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The 43rd Annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival
The 43rd Annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival Minnesota is blessed with, not one, but two big film festivals every year highlighting unique programming and opportunities that only happen at a film festival. Up first is the annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) that runs April 11 – April 25, 2024 at…
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THE CRISIS FILES Podcast: Case File #90 “Royal Secrets”
THE CRISIS FILES Podcast: Case File #90 “Royal Secrets” If you listen to podcasts, I highly recommend “The Crisis Files” from Roshini Rajkumar. I’ve known and collaborated with Roshini for years, as she’s a crisis strategist, media insider, and C-suite advisor. You may know her from her work on WCCO Radio or her many appearances…
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Book Review: THE BLUES BROTHERS
THE BLUES BROTHERS: An Epic Friendship, The Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic Yes, you read that correctly. I’m doing a book review. I love books about movies, especially when they hit a sweet spot of being a fun oral history and a deep dive into the history of its…
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Paul McGuire Grimes Presents: GOOD WILL HUNTING
Paul McGuire Grimes Presents: GOOD WILL HUNTING I still remember seeing Good Will Hunting in the theaters back in 1997. Pretty sure it was at the AMC Southdale. It was in a box office and award season dominated by Titanic, but Good Will Hunting became the little indie film that could. The Miramax title was…
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Paul McGuire Grimes Presents: DR. STRANGELOVE
Paul McGuire Grimes Presents: DR. STRANGELOVE OR: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB Stanley Kubrick is one of the greatest directors of all time having redefined the power of cinema with 2001: A Space Odyssey to shocking audiences with A Clockwork Orange and The Shining, just to name a few. I…
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MOVIES OVERLOOKED BY THE ACADEMY
MOVIES OVERLOOKED BY THE ACADEMY The Academy announced their nominations on Tuesday, January 23, and a few movies were left off the list completely! It was such a strong year at the movies, but here are five films I believe the Academy overlooked that deserve your attention. Don’t let these movies slip by, just because…
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Paul McGuire Grimes Presents: ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN
Paul McGuire Grimes Presents: ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN One of my personal beliefs is that movies can both entertain and educate us. This rings wholly true for Alan J. Pakula’s 1976’s masterpiece All the President’s Men. The film is based on the true story of Washington Post investigative reporters Bob Woodward (Robert Redford) and Carl…
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THE CRISIS FILES Podcast: Case File #76 Crystal Balls
THE CRISIS FILES Podcast: Case File #76 Crystal Balls It’s always a pleasure joining Roshini Rajkumar on her podcast “The Crisis Files” I’ve been featured guest since it launched. Look for our recent “trilogy” of episodes (Case Files #53, 63, and 73) covering the SAG-AFTRA & WGA Strikes. I’m back again in this week’s special…
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PAUL’S TOP 10 MOVIES OF 2023
PAUL’S TOP 10 MOVIES OF 2023 It’s that time of year where we look back at the best movies of the year! It was an exciting year at the movies with audiences coming out in droves for the “Barbenheimer” Double Feature to Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour to a slew of new horror movies. It…
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Paul McGuire Grimes Presents: MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS My monthly movie series at Emagine Theaters “Paul McGuire Grimes Presents” has been a big hit, and it’s been so rewarding seeing these movies back on the big screen with a fun audience. I lead a discussion after every screening, and it’s a real treat getting to talk about these…
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