Month: February 2020

Movie Review: THE INVISIBLE MAN

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 27, 2020

THE INVISIBLE MAN Director: Leigh WhannellStarring: Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Harriet Dyer, Aldis Hodge, Storm Reid Horror director Leigh Whannell (Saw, Insidious) has given a modern update to the classic 1933 Universal Pictures monster flick, The Invisible Man. Elisabeth Moss leads the remake as Cecilia who barely escapes the clutches of her abusive boyfriend. Two weeks later…
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Movie Review: MISS AMERICANA

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 27, 2020

MISS AMERICANA Director: Lana WilsonStarring: Taylor Swift, Andrea Swift, Jack Antonoff, Brendon Urie, Scott Swift Taylor Swift decides to show off her personal side in the new Netflix documentary Miss Americana. The film could also be thought of as a personal emancipation from herself. Swift is front and center as she reflects on her career,…
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“REAL LEADERS WITH ROSHINI” PODCAST

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 21, 2020

“REAL LEADERS WITH ROSHINI” PODCAST It has been a real treat getting to know media personality, author, and executive coach Roshini Rajkumar. I first met her at a restaurant winter menu tasting at Bank Restaurant in early 2019. She has had me as a guest on her radio show “Real Talk with Roshini” on WCCO…
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“A TALE OF TWO QUEENS” at the Trylon Cinema

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 17, 2020

A TALE OF TWO QUEENS Last June, I was joined by My Talk 1071.1’s Bradley Traynor for an LGBTQ film series at the Trylon Cinema in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots. We showed The Boys in the Band and The Celluloid Closet which concluded with an insightful Q&A with the audience.…
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First Listen: “NO TIME TO DIE” by Billie Eilish

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 13, 2020

“NO TIME TO DIE” by Billie Eilish Billie Eilish may just be the biggest name in music right now following her massive wins at the Grammys taking home five awards including Best New Artist and Album of the Year. She can now add herself to the elite list of artists including Paul McCartney, Shirley Bassey,…
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Movie Review: DOWNHILL

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 13, 2020

DOWNHILL Director: Nat Faxon, Jim RashStarring: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Will Ferrell, Miranda Otto, Zach Woods, Julian Grey, Ammon Jacob Ford, Zoe Chao Downhill premiered recently at the Sundance Film Festival and is now in wide release. It stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell as Billie and Pete who take their two sons on a family skiing…
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Movie Trailer: THE FRENCH DISPATCH

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 12, 2020

THE FRENCH DISPATCH Director: Wes AndersonStarring: Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Owen Wilson, Angelica Huston, Léa Seydoux, Adrian Brody, Timothée Chalamet, Saoirse Ronan, Elisabeth Moss There’s something about a new Wes Anderson movie that gets me all giddy. His singular unique style offers an visual feast for the moviegoer on top of the eccentric characters he…
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THE 92nd ACADEMY AWARDS – THE WINNERS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 10, 2020

THE 92nd ACADEMY AWARDS – THE WINNERS Best Picture “Parasite” Lead Actor:Joaquin Phoenix “Joker” Lead Actress:Renée Zellweger “Judy” Supporting Actor:Brad Pitt, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” Supporting Actress:Laura Dern, “Marriage Story” Director:Bong Joon Ho, “Parasite” Animated Feature:“Toy Story 4” Josh Cooley Animated Short:“Hair Love,” Matthew A. Cherry Adapted Screenplay:“Jojo Rabbit,” Taika Waititi Original Screenplay:“Parasite,”…
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Movie Review: BIRDS OF PREY

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 5, 2020

BIRDS OF PREY Director: Cathy YanStarring: Margot Robbie, Ewan McGregor, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Rosie Perez, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Ella Jay Basco, Chris Messina Margot Robbie is back as Harley Quinn and now that she’s broken up with the Joker everyone wants her dead including Gotham gangster Roman Sionis, played by Ewan McGregor. It gets a bit…
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“BIRDS OF PREY” INTERVIEWS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 2, 2020

“BIRDS OF PREY” INTERVIEWS Birds of Prey: And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn is one of best movies to date in the new DC Extended Universe. I sat down with Margot Robbie, Chris Messina, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Rosie Perez, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, and director Cathy Yan to talk about how Margot Robbie brought these…
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