Category: Interviews

IN CONVERSATION: MARLON WEST

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 22, 2016

IN CONVERSATION: MARLON WEST, Heads of Effects Animation on Disney’s Moana When you think of animated movies, it’s safe to assume Disney is the first thing that comes to mind. Many of us grew up watching Disney movies and that love has carried on into adulthood. For me, movies like The Lion King, Beauty and…
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LINKLATER, A DREAM COLLABORATOR

Paul McGuire Grimes

Apr 11, 2016

LINKLATER, A DREAM COLLABORATOR: A Conversation with the Cast of “Everybody Wants Some!!” It’s not hard to watch a Richard Linklater film and fall in love with his style and characters. Whether he’s making a romantic trilogy, following a bunch of stoners on the last day of school, or taking twelve years to show a…
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A CONVERSATION WITH TODD HAYNES AND CHRISTINE VACHON ON “CAROL”

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 22, 2015

A CONVERSATION WITH TODD HAYNES AND CHRISTINE VACHON ON “CAROL” Director Todd Haynes and his producing partner Christine Vachon have been working together for twenty years now through her production company Killer Films. Their films, including Far From Heaven and Velvet Goldmine, have been celebrated by critics and moviegoers for their depiction of gay and lesbian…
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AN INTERVIEW WITH CRAIG SCHULZ AND STEVE MARTINO FROM “THE PEANUTS MOVIE”

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 18, 2015

AN INTERVIEW WITH CRAIG SCHULZ AND STEVE MARTINO FROM “THE PEANUTS MOVIE” To help celebrate the release of The Peanuts Movie, it was declared Charles M. Schulz Day here in Minneapolis on October 20, 2015. Steve Martino, the director of the film along with…
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A WARM RETURN HOME FOR “NO ESCAPE” FILMMAKERS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Sep 2, 2015

An interview with John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle by Paul McGuire Grimes The original version of this was first published in City Pages on September 1, 2015 It was a welcome return home to Minnesota for John Erick Dowdle and his brother Drew as they made an appearance at the…
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My Criterion Collection: DAZED AND CONFUSED (1993)

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jan 28, 2015

DAZED AND CONFUSED (1993) Writer/Director: Richard Linklater Starring: Jason London, Shawn Andrews, Rory Cochrane, Joey Lauren Adams, Parker Posey, Anthony Rapp, Adam Goldberg, Ben Affleck, Milla Jovovich, Sasha Jenson, Matthew McConaughey, Wiley Wiggins, Marissa Ribisi Truth be told I watched Dazed and Confused for the first time just a few weeks ago. The film has…
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THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER 2014 OSCARS ROUNDTABLE: THE ACTORS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 5, 2014

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER 2014 OSCARS ROUNDTABLE: THE ACTORS The Hollywood Reporter offers insightful roundtable discussions with some of the best talent working in the business. I love their Oscar Roundtable series every year, and I try to post each one of them. Here are six actors that are…
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THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER 2014 OSCARS ROUNDTABLE: THE ACTRESSES

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 28, 2014

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER 2014 OSCARS ROUNDTABLE: THE ACTRESSES Every year I like to feature the Oscar Roundtables done by “The Hollywood Reporter”. They highlight the actors, actresses, directors, writers, and producers that are receiving acclaim for their work this year. Here are the seven incredible actresses chosen this…
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A ROUNDTABLE INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR BENNETT MILLER

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 25, 2014

A ROUNDTABLE INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR BENNETT MILLER On November 5, 2014, I had the opportunity to take part in a roundtable interview with Academy Award nominated director, Bennett Miller. His previous films, Capote and Moneyball both received critical acclaim, and I would not be surprised if his latest film, Foxcatcher,…
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THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER–The 2013 Full Uncensored Actresses and Producers Roundtable

Paul McGuire Grimes

Nov 26, 2013

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER–The 2013 Full Uncensored Actresses and Producers Roundtable The Hollywood Reporter continues their roundtable discussions with two more that have been released in the series. This time we have many of the actresses and producers that are making a splash this awards season. You may notice some of the same movies being discussed,…
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