Category: Dear Readers

Paul McGuire Grimes Presents: REAR WINDOW

Paul McGuire Grimes

May 11, 2023

REAR WINDOW Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 film Rear Window is a must-see. Frankly, Hitchcock films should always be seen on the big screen no matter how many times you’ve watched them at home. His paranoia-filled masterpiece with James Stewart and Grace Kelly is the next selection in my film series “Paul McGuire Grimes Presents” at Emagine…
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Movie Review: DETROIT

Paul McGuire Grimes

Aug 3, 2017

DETROIT Director: Kathryn Bigelow Starring: Will Poulter, John Boyega, Anthony Mackie, Algee Smith, Jacob Latimore, Jason Mitchell, Jack Reynor, John Krasinski, Ben O’Toole I never walk into a Kathryn Bigelow film thinking it’s time to sit back, relax, and mindlessly take in entertainment. The Oscar winning director of The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty…
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THE MINNEAPOLIS HITCHCOCK FESTIVAL

Paul McGuire Grimes

Apr 17, 2015

THE MINNEAPOLIS HITCHCOCK FESTIVAL Trylon takes pride in the fact that they are the Twin Cities classic film specialists. Every year they partner with the Riverview Theater and Heights Theater to present a variety of films from the Master of Suspense himself, Alfred Hitchcock. He is one of my favorite directors, so…
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PAUL’S YEAR AT THE MOVIES: 2014 EDITION

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 31, 2014

PAUL’S YEAR AT THE MOVIES: 2014 EDITION Every year I like to take a look back at my year at the movies. I stole the idea from my friend Max who likes to list every new movie he sees in any given year. This year I sat down and watched 128 new movies. By new,…
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DEAR READERS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Apr 11, 2014

DEAR READERS, It has been a few weeks since the last time I wrote a “Dear Readers” piece. Life has been pretty hectic, what can I say. For those that may not know, I have a new gig as the movie critic for a local Minnesota based talk show called “Twin…
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DEAR READERS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Mar 7, 2014

DEAR READERS The In Memoriam segment of the Oscars is always a tough part to watch as we say goodbye to those that have touched us in some way. This year’s piece was especially sad as one of my idols, Roger Ebert, was included. I wrote about him last year soon after he passed away.…
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DEAR READERS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 21, 2014

DEAR READERS, This weekend brings a few more releases that you may find a bit lackluster. I was not able to attending any screenings of 3 Days to Kill starring Kevin Costner or Pompeii starring “Game of Thrones” hunk Kit Harington, so I cannot report whether they are worth your time, effort, and hard earned…
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DEAR READERS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Feb 6, 2014

DEAR READERS, You may have noticed that I have bit a bit sparse lately on some of the new releases that have it your local multiplex. You may have checked in for my thoughts on the likes of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, The Nut Job, I, Frankenstein, or even Labor Day. I do love me…
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MERRY CHRISTMAS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 25, 2013

MERRY CHRISTMAS Merry Christmas to all of my loyal readers! I hope you have a joyous holiday. Even though my favorite Christmas movie is the James Stewart classic It’s a Wonderful Life, my favorite Christmas song is Judy Garland’s version of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” from Meet Me in St. Louis.…
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 28, 2013

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Steve Martin and John Candy in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Dear Readers, On this Thanksgiving Day, I would like to send my heartfelt gratitude and thanks to all of my devoted readers. I started this blog in 2010 and have seen it grow and gain new readers every month. I am thankful…
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