Category: Interviews

AMERICAN ASSASSIN PRESS INTERVIEWS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 16, 2017

AMERICAN ASSASSIN PRESS INTERVIEWS Here are the videos from the American Assassin press junket. it’s the new government/spy action thriller based on the best-selling book series by Vince Flynn. Michael Keaton “Stan Hurley” & Dylan O’Brien “Mitch Rapp” Taylor Kitsch “Ghost” Shiva Negar “Annika” Currently playing in theaters On BluRay/DVD/Video On Demand December…
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IN CONVERSATION: THE FILMMAKERS BEHIND “AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL”

Paul McGuire Grimes

Aug 13, 2017

IN CONVERSATION: THE FILMMAKERS BEHIND “AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL” with Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk In 2006, Vice President Al Gore made the documentary An Inconvenient Truth to shed light on the issue of global warming and the climate crisis at hand. It has been the major focus of his career since leaving politics. It led…
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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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