Mike McGranaghan
@aisleseat.bsky.social
Film Critic for The Aisle Seat and the radio stations of Sunbury Broadcasting Corp. Member of the Critics Choice Association and Online Film Critics Society. Chevy Chase fanatic. Staunch NOTHING BUT TROUBLE defender.
I haven't done a Screen Unseen because usually they show movies that have already been screened for me, but this is a fascinating peek behind the curtain that makes me want to try it sometime. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Behind AMC’s “Screen Unseen” Mystery Movie Screenings: “Studios See the Chatter and Want That”
The theater chain's popular series of unannounced pre-release showings keeps audiences frantically guessing — and studios scrambling to get in on the buzz.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I haven't done a Screen Unseen because usually they show movies that have already been screened for me, but this is a fascinating peek behind the curtain that makes me want to try it sometime. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
I just cast my first-round ballot for this year's Critics Choice Awards. She's probably a longshot given that the movie bombed, but I'm really hoping Sydney Sweeney is up for Best Actress in CHRISTY.
December 2, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I just cast my first-round ballot for this year's Critics Choice Awards. She's probably a longshot given that the movie bombed, but I'm really hoping Sydney Sweeney is up for Best Actress in CHRISTY.
Meteorology is woke now.
December 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Meteorology is woke now.
Adam Aron: "It's been a while since we've had a popcorn bucket that might remind people of genitalia."
AMC Employee: "Hold on, I've got the perfect idea!"
AMC Employee: "Hold on, I've got the perfect idea!"
December 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Adam Aron: "It's been a while since we've had a popcorn bucket that might remind people of genitalia."
AMC Employee: "Hold on, I've got the perfect idea!"
AMC Employee: "Hold on, I've got the perfect idea!"
Big surprise coming from me, I know, but Chevy Chase:
The whole VACATION series, both FLETCHes, CADDYSHACK, FOUL PLAY, SPIES LIKE US, THREE AMIGOS, NOTHING BUT TROUBLE, MEMOIRS OF AN INVISIBLE MAN...all movies I can watch again and again and not get sick of. Bonus: L.A.STORY for his cameo.
The whole VACATION series, both FLETCHes, CADDYSHACK, FOUL PLAY, SPIES LIKE US, THREE AMIGOS, NOTHING BUT TROUBLE, MEMOIRS OF AN INVISIBLE MAN...all movies I can watch again and again and not get sick of. Bonus: L.A.STORY for his cameo.
This is a Bill Simmons game, but you’re stranded on a desert island. You can only have one actor’s filmography. You get it all, including cameos. But just the one performer.
I’m taking Cate Blanchett: Talented Mr. Ripley, LOTR, Life Aquatic, Black Bag, Tár, Ponyo, Hot Fuzz, Eyes Wide Shut, Thor
I’m taking Cate Blanchett: Talented Mr. Ripley, LOTR, Life Aquatic, Black Bag, Tár, Ponyo, Hot Fuzz, Eyes Wide Shut, Thor
December 1, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Big surprise coming from me, I know, but Chevy Chase:
The whole VACATION series, both FLETCHes, CADDYSHACK, FOUL PLAY, SPIES LIKE US, THREE AMIGOS, NOTHING BUT TROUBLE, MEMOIRS OF AN INVISIBLE MAN...all movies I can watch again and again and not get sick of. Bonus: L.A.STORY for his cameo.
The whole VACATION series, both FLETCHes, CADDYSHACK, FOUL PLAY, SPIES LIKE US, THREE AMIGOS, NOTHING BUT TROUBLE, MEMOIRS OF AN INVISIBLE MAN...all movies I can watch again and again and not get sick of. Bonus: L.A.STORY for his cameo.
When I tell people I'm a film critic, the immediate response is almost always, "Is that all you do?"
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
When I tell people I'm a film critic, the immediate response is almost always, "Is that all you do?"
I opened up a package that arrived today and it's filled with orange MARTY SUPREME ping pong balls. That's very funny, but what am I supposed to do with them all? 😂
December 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I opened up a package that arrived today and it's filled with orange MARTY SUPREME ping pong balls. That's very funny, but what am I supposed to do with them all? 😂
Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal star in HAMNET, which allegedly tells the story of how William Shakespeare created one of his most beloved works. To see or not to see; that is the question!
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/hamnet.html
#Hamnet #filmsky @ofcs.bsky.social
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/hamnet.html
#Hamnet #filmsky @ofcs.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal star in HAMNET, which allegedly tells the story of how William Shakespeare created one of his most beloved works. To see or not to see; that is the question!
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/hamnet.html
#Hamnet #filmsky @ofcs.bsky.social
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/hamnet.html
#Hamnet #filmsky @ofcs.bsky.social
The problem with TNT doing "24 hours of NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION" is that I could sit and watch the entire thing.
November 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The problem with TNT doing "24 hours of NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION" is that I could sit and watch the entire thing.
Well, THE PLAGUE is certainly one of the most disturbing movies I've seen in a while. It's 98 minutes of pure discomfort.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGMR...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGMR...
The Plague | Official Trailer | Joel Edgerton | HD | Independent Film Company
YouTube video by IFC Films
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November 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Well, THE PLAGUE is certainly one of the most disturbing movies I've seen in a while. It's 98 minutes of pure discomfort.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGMR...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGMR...
Just screened SONG SUNG BLUE, and it reminded me that I really don't care for Neil Diamond's music. (Not a criticism of the film itself, which is fine.)
November 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Just screened SONG SUNG BLUE, and it reminded me that I really don't care for Neil Diamond's music. (Not a criticism of the film itself, which is fine.)
I didn't realize he has a long history of posting inflammatory stuff on social media. What a disappointment.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
Guy Pearce Apologizes After Reportedly Sharing Antisemitic Posts on Social Media
"I am aware how sharing inaccurate content can cause confusion and distress; for this I am deeply sorry," the actor told Jewish News.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I didn't realize he has a long history of posting inflammatory stuff on social media. What a disappointment.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
Just screened IS THIS THING ON? Not sure if I'm allowed to talk about it yet, but it does make me wonder: Do stand-up comedians still say, "Is this thing on?" when they're bombing?
November 29, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Just screened IS THIS THING ON? Not sure if I'm allowed to talk about it yet, but it does make me wonder: Do stand-up comedians still say, "Is this thing on?" when they're bombing?
November 28, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Well, this is a first. Benedict Cumberbatch's new movie THE THING WITH FEATHERS was such an unpleasant experience that I had to write a shorter than normal review because remembering it was simply too depressing.
Check it out here: aisleseat.com/thing-with-f...
#filmsky @ofcs.bsky.social
Check it out here: aisleseat.com/thing-with-f...
#filmsky @ofcs.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Well, this is a first. Benedict Cumberbatch's new movie THE THING WITH FEATHERS was such an unpleasant experience that I had to write a shorter than normal review because remembering it was simply too depressing.
Check it out here: aisleseat.com/thing-with-f...
#filmsky @ofcs.bsky.social
Check it out here: aisleseat.com/thing-with-f...
#filmsky @ofcs.bsky.social
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen:
Foo Fighters
Barenaked Ladies
Kelly Clarkson
Squeeze
Walk the Moon / Wiz Khalifa (one-time double bill)
Foo Fighters
Barenaked Ladies
Kelly Clarkson
Squeeze
Walk the Moon / Wiz Khalifa (one-time double bill)
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen
Nirvana
R.E.M.
NIN
Soundgarden
Elvis Presley
Nirvana
R.E.M.
NIN
Soundgarden
Elvis Presley
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen
Leontyne Price
The Chieftains
John Denver
The Last Poets
TV On The Radio
Leontyne Price
The Chieftains
John Denver
The Last Poets
TV On The Radio
November 27, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen:
Foo Fighters
Barenaked Ladies
Kelly Clarkson
Squeeze
Walk the Moon / Wiz Khalifa (one-time double bill)
Foo Fighters
Barenaked Ladies
Kelly Clarkson
Squeeze
Walk the Moon / Wiz Khalifa (one-time double bill)
Like a lot of people, my favorite Thanksgiving movie is PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES.
My *second* favorite, though? THE ICE STORM.
My *second* favorite, though? THE ICE STORM.
November 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Like a lot of people, my favorite Thanksgiving movie is PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES.
My *second* favorite, though? THE ICE STORM.
My *second* favorite, though? THE ICE STORM.
About to see WICKED: FOR GOOD again, this time with my wife. We've been married 22 years and I've never seen her so excited about a movie.
November 27, 2025 at 12:42 AM
About to see WICKED: FOR GOOD again, this time with my wife. We've been married 22 years and I've never seen her so excited about a movie.
I just saw SIRĀT. What a harrowing film. Certain aspects of it reminded me of William Friedkin's SORCERER. Should be a major awards player in the foreign-language film categories.
youtu.be/GgVefL0dpkY?...
youtu.be/GgVefL0dpkY?...
SIRĀT - Official Teaser Trailer - In Select Theaters November 14
YouTube video by NEON
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November 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I just saw SIRĀT. What a harrowing film. Certain aspects of it reminded me of William Friedkin's SORCERER. Should be a major awards player in the foreign-language film categories.
youtu.be/GgVefL0dpkY?...
youtu.be/GgVefL0dpkY?...
Disney sent me ZOOTOPIA ears. I feel very Jason Bateman-y.
November 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Disney sent me ZOOTOPIA ears. I feel very Jason Bateman-y.
WAKE UP DEAD MAN is not just another sparkling entry in the KNIVES OUT franchise, it's also one of the most sincerely religious films I've ever seen.
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/wake-up-dead...
@rianjohnson.bsky.social @ofcs.bsky.social #filmsky
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/wake-up-dead...
@rianjohnson.bsky.social @ofcs.bsky.social #filmsky
November 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
WAKE UP DEAD MAN is not just another sparkling entry in the KNIVES OUT franchise, it's also one of the most sincerely religious films I've ever seen.
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/wake-up-dead...
@rianjohnson.bsky.social @ofcs.bsky.social #filmsky
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/wake-up-dead...
@rianjohnson.bsky.social @ofcs.bsky.social #filmsky
Just saw HAMNET. I'm going to let it simmer for a while before expressing an opinion, but I will say that I *totally* understand why some people absolutely love it and others completely despise it.
November 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Just saw HAMNET. I'm going to let it simmer for a while before expressing an opinion, but I will say that I *totally* understand why some people absolutely love it and others completely despise it.
NOTHING BUT TROUBLE is not on this list, so it is therefore invalid. 😜 variety.com/lists/best-c...
The 100 Best Comedy Movies of All Time
Variety's list of the 100 best comedy movies of all time includes 'Annie Hall,' 'Pretty Woman,' 'Waiting for Guffman' and 'Young Frankenstein.'
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November 26, 2025 at 2:43 AM
NOTHING BUT TROUBLE is not on this list, so it is therefore invalid. 😜 variety.com/lists/best-c...