Michael B. Grant
@michaelbgrant.bsky.social
🇯🇲 🇺🇸 Sports/pop culture writer for Awful Announcing and The Comeback. Marathons in Honolulu, Iceland, New Zealand, Portugal, Australia, the Netherlands, Italy. I'm always running from something. He/him
The Housemaid is ridiculous and entertaining. The biggest issue is that you can quickly figure out where the plot is going. There are no surprises.
December 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The Housemaid is ridiculous and entertaining. The biggest issue is that you can quickly figure out where the plot is going. There are no surprises.
This remains the greatest college football pic of all time.
December 20, 2025 at 1:09 AM
This remains the greatest college football pic of all time.
Not as bad as this last January in Minnesota.
December 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Not as bad as this last January in Minnesota.
James L. Brooks' first film in 15 years is meh. Ella McCay tries too hard, which makes none of the characters believable, except for Albert Brooks as the governor.
Also, the side plot about the brother feels like a completely different movie.
Also, the side plot about the brother feels like a completely different movie.
December 12, 2025 at 12:41 AM
James L. Brooks' first film in 15 years is meh. Ella McCay tries too hard, which makes none of the characters believable, except for Albert Brooks as the governor.
Also, the side plot about the brother feels like a completely different movie.
Also, the side plot about the brother feels like a completely different movie.
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is the sequel that only exists as a cash-grab to set up the third movie.
December 10, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is the sequel that only exists as a cash-grab to set up the third movie.
The Carman Family Deaths is a solid documentary. It seems fairly obvious that someone got away with murder (twice).
December 9, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The Carman Family Deaths is a solid documentary. It seems fairly obvious that someone got away with murder (twice).
One of the many problems with Jay Kelly, the movie doesn't give the viewer a reason to care about the lead character. A protagonist doesn't necessarily need to be likeable. But you need a reason to root for or root against him. I felt indifferent.
December 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
One of the many problems with Jay Kelly, the movie doesn't give the viewer a reason to care about the lead character. A protagonist doesn't necessarily need to be likeable. But you need a reason to root for or root against him. I felt indifferent.
Laura Dern screams “What the fuck are you talking about?” That’s how I felt throughout Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly.
It’s pretentious and annoying. George Clooney’s scenes with his character’s daughters are very good, but everything else falls flat.”
It’s pretentious and annoying. George Clooney’s scenes with his character’s daughters are very good, but everything else falls flat.”
December 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Laura Dern screams “What the fuck are you talking about?” That’s how I felt throughout Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly.
It’s pretentious and annoying. George Clooney’s scenes with his character’s daughters are very good, but everything else falls flat.”
It’s pretentious and annoying. George Clooney’s scenes with his character’s daughters are very good, but everything else falls flat.”
My favorite concert pics of 2025.
No. 1
Haim at The Pinnacle in Nashville.
No. 1
Haim at The Pinnacle in Nashville.
December 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
My favorite concert pics of 2025.
No. 1
Haim at The Pinnacle in Nashville.
No. 1
Haim at The Pinnacle in Nashville.
My favorite concert pics of 2025.
No. 2
Betty Who at The Vic Theatre in Chicago.
No. 2
Betty Who at The Vic Theatre in Chicago.
December 6, 2025 at 11:29 PM
My favorite concert pics of 2025.
No. 2
Betty Who at The Vic Theatre in Chicago.
No. 2
Betty Who at The Vic Theatre in Chicago.
My favorite concert pics of 2025.
No. 3
Chappell Roan at Forest Hills Stadium in NYC.
No. 3
Chappell Roan at Forest Hills Stadium in NYC.
December 6, 2025 at 1:49 AM
My favorite concert pics of 2025.
No. 3
Chappell Roan at Forest Hills Stadium in NYC.
No. 3
Chappell Roan at Forest Hills Stadium in NYC.
Hamnet also underscores why director Chloé Zhao was an odd fit for a Marvel movie (Eternals).
December 5, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Hamnet also underscores why director Chloé Zhao was an odd fit for a Marvel movie (Eternals).
Hamnet is a devastatingly beautiful film based on the novel about the origin story of Shakespeare's Hamnet. Jessie Buckley seems impossible to beat for Best Actress.
December 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Hamnet is a devastatingly beautiful film based on the novel about the origin story of Shakespeare's Hamnet. Jessie Buckley seems impossible to beat for Best Actress.
My favorite concert pics of 2025.
No. 4
Low Cut Connie at HI-FI in Indianapolis.
No. 4
Low Cut Connie at HI-FI in Indianapolis.
December 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
My favorite concert pics of 2025.
No. 4
Low Cut Connie at HI-FI in Indianapolis.
No. 4
Low Cut Connie at HI-FI in Indianapolis.
My favorite concert pics of 2025.
No. 5
Lauren Mayberry at The Mil at Cannery Hall in Nashville.
No. 5
Lauren Mayberry at The Mil at Cannery Hall in Nashville.
December 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
My favorite concert pics of 2025.
No. 5
Lauren Mayberry at The Mil at Cannery Hall in Nashville.
No. 5
Lauren Mayberry at The Mil at Cannery Hall in Nashville.
In Japan, you can hire people to pretend to be friends or loved ones for weddings, funerals, etc. Rental Family is a sweet dramedy based on that concept
Brendan Fraser is good, but Mari Yamamoto really stands out as his coworker.
Brendan Fraser is good, but Mari Yamamoto really stands out as his coworker.
December 4, 2025 at 2:46 AM
In Japan, you can hire people to pretend to be friends or loved ones for weddings, funerals, etc. Rental Family is a sweet dramedy based on that concept
Brendan Fraser is good, but Mari Yamamoto really stands out as his coworker.
Brendan Fraser is good, but Mari Yamamoto really stands out as his coworker.
Plenty of great music out there.
December 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Plenty of great music out there.
If you’re a fan of David Strathairn, check out A Little Prayer. He’s outstanding in this family drama.
December 1, 2025 at 4:20 AM
If you’re a fan of David Strathairn, check out A Little Prayer. He’s outstanding in this family drama.
Love the Alex Trebek cameo in Free Guy.
November 30, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Love the Alex Trebek cameo in Free Guy.
A Merry Little Ex-Mas is typical mediocre Netflix fare. However, Alicia Silverstone’s charm makes it more watchable than it should be.
November 30, 2025 at 1:49 AM
A Merry Little Ex-Mas is typical mediocre Netflix fare. However, Alicia Silverstone’s charm makes it more watchable than it should be.
Wicked For Good isn’t as good as Wicked. Ariana Grande was so funny in Part 1 but has no funny lines or moments in Part 2. Also, Wicked For Good drags quite a bit. It’s 15 to 20 minutes too long.
November 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Wicked For Good isn’t as good as Wicked. Ariana Grande was so funny in Part 1 but has no funny lines or moments in Part 2. Also, Wicked For Good drags quite a bit. It’s 15 to 20 minutes too long.
The start of Sentimental Value is incredibly slow. Once it gets going, it’s a good movie that probably will be nominated for a bunch of awards.
Stellan Skarsgård is great. However, this movie is NOT one of the ten best of 2025.
Stellan Skarsgård is great. However, this movie is NOT one of the ten best of 2025.
November 27, 2025 at 2:41 AM
The start of Sentimental Value is incredibly slow. Once it gets going, it’s a good movie that probably will be nominated for a bunch of awards.
Stellan Skarsgård is great. However, this movie is NOT one of the ten best of 2025.
Stellan Skarsgård is great. However, this movie is NOT one of the ten best of 2025.
After the Hunt might be the most well-acted terrible movie of the year. None of the dialogue feels real. That wouldn't be a problem if it were entertaining.
A shocking miss by director Luca Guadagnino (Challengers, Call Me by Your Name)
A shocking miss by director Luca Guadagnino (Challengers, Call Me by Your Name)
November 26, 2025 at 2:47 AM
After the Hunt might be the most well-acted terrible movie of the year. None of the dialogue feels real. That wouldn't be a problem if it were entertaining.
A shocking miss by director Luca Guadagnino (Challengers, Call Me by Your Name)
A shocking miss by director Luca Guadagnino (Challengers, Call Me by Your Name)
When Michael met The Aces…
November 26, 2025 at 1:24 AM
When Michael met The Aces…