17 June
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RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK on 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Steel Book Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Home Entertainment are proud to announce the release of Raiders of the Lost Ark in a Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook. They’re proclaiming this to be “the perfect Father’s Day gift” Each SteelBook comes with a digital copy of the film as well. Steven Spielberg and George Lucas’ much beloved collaboration has been thrilling audiences since 1981 and collectors will want to get their hands on this SteelBook. While they released a full 4-film box set on 4K last year, this is the first time they areRead More →

10 June
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JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION Interviews: Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Isabella Sermon Jurassic Park Dominion is set to take over theaters on June 10th, and it’s an absolute thrill having Jeff Goldblum and Laura Dern together again. I sat down with Dern, Goldblum, and Isabella Sermon to talk about the new film, seeing the original Jurassic Park for the first time, the groundbreaking technology Spielberg used, and a little John Williams talk. **Make sure to click SUBSCRIBE for more reviews and interviews** Here are the interviews!Read More →

08 February
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THE 94th ACADEMY AWARDS – THE NOMINATIONS And here are the nominees! Best PictureBelfastCODADon’t Look UpDrive My CarDuneKing RichardLicorice Pizza Nightmare Alley The Power of the Dog West Side Story Best DirectingKenneth Branagh, BelfastRyusuke Hamaguchi, Drive My CarPaul Thomas Anderson, Licorice PizzaJane Campion, The Power of the DogSteven Spielberg, West Side Story Best Actress in a Leading RoleJessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy FayeOlivia Colman, The Lost DaughterPenelope Cruz, Parallel MothersNicole Kidman, Being the RicardosKristen Stewart, Spencer Best Actor in a Leading RoleJavier Bardem, Being the RicardosBenedict Cumberbatch, The Power of the DogAndrew Garfield, tick, tick…BOOM!Will Smith, King RichardDenzel Washington, The Tragedy of Macbeth Best Actress in a Supporting RoleJessie Buckley, The Lost DaughterAriana DeBose, West Side StoryJudi Dench, BelfastKirsten Dunst, The Power ofRead More →

09 December
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WEST SIDE STORY Director: Steven SpielbergStarring: Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, Mike Faist, David Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Brian d’Arcy James, Corey Stoll The combination of Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner (Lincoln) working with the classic musical by Steven Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein, and Arthur Laurents comes with massive expectations knowing the caliber of these creative geniuses. Let me reassure you that their adaptation of West Side Story is potent and more relevant than ever before. As the snaps and percussion of Leonard Bernstein’s score ring out, Spielberg opens the film in the rubble of what will become Lincoln Center. The local gang of White AmericansRead More →

26 March
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READY PLAYER ONE Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Mark Rylance, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, Hannah John-Kramer, Win Morisaki, Philip Zhao, Simon Pegg One of this year’s most highly anticipated movies is Ready Player One, the latest from Steven Spielberg. It’s the big screen adaptation of Ernest Cline’s beloved novel. There’s as much riding on this film due to its fan base as there is with a new Star Wars or Marvel movie. In Columbus, Ohio in 2045, reality is a real bummer. The need to escape to a different world is paramount for so many people. The OASIS is a virtual realityRead More →

26 March
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INTERVIEWS WITH THE CAST OF “READY PLAYER ONE” I was fortunate enough to represent KSTP-TV’s “Twin Cities Live” at the Ready Player One press junket a couple of weeks ago. You know me and my adoration for all things Spielberg, and this was an unforgettable experience. While I didn’t get the opportunity to interview the man himself, it was great chatting with the cast about what it’s like working with him, their favorite ’80s pop culture landmarks, and for Lena Waithe, the importance of being an openly gay public figure. Here are all of the videos. Don’t forget to head over to my You TubeRead More →

11 January
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THE POST Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Bob Odenkirk, Carrie Coon, Sarah Paulson, Tracy Letts, Bradley Whitford, Bruce Greenwood, Matthew Rhys, Jesse Plemons, David Cross, Zach Woods Director Steven Spielberg has spent the recent part of his career making historical dramas with Munich, Lincoln, and Bridge of Spies, not to mention all of his war-based films. He wants to hold a mirror to our past so we can learn from history and apply it to our present day political environment. The Post uses the Vietnam War as it’s starting point with Matthew Rhys as Daniel, a vet who witnesses government officials lyingRead More →

15 December
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ALL THINGS STREAMING It’s been awhile since I’ve shared episodes of my podcast “All Things Streaming”. Here are all the details about the most recent episodes.Enjoy! Episode 15: Netflix’s “Mindhunter” Episodes 1-5 The genre of true crime has take over pop culture in recent years whether its documentaries or podcasts. Netflix’s latest series “Mindhunter” looks into into the behavior of real serial killers and is the latest endeavor from director David Fincher, best known for movies like “Seven”, “Zodiac”, and “The Social Network”. Host Paul McGuire Grimes is joined by Dawn McClain and Niles Schwartz to analyze the work of Fincher in this genre andRead More →

30 June
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THE BFG Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Mark Rylance, Rebecca Hall, Bill Hader, Ruby Barnhill, Jemaine Clement, Rafe Spall, Penelope Wilton There’s something nostalgic about seeing a Steven Spielberg film with the Amblin Entertainment studio logo playing before it starts. Spielberg and his crew composing of producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, trusty DP Janusz Kaminski and composer John Williams are back together again. This time the team takes on one of Roald Dahl’s beloved creations, The BFG. For a little girl named Sophie (Barnhill), the witching hour is that time in the middle of the night when the boogeyman comes out and people go missing.Read More →

19 October
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BRIDGE OF SPIES Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Amy Ryan, Austin Stowell, Jesse Plemons, Billy Magnussen, Will Rogers Steven Spielberg has tackled many war stories before with Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan, Lincoln, and War Horse. His latest film, Bridge of Spies, focuses in on the height of the Cold War in 1957. Tom Hanks stars as James Donovan, a Brooklyn insurance lawyer who is asked to defend Rudolf Abel (Rylance). He’s a Soviet spy who’s been captured and arrested for conspiracy to commit espionage. While most people would like to see him found guilty, Donovan believes he deserves a fair defense.Read More →