The 16th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival Returns to New York
April 3, 2024 No Responses

The 16th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival Returns to New York

Preview by Brad Balfour ReelAbillities Film Festival: New YorkApril 3 – 10, 2024Venues throughout New York and Online Since 2007, the ReelAbillities Film Festival has presented films by and about people with disabilities. Continuing that proud tradition, the 16th edition...
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“Society of the Snow” is One of the Most Harrowing films of All Time — and Chilling As Well
April 1, 2024 No Responses

“Society of the Snow” is One of the Most Harrowing films of All Time — and Chilling As Well

Director J.A. Bayona Photo: Brad Balfour Story by Brad Balfour It’s an understatement to say that I’ve seen lots of films with varying degrees of frightening circumstances informing them. But “Society of The Snow” was one of the most harrowing —...
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William Spencer Reilly’s Sober St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Makes it Through its 13th Year
March 31, 2024 No Responses

William Spencer Reilly’s Sober St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Makes it Through its 13th Year

Q&A by Brad Balfour When rock-punk poet Shane McGowan died, the love of drink was again in focus as part of his story. Over Indulging has been a part of the Irish experience, and certainly, when St Patrick’s Day rolls...
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Embodying The Tradition of Irish Theatrical Production, The Origin Theatre 1st Irish Festival Returns March 23 to April 28, 2024
March 29, 2024 No Responses

Embodying The Tradition of Irish Theatrical Production, The Origin Theatre 1st Irish Festival Returns March 23 to April 28, 2024

Preview by Brad Balfour Held at performance spaces across NYC, the 1st Irish Festival features 15 new plays, 10 of which are in competition, with productions from NYC and Ireland from March 23 to April 28, 2024. The 1st Irish...
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It’s Officially Spring Now That The New York International Auto Show Returns to Javits Center This Weekend
March 27, 2024 No Responses

It’s Officially Spring Now That The New York International Auto Show Returns to Javits Center This Weekend

Preview by Brad Balfour New York International Auto ShowMarch 29 – April 7, 2024Jacob K. Javits Center Spring has sprung, and that means The New York International Auto Show rears itself up in the Jacob K Javits Center once again....
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Cork-Born Cillian Murphy Makes Winning The Oscar a Reality As The First Irish Person to Be So Awarded
March 14, 2024 No Responses

Cork-Born Cillian Murphy Makes Winning The Oscar a Reality As The First Irish Person to Be So Awarded

Report by Brad Balfour Given the sweep that “Oppenheimer” made at this year’s Oscar ceremony — its 96th edition — the film has to be reckoned with in one way or another. It’s definitely a triumph for all involved not...
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Malachy McCourt, A Legend of New York’s Irish-American Community, Has Died at 92
March 12, 2024 No Responses

Malachy McCourt, A Legend of New York’s Irish-American Community, Has Died at 92

Memorial by Brad Balfour It’s hard to believe that I won’t run into Malachy McCourt again. It seemed like he was there at every Irish arts-oriented event I attended. Whether he was sitting at a table away from his electric...
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Through Director Matthew Heineman’s Award-nominated doc “American Symphony,” Musician Jon Batiste’s Compositional Achievement and His Wife’s Battle to Overcome Cancer are Examined
March 10, 2024 No Responses

Through Director Matthew Heineman’s Award-nominated doc “American Symphony,” Musician Jon Batiste’s Compositional Achievement and His Wife’s Battle to Overcome Cancer are Examined

Story by Brad Balfour In 2015, when Stephen Colbert launched his version of the Late Show — taking over from David Letterman — one of his first moves was to invite musician Jon Batiste and his group, Stay Human, to...
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The Provocative “Poor Things” — Starring Emma Stone — has Racked up Multiple Award wins and Noms Due to a Great Script by Tony McNamara
March 10, 2024 No Responses

The Provocative “Poor Things” — Starring Emma Stone — has Racked up Multiple Award wins and Noms Due to a Great Script by Tony McNamara

Story by Brad Balfour Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Script: Tony McNamara Cast: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Jerrod Carmichael, Christopher Abbott It may have taken a while but Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” ultimatel...
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In “Nyad,” Oscar Nominee Annette Bening Plays Diana Nyad, The Swimmer who Accomplished the Near-Impossible Feat of Swimming Non-Stop Between Cuba and Florida
February 29, 2024 No Responses

In “Nyad,” Oscar Nominee Annette Bening Plays Diana Nyad, The Swimmer who Accomplished the Near-Impossible Feat of Swimming Non-Stop Between Cuba and Florida

Report by Brad Balfour Film: “Nyad”Directors: Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin Cast: Annette Bening, Jodie Foster, Rhys Ifans  Having joined the much vaunted Oscar nominee list again — this time for “Nyad” — actor Annette ...
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