Tag: Taika Waititi

Movie Review: NEXT GOAL WINS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 16, 2023

NEXT GOAL WINS Director: Taika WaititiStarring: Michael Fassbender, Kaimana, Oscar Kightley, David Fane, Rachel House, Beulah Koale, Elisabeth Moss, Will Arnett Writer/director Taika Waititi’s filmography ranges from two Thor movies to the vampire spoof What We Do in the Shadows to winning an Oscar for JoJo Rabbit. Every film has his distinct stamp on it,…
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NEXT GOAL WINS Interview with Taika Waititi and Jaiyah Saelua

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 15, 2023

NEXT GOAL WINS Interview with Taika Waititi and Jaiyah Saelua Taika Waititi’s latest film is the crowd-pleasing sports film Next Goal Wins based on the true story of American Samoa soccer team. I sat down with writer, director Taika Waititi and soccer player Jaiya Saelua who is portrayed in the film by newcomer Kaimana to…
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Movie Review: LIGHTYEAR

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jun 16, 2022

LIGHTYEAR Director: Angus MacLaneStarring: Chris Evans, Keke Palmer, Uzo Aduba, Taika Waititi, Peter Sohn, Dale Soules, James Brolin, Isiah Whitlock Jr. Pixar introduced audiences to the character of Buzz Lightyear back in 1995 when Toy Story changed the game of animation. Now, they’re going back to tell more of his story but with a twist…
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Movie Review: JOJO RABBIT

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 27, 2019

JOJO RABBIT Director: Taika WaititiStarring: Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johansson, Taika Waititi, Sam Rockwell, Rebel Wilson, Stephen Merchant, Alfie Allie, Thomasin Mckenzie Taika Waititi’s new film, Jojo Rabbit, recently won the audience award at the Torono International Film Festival. In it, Jojo (Griffin Davis) is a 10 year old kid who enters Hitler’s youth army.…
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“JOJO RABBIT” INTERVIEWS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 13, 2019

“JOJO RABBIT” INTERVIEWS Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok) is taking Hollywood by storm with his new film Jojo Rabbit. It recently won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival and is already garnering major Oscar buzz. Thanks to Fox Searchlight and KSTP’s Twin Cities Live, I recently sat down with the cast including:…
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Movie Review: THOR: RAGNAROK

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 2, 2017

THOR: RAGNAROK Director: Taika Waititi Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Hopkins, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Idris Elba, Karl Urban Chris Hemsworth will forever be known as Thor, the god of thunder. Thor: Ragnarok is his third solo entry in the franchise on top of the two Avengers ensemble movies. He…
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