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.
It's an honor to be included in Bleecker Street's REBUILDING review roundup. The film will be in wider release over the coming weeks, so be sure to look for it at a theater near you.
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 AM
It's an honor to be included in Bleecker Street's REBUILDING review roundup. The film will be in wider release over the coming weeks, so be sure to look for it at a theater near you.
I'm going through a cabinet I haven't opened in years and finding weird stuff. Somewhere along the way, I accumulated Freddy Krueger chopsticks and a Doctor Who spork.
November 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I'm going through a cabinet I haven't opened in years and finding weird stuff. Somewhere along the way, I accumulated Freddy Krueger chopsticks and a Doctor Who spork.
I'm getting an early screening of the newest Angel Studios release this morning.
November 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I'm getting an early screening of the newest Angel Studios release this morning.
It's a big weekend for new movies as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday. Be sure to check out my reviews of WICKED: FOR GOOD, RENTAL FAMILY, SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE, SENTIMENTAL VALUE, and ALTERED at AisleSeat.com!
November 22, 2025 at 2:25 AM
It's a big weekend for new movies as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday. Be sure to check out my reviews of WICKED: FOR GOOD, RENTAL FAMILY, SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE, SENTIMENTAL VALUE, and ALTERED at AisleSeat.com!
SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE is like a blood-soaked Looney Tune. It takes violence to a whole new, thoroughly wacky level.
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/sisu-road-to...
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Here's my review: aisleseat.com/sisu-road-to...
#SisuRoadToRevenge @ofcs.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE is like a blood-soaked Looney Tune. It takes violence to a whole new, thoroughly wacky level.
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/sisu-road-to...
#SisuRoadToRevenge @ofcs.bsky.social
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/sisu-road-to...
#SisuRoadToRevenge @ofcs.bsky.social
Large popcorn, large Diet Coke Orange, and chocolate covered pretzels. I'm ready for SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE.
November 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Large popcorn, large Diet Coke Orange, and chocolate covered pretzels. I'm ready for SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE.
Splitting movies in half is always a dicey idea. Does WICKED: FOR GOOD buck the trend by delivering the goods or is it another case of sloppy seconds?
I'll tell you in my spoiler-free review: aisleseat.com/wicked-for-g...
#WickedForGood @ofcs.bsky.social #filmsky
I'll tell you in my spoiler-free review: aisleseat.com/wicked-for-g...
#WickedForGood @ofcs.bsky.social #filmsky
November 21, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Splitting movies in half is always a dicey idea. Does WICKED: FOR GOOD buck the trend by delivering the goods or is it another case of sloppy seconds?
I'll tell you in my spoiler-free review: aisleseat.com/wicked-for-g...
#WickedForGood @ofcs.bsky.social #filmsky
I'll tell you in my spoiler-free review: aisleseat.com/wicked-for-g...
#WickedForGood @ofcs.bsky.social #filmsky
Did I just buy a digital copy of this terrible movie?
I did. That's how much I stan Kelly Clarkson.
I did. That's how much I stan Kelly Clarkson.
November 20, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Did I just buy a digital copy of this terrible movie?
I did. That's how much I stan Kelly Clarkson.
I did. That's how much I stan Kelly Clarkson.
This movie doesn't open until Dec. 19, but a manager at my local AMC said advance ticket sales are through the roof and the theater is getting calls about it every day.
November 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM
This movie doesn't open until Dec. 19, but a manager at my local AMC said advance ticket sales are through the roof and the theater is getting calls about it every day.
The perfect snack for a "wicked" good time at the movies.
November 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The perfect snack for a "wicked" good time at the movies.
I'm off to see the wizard.
November 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I'm off to see the wizard.
ALTERED gets my vote as the silliest movie of the year. Tom Felton stars in this sci-fi clunker that hits select theaters and VOD this Friday.
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/altered.html
#filmsky @ofcs.bsky.social
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/altered.html
#filmsky @ofcs.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
ALTERED gets my vote as the silliest movie of the year. Tom Felton stars in this sci-fi clunker that hits select theaters and VOD this Friday.
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/altered.html
#filmsky @ofcs.bsky.social
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/altered.html
#filmsky @ofcs.bsky.social
Brendan Fraser is hired to act as the absentee father to a little girl who has no idea he's just pretending in RENTAL FAMILY. If you guessed that complications ensue, you are correct!
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/rental-famil...
#RentalFamily #filmsky @ofcs.bsky.social
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/rental-famil...
#RentalFamily #filmsky @ofcs.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Brendan Fraser is hired to act as the absentee father to a little girl who has no idea he's just pretending in RENTAL FAMILY. If you guessed that complications ensue, you are correct!
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/rental-famil...
#RentalFamily #filmsky @ofcs.bsky.social
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/rental-famil...
#RentalFamily #filmsky @ofcs.bsky.social
Netflix coming in hot with the awards season swag. Just got a box of stuff, including a WAKE UP, DEAD MAN sleep mask and a KPOP DEMON HUNTERS vinyl that is appropriately "golden."
November 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Netflix coming in hot with the awards season swag. Just got a box of stuff, including a WAKE UP, DEAD MAN sleep mask and a KPOP DEMON HUNTERS vinyl that is appropriately "golden."
AMC's AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH popcorn bucket is insane!
November 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
AMC's AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH popcorn bucket is insane!
SENTIMENTAL VALUE is the latest effort from the creative team that brought us THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD. Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, and Elle Fanning star in this family drama with a cinematic twist.
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/sentimental-...
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Here's my review: aisleseat.com/sentimental-...
@ofcs.bsky.social #filmsky
November 19, 2025 at 12:56 AM
SENTIMENTAL VALUE is the latest effort from the creative team that brought us THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD. Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, and Elle Fanning star in this family drama with a cinematic twist.
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/sentimental-...
@ofcs.bsky.social #filmsky
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/sentimental-...
@ofcs.bsky.social #filmsky
Just watched THE LUCKIEST MAN IN AMERICA. The filmmakers must have worked really hard to screw up this story. Should have been a slam dunk, not a slog. Kind of reminded me of LUCKY NUMBERS in how it takes a fascinating true story and sucks out everything interesting about it.
November 17, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Just watched THE LUCKIEST MAN IN AMERICA. The filmmakers must have worked really hard to screw up this story. Should have been a slam dunk, not a slog. Kind of reminded me of LUCKY NUMBERS in how it takes a fascinating true story and sucks out everything interesting about it.
Chelsea Handler will return to host the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards in January.
November 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Chelsea Handler will return to host the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards in January.
BEING EDDIE: Not exactly the deepest or most probing documentary we could have gotten on the great Eddie Murphy, but his reminiscences are hilarious and the glimpses into his personal life are fascinating. Worth a look for those (like me) who revere him. (*** out of four)
November 16, 2025 at 12:18 AM
BEING EDDIE: Not exactly the deepest or most probing documentary we could have gotten on the great Eddie Murphy, but his reminiscences are hilarious and the glimpses into his personal life are fascinating. Worth a look for those (like me) who revere him. (*** out of four)
Glen Powell takes over for Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Colman Domingo takes over for Richard Dawson in Edgar Wright's new version of THE RUNNING MAN. Should you run to see it?
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/running-man....
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Here's my review: aisleseat.com/running-man....
#RunningMan @ofcs.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Glen Powell takes over for Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Colman Domingo takes over for Richard Dawson in Edgar Wright's new version of THE RUNNING MAN. Should you run to see it?
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/running-man....
#RunningMan @ofcs.bsky.social
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/running-man....
#RunningMan @ofcs.bsky.social
At AMC for THE RUNNING MAN, and I snagged a limited edition poster.
November 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
At AMC for THE RUNNING MAN, and I snagged a limited edition poster.
Josh O'Connor gives another dynamic performance in REBUILDING, and if this movie doesn't touch your heart, you may not have one.
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/rebuilding.h...
@ofcs.bsky.social @bleeckerstfilms.bsky.social #filmsky
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/rebuilding.h...
@ofcs.bsky.social @bleeckerstfilms.bsky.social #filmsky
November 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Josh O'Connor gives another dynamic performance in REBUILDING, and if this movie doesn't touch your heart, you may not have one.
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/rebuilding.h...
@ofcs.bsky.social @bleeckerstfilms.bsky.social #filmsky
Here's my review: aisleseat.com/rebuilding.h...
@ofcs.bsky.social @bleeckerstfilms.bsky.social #filmsky