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 →

15 September
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FALL MOVIE PREVIEW 2015 EDITION This fall season may be one of the best in recent years. It’s chock-full of exceptionally buzzy movies that I’m super excited about. We have films from big directors (Spielberg, Abrams, Mendes, Scott), promising teen/children’s movies (The Good Dinosaur, Goosebumps, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2), and of course plenty of movies looking for Oscar gold. ‘Tis the season! I had a hard time narrowing down my top ten, but here they are: 10. THE DANISH GIRL Director: Tom Hooper Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Matthias Schoenaerts, Ben Whishaw Eddie Redmayne reteams with his Les Miserables director Tom Hooper andRead More →

05 June
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BRIDGE OF SPIES Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda, Amy Ryan, Billy Magnussen You all know how much I love Steven Spielberg and his accomplishments to the silver screen. My childhood was shaped by films like Jurassic Park, E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, and Jaws. As an adult, it’s hard not to be moved by films like Schindler’s List and Saving Private Ryan. His latest film is another collaboration with Tom Hanks, who has previously starred in three of his films (SPR, Catch Me If You Can, The Terminal). Hanks plays James Donovan, a Brooklyn insurance lawyer who has been tasked byRead More →

20 February
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Unleash Your Inner Foodie: FOR YOUR OSCAR PARTY CONSIDERATION I am once again honored to have DeeAnn McArdle publish one of my articles for her wonderful foodie and entertaining website “Unleash Your Inner Foodie”. She asked me for my annual article regarding all things Oscars! We throw an Oscar party each year with many friends so I thought this was a perfect idea for her website. Don’t forget to check out the rest of her website for fabulous recipes and cocktails for your Oscar party! Here’s the beginning of the article: “We’re delighted our favorite Movie Critic – Paul McGuire is back to share hisRead More →

01 January
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PAUL’S YEAR AT THE MOVIES: 2012 EDITION I started this blog two and a half years ago and have loved writing reviews and sharing my thoughts with all of my loyal readers. It brings me great joy whenever I get to share a passion of mine with others. Whether you have left comments on the blog or on my Facebook page, I THANK YOU! It means the world to me. In 2011 I started tracking how many new movies I watched in a year. I wanted to track the number of movies, where, when, and how I saw the movie. I must give credit toRead More →