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Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 14h

Added the poster for one of my favorite movies to the hone theater.

Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 23h

Just screened the upcoming movie ANNIVERSARY. I'm embargoed from telling you what I thought of it, but I will say it would make an interesting double feature with ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER. youtu.be/Uk6LhwvTYrE?...

Anniversary (2025) Official Trailer - Diane Lane, Kyle Chandler, Phoebe Dynevor, Dylan O'Brien

YouTube video by Lionsgate Movies

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Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 1d

Apparently, AMC Theaters is making its own horror movie. I'm curious!

Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 1d

TRUTH & TREASON tells the true story of a 16-year-old boy who took on Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party. This is a movie whose message could not be more relevant to our modern world. It's in theaters nationwide this week.

Here's my review: aisleseat.com/truth-and-tr...

@ofcs.bsky.social #filmsky

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Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 1d

Nominees for this year's Critics Choice Documentary Awards have been announced! @criticschoice.bsky.social www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

‘Orwell: 2+2=5’ Leads 2025 Critics Choice Documentary Awards Nominations

Netflix's 'The Perfect Neighbor' follows with six nods.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 1d

Sam Raimi's new film SEND HELP looks like a cross between MISERY and TRIANGLE OF SADNESS. youtu.be/R4wiXj9NmEE

Send Help | Official Trailer | In Theaters Jan 30

YouTube video by 20th Century Studios

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Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 2d

In fact, I recently had a publicist ask me to review an indie movie that came out over the summer because it was one review away from being "Certified Fresh" at RT.

Not caring about RT scores, I declined.

Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 2d

I get this all the time and it always makes my skin crawl a little bit. As someone who runs an independent website, making me feel generic is not the way to elicit a review.

Alissa Wilkinson @alissawilkinson.bsky.social · 2d

I don't always reply to the pitches I receive from publicists (because I have a job that I do and if I did, I would never get to do my job). But here is a tip for aspiring publicists: Critics do not "write a Rotten Tomatoes review." No critics do this.

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Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 2d

I just screened an upcoming Holocaust drama, and it was one of those things where all the German characters spoke with British accents. Why do they do that? Are there no good German actors?

Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 3d

VICIOUS: Dakota Fanning is terrific and there are definitely some creepy scenes, but I think it would have worked better had the script been a little more developed and less reliant on cliches. A passable time-killer, just don't expect to be bowled over. (Streaming on Paramount+)

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Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 3d

RED EYE because it brings his gift for creating suspense to a completely different genre and type of story.

BJ Colangelo @bjcolangelo.bsky.social · 4d

What do you think is Wes Craven’s best film that isn’t part of the A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET or SCREAM franchises?

I feel like everyone will have a different answer and that’s really interesting to me.

Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 3d

Just saw ORWELL: 2+2=5, a riveting documentary that's part biography of "1984" author George Orwell and part look at how prescient his ideas were to the state of the world today. In fact, it's eerie how well he predicted where we would end up. Definitely one of 2025's must-see docs.

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Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 4d

A new weekend brings new movies. Check out my reviews of TRON: ARES, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, SOUL ON FIRE, ARE WE GOOD? and DEATHSTALKER at AisleSeat.com.

Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 4d

I have a feeling TRON: ARES is the last time we'll see Jared Leto headlining a major studio release. At this point, he's got too much baggage from his creepy/inappropriate behavior. His career will probably be straight-to-VOD action flicks with 50 Cent or Jason Patric from now on.

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Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 4d

Just came out of a child's birthday party to this horrible news. My gosh, the number of incredible performances this woman gave during her career. She was a one-of-a-kind presence onscreen.

people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79, PEOPLE can confirm exclusively. The Oscar award-winning actress was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' ...

people.com

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Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 5d

Good! Now we just need to get Mel Gibson to drop out and the entire project to be scrapped. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Jim Caviezel Won’t Return as Jesus for Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’

Following the massive success of 'The Passion of the Christ,' Lionsgate is set to release the two-part project theatrically in 2027.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 5d

TRON: ARES is worth seeing in a theater just to hear that incredible Nine Inch Nails score booming out of the Dolby surround speakers.

Here's my review: aisleseat.com/tron-ares.html

#TronAres @ofcs.bsky.social

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Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 5d

I've been a major TRON fan ever since 1982, so of course I had to buy one of these light-up TRON: ARES popcorn buckets from AMC.

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Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 5d

Getting ready to re-enter the Grid. Now watching:

Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 5d

Movie You Probably Forgot Existed: www.imdb.com/title/tt1043...

The Legend of Hercules (2014) ⭐ 4.3 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

1h 39m | PG-13

www.imdb.com

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Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 5d

How's that for a wild lineup?

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Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 5d

To get blood from the flying monkeys out of your clothing, I guess?

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Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 6d

I saw so many amazing acts there:

Sarah McLachlan
Sheryl Crow
Natalie Merchant
Emmylou Harris
Luscious Jackson
The [Dixie] Chicks
The Pretenders

..and plenty of others

Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 6d

Just watched the documentary LILITH FAIR: BUILDING A MYSTERY on Disney+/Hulu. Really enjoyed it. I'm a two-time Lilth Fair attendee and the film reminded me of what a joyous event it was both times I went.

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Mike McGranaghan @aisleseat.bsky.social · 6d

The remake of DEATHSTALKER recreates the magic of being a teenager in the 1980s and stumbling across a violent fantasy flick on HBO in the middle of the night.

Here's my review: aisleseat.com/deathstalker...

@shoutstudios.bsky.social @ofcs.bsky.social

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