life with a successful business flipping houses. The only thing they feel is missing is having…
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INSTANT FAMILY – Cast/Crew Interviews

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 15, 2018

INSTANT FAMILY – Cast/Crew Interviews Instant Family opens in theaters Friday, November 16th and stars Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne as a couple who expand their family through adoption. I sat down with the cast as well as writer Joh Morris and writer/director Sean Anders who based the film on his real life adoption story.…
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Movie Review: X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

Paul McGuire Grimes

May 26, 2016

X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Nicholas Hoult, Oscar Isaac, Tye Sheridan, Sophie Turner, Evan Peters, Oliva Munn, Rose Byrne, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alexandra Shipp I thought it would be a slam-dunk no-brainer that the casting of Oscar Isaac in the latest and final film in the new X-Men trilogy…
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Movie Review: NEIGHBORS 2: SORORITY RISING

Paul McGuire Grimes

May 23, 2016

NEIGHBORS 2: SORORITY RISING Director: Nicholas Stoller Starring: Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, Rose Byrne, Selena Gomez, Chloë Grace Moretz, Dave Franco, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Lisa Kudrow Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising is that sequel that you didn’t really expect to happen after the first film ended. This film is proof it still isn’t necessary despite the huge…
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Movie Trailer: X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 12, 2015

X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Director: Bryan Singer Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Oscar Isaac, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Olivia Munn, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Tye Sheridan, Rose Byrne, Evan Peters In just a few days, we will be treated with Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Before that movie starts, audiences will get a glimpse at the first trailer for…
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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: ANNIE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 19, 2014

ANNIE Director: Will Gluck Starring: Quvenzhané Wallis, Cameron Diaz, Jamie Foxx, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Stephanie Kurtzuba, Tracie Thoms, Dorian Missick Many people grew up watching Annie whether it was on stage or the Carol Burnett movie from 1982. It has received a modern twist in the latest version of the classic musical.…
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Movie Review: THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU

Paul McGuire Grimes

Sep 19, 2014

THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU Director: Shawn Levy Starring: Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Corey Stoll, Adam Driver, Jane Fonda, Rose Byrne, Dax Sheperd, Connie Britton, Kathryn Hahn, Abigail Spencer, Timothy Olyphant, Ben Schwartz I must admit that I have a soft spot for these types of family ensemble stories. Two films in my top…
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Movie Trailer: THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU

Paul McGuire Grimes

May 29, 2014

THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU Director: Shawn Levy Starring: Jane Fonda, Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Corey Stoll, Adam Driver, Connie Britton, Kathryn Hahn, Rose Byrne, Dax Shepard, Timothy Olyphant, Debra Monk It’s become a joke with my parents that I love movies about dysfunctional families. As an actor, I’m always drawn to those types…
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Movie Review: NEIGHBORS

Paul McGuire Grimes

May 13, 2014

NEIGHBORS Director: Nicholas Stoller Starring: Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron, Dave Franco, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jerrod Carmichael, Lisa Kudrow Let me get this straight. Seth Rogen plays a pot smoking guy looking to reclaim his youth. Zac Efron plays a ridiculously chiseled college guy. These are some bold casting choices. Mac (Rogen) and Kelly (Byrne)…
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