Tag: true story

A MILLION MILES AWAY INTERVIEWS – José Hernández, Alejandra Márquez Abella

Paul McGuire Grimes

Sep 14, 2023

A MILLION MILES AWAY INTERVIEWS – José Hernández, Alejandra Márquez Abella This is a first! I sat down with NASA astronaut José Hernández and director Alejandra Márquez Abella to talk about the new film A Million Miles Away, which is based on his journey to NASA. It was a real honor talking to both of…
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Movie Review: I, TONYA

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jan 5, 2018

I, TONYA Director: Craig Gillespie Starring: Margot Robbie, Allison Janney, Sebastian Stan, Julianne Nicholson, Paul Walter Hauser, Bobby Cannavale If you thought you knew the story of Tonya Harding then think again. I, Tonya takes unique approach at telling her side of the story. The film is structured around on-camera interviews with key players in…
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Movie Review: ONLY THE BRAVE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 19, 2017

ONLY THE BRAVE Director: Joseph Kosinski Starring: Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jeff Bridges , Jennifer Connelly, Taylor Kitsch, James Badge Dale, Andie MacDowell It may not seem like the right time to see a movie about wild fires given the tragic fires engulfing parts of California. I urge you to rethink that idea as this…
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Movie Review: PATRIOTS DAY

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jan 13, 2017

PATRIOTS DAY Director: Peter Berg Starring: Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, Kevin Bacon, Michelle Monaghan, J.K. Simmons, Themo Melikidze, Alex Wolff, Melissa Benoist, Khandi Alexander, Jimmy O. Yang, Jake Picking There are three things that you can do on Patriots Day. You can watch the marathon, run in the marathon, or go cheer on the Boston…
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Movie Review: HIDDEN FIGURES

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jan 5, 2017

HIDDEN FIGURES Director: Theodore Melfi Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Jim Parson, Kirsten Dunst, Mahershala Ali, Aldis Hodge, Glen Powell Names like John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell, and Buzz Aldrin are household names thanks to their bravery and willingness to go into space. What about all of those behind…
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Movie Review: SNOWDEN

Paul McGuire Grimes

Sep 16, 2016

SNOWDEN Director: Oliver Stone Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo, Zachary Quinto, Rhys Ifans, Nicolas Cage, Scott Eastwood, Tom Wilkinson, Joely Richardson, Timothy Olyphant Director Oliver Stone is no stranger at tackling controversial true-life subjects. His latest is that of infamous whistleblower Edward Snowden, here played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The film is shaped around Snowden’s…
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Movie Review: SULLY

Paul McGuire Grimes

Sep 8, 2016

SULLY Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney, Mike O’Malley, Jamey Sheridan, Anna Gunn I think many Americans can remember the story of the Miracle on the Hudson. When I heard it was getting the big screen treatment, I wasn’t surprised as it was only a matter of time before the rights…
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Movie Review: HANDS OF STONE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Aug 25, 2016

HANDS OF STONE Writer/Director: Jonathan Jakubowicz Starring: Edgar Ramírez, Robert De Niro, Usher Raymond IV, Ana de Armas, John Turturro, Ellen Barkin, Reg E. Cathey, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Óscar Jaenada Boxing movies are apparently in high demand, so here comes the first entry for 2016. Like many others that have come before it, it stars Robert…
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Movie Review: WAR DOGS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Aug 19, 2016

WAR DOGS Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Ana de Armas, Kevin Pollak, Bradley Cooper In 2005, David Packouz (Teller) was going nowhere in life working as a massage therapist in Miami Beach. He then thought it would be wise to sell fancy sheets to nursing homes. That career choice also flopped leaving…
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Movie Review: FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Aug 12, 2016

FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS Director: Stephen Frears Starring: Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, Simon Helberg, Rebecca Ferguson, Nina Arianda, John Kavanagh I would place a bet on Meryl Streep earning her 20th Oscar nomination with her role as Florence Foster Jenkins. Am I reaching too early? It’s doubtful given the nature of the role and the pedigree of…
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