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Originally from Dublin, Ireland. Filmmaker, Movie Critic, Storyteller, you know, the usual.
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Movie Review: David Twohy’s “The Arrival” Is A Smart, Suspenseful ’90s Sci-Fi Thriller That Delivers

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By James McDonald
| Irish Film Critic
Zane, an astronomer, discovers intelligent alien life. But the aliens are keeping a deadly secret and will do anything to stop Zane from learning it. David Twohy is a filmmaker synonymous with science fiction. His 1991 directorial debut, “Grand Tour: Disaster in Time,” starring Jeff Daniels, was a sci-fi drama about mysterious time travelers from the future. Then came “The Arrival” in 1996.
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Blu-ray Review: “The Devil Wears Prada 2” Delivers Big Laughs And Genuine Heart

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By James McDonald
| Irish Film Critic
As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against her former assistant turned rival: Emily Charlton. When “The Devil Wears Prada 2” trailer debuted in November 2025, I didn’t feel much anticipation. I watched the first movie on DVD, years after its release, and while the performances were undeniably strong, the film never quite connected with me—fashion was never my scene. My feelings toward it were pretty neutral, so I didn’t expect much from the follow-up.
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Blu-ray Review: “You, Me & Tuscany” Doesn’t Reinvent The Rom-Com—It Just Enjoys The Ride

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By James McDonald
| Irish Film Critic
When a woman crashes at an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner’s fiancée, she discovers an unexpected romance that could transform her life. After watching the trailer for “You, Me & Tuscany,” I let out a sigh – in less than two and a half minutes, it seemed to expose every single twist and turn of the film.
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