“Chaos Walking” Steps Into The Theater as Interesting Sci-fi But Stumbles At The Get Go
April 15, 2021 No Responses

“Chaos Walking” Steps Into The Theater as Interesting Sci-fi But Stumbles At The Get Go

Review by Brad Balfour Chaos Walking Director: Doug Liman Cast: Daisy Ridley. Tom Holland, Mads Mikkelsen, Demián Bichir, Cynthia Erivo, Nick Jonas, Ray McKinnon, Kurt Sutter, David Oyelowo When my local AMC fully reopened more than a month ago, I...
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Michaela Eremiasova’s Journey To The United States Through Music
April 7, 2021 No Responses

Michaela Eremiasova’s Journey To The United States Through Music

Q&A by Brad Balfour When young Michaela Eremiasova came to the United States from the Czech Republic, she already loved and had studied music. As she explained: “Music has been always my ultimate love, my soulmate since I remember. There...
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A Documentary Celebrating Women in Classical Music Streams During Women’s History Month
March 23, 2021 No Responses

A Documentary Celebrating Women in Classical Music Streams During Women’s History Month

Forte Director: David Donnelly Producers: David Donnelly, Anastasia Boudanoque Cast: Tatiana Berman, Anastasia Boudanoque, Elbjorg Hemsing Q&A by Brad Balfour When the film Forte premiered a year ago at Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center Justice Forum, it...
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In “Rose Plays Julie,” An Adoptee Discovers The Dark Side to Her Birth Circumstances
March 16, 2021 No Responses

In “Rose Plays Julie,” An Adoptee Discovers The Dark Side to Her Birth Circumstances

Review by Brad Balfour Rose Plays Julie directors: Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor cast: Ann Skelly, Orla Brady, Aidan Gillen Talk about making a film that offers a fresh take on the matter of sexual assault and its consequences. In...
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Celebrate This Pandemic St. Patrick’s Day With These Virtual Events
March 16, 2021 No Responses

Celebrate This Pandemic St. Patrick’s Day With These Virtual Events

What an odd St. Patrick’s Day to be in this on-going state of pandemic. Though we still can’t celebrate in person, at a bar, marching in the parade or even a large family gathering, there are ways to enjoy the...
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A Virtual Irish Poetry Slam For a Very Real St. Patrick’s Day
March 16, 2021 No Responses

A Virtual Irish Poetry Slam For a Very Real St. Patrick’s Day

The Gingold Theatrical Group Irish Poetry Slam live streamed on the GTG Faceook page from 6 pm Various Artists Now celebrating its 16th year, Gingold Theatrical Group‘s Project Shaw made history in December 2009 as the first company ever to...
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Long-Time Printer Steve Isaacson Adjusts To The Times and Is A Maker of COVID Masks
March 15, 2021 No Responses

Long-Time Printer Steve Isaacson Adjusts To The Times and Is A Maker of COVID Masks

Interview By Mike Greenly Mandatory mask-wearing started since April of last year. For local printer Steve Isaacson, he produced business cards and a host of personalized items to convey a message to others. Producing masks was quickly added to the...
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Through Frances McDormand’s Commanding Performance, The Award-Winning “Nomadland” Explores A Hidden Traveler Community Right In Front of Us
March 10, 2021 No Responses

Through Frances McDormand’s Commanding Performance, The Award-Winning “Nomadland” Explores A Hidden Traveler Community Right In Front of Us

Review by Brad Balfour Nomadland Director: Chloe Zhao Cast: Frances McDormand, David Straithairn, Linda May, Swankie, Bob Wells When I  hit college, lo those many years ago, I met a young Irish Catholic woman— named Eileen, of course — fell...
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Sad Story of a Jazz Great Recalled in “The United States vs. Billie Holiday”
March 3, 2021 No Responses

Sad Story of a Jazz Great Recalled in “The United States vs. Billie Holiday”

Review by Brad Balfour The United States vs. Billie Holiday Director: Lee Daniels Writers: Suzan-Lori Parks (screenplay), Johann Hari (book, Chasing the Scream) Cast: Andra Day, Trevante Rhodes, Garrett Hedlund When I decided to view The United States vs. Bill...
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March Madness or a Return to Sanity as The Pandemic Recedes — Sort Of
March 3, 2021 No Responses

March Madness or a Return to Sanity as The Pandemic Recedes — Sort Of

News and Reflections by Brad Balfour It’s the beginning of March 2021, nearly one year after I got coronavirus, that is COVID 19. I lay on my couch, now a covid long-hauler, a victim of a year-long down turn in...
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