The Award-winning Biopic “I Swear”offers An Illuminating Look Into the Strange and Perplexing Condition Known as Tourette’s Syndrome

The Award-winning Biopic “I Swear”offers An Illuminating Look Into the Strange and Perplexing Condition Known as Tourette’s Syndrome

Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake Review by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Film: “I Swear”Director/Writer: Kent JonesCast: Robert Aramayo, Scott Ellis Watson, Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson, Peter Mullan, David Carlyle, Steven Cree, Francesco Piacentini-Smith, Jamie McAllistar, Ethan Stewart, Paul Donnelly, Douglas Rankine,...
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Belfast-born Actor Geraldine Hughes is the Pivot Point for “Ulster American” — The Dynamic New Play Currently on Stage at The Irish Repertory Theatre

Belfast-born Actor Geraldine Hughes is the Pivot Point for “Ulster American” — The Dynamic New Play Currently on Stage at The Irish Repertory Theatre

Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Probably nobody is better suited to be in “Ulster American,” the latest play being performed on the main stage of the Irish Repertory Theatre, than actor Geraldine Hughes. Born in West Belfast,&nb...
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The L’Alliance New York Hosts The Comic Arts Fest 2026 Featuring International Artist From Scotland, France and More

The L’Alliance New York Hosts The Comic Arts Fest 2026 Featuring International Artist From Scotland, France and More

Preview by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor What: Comic Arts Fest 2026When: Friday, April 24, 2026 – Sunday, April 26, 2026Where: L’Alliance New York22 E 60th St./55 E 59th StSociety of Illustrators128 E 63rd St Some of the world’s most celebrated grap...
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Irish Actor Barry Keoghan Plays Tommy Shelby’s son, Duke, with the Sinister Intent of Being A Crime Boss

Irish Actor Barry Keoghan Plays Tommy Shelby’s son, Duke, with the Sinister Intent of Being A Crime Boss

Feature Story by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Attending an early screening of “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man” recently at Netflix’s Paris Theater also gave me the opportunity to see and hear actor Barry Keoghan discuss his role as Duke Shelby,...
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In The Horror Film, “They Will Kill You,” Zazie Beatz Battles a Cult of Rich Satanists To Save Her Sister

In The Horror Film, “They Will Kill You,” Zazie Beatz Battles a Cult of Rich Satanists To Save Her Sister

Review by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Film: “They Will Kill You”Director: Kirill Sokolov,Cast: Zazie Beetz, Myha’la, Patricia Arquette, Tom Felton, Heather Graham In “They Will Kill You,” Asia Reaves (Zazie Beetz) takes a maid job at The Virgil, a 100-...
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The Film “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man” Emerges as a Successful Extension of the Series

The Film “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man” Emerges as a Successful Extension of the Series

A few years after the sixth season of the British TV “Peaky Blinders” series concluded, its cinematic extension –– “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man” –– kicks off with footage of concentration camp inmates producing counterfeit pound notes.
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In This Beautiful Mutation of a Classic Horror Film, Director Maggie Gyllenhaal Gives Latitude to Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale to Put Their Own Stamp on This Story

In This Beautiful Mutation of a Classic Horror Film, Director Maggie Gyllenhaal Gives Latitude to Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale to Put Their Own Stamp on This Story

In Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride!” “Frankenstein” author Mary Shelley speaks from the afterlife, saying she has a story she wants to tell after her famous tale, but could not due to her death. So she possesses Ida, a woman living in 1936 Chicago.
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Craicfest’s Terence Mulligan’s Answers Questions About Mixing Music and Film

Craicfest’s Terence Mulligan’s Answers Questions About Mixing Music and Film

Liam Neeson and Terence Mulligan Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Craicfest founder Terence Mulligan did something I always felt should be done more often mix music and movies. Over the years, I’ve seen a number of fine films...
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CraicFest 2026 kick Off St. Pat’s Festivities

CraicFest 2026 kick Off St. Pat’s Festivities

“Ballroom Boom” is narrated by Adam Clayton of U2 Preview by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor The legendary CraicFest kickoffs where the festival begins. Over the years, this series of events combines both Irish film and music. Launch by Terence Mulligan...
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Stylish and Compelling, “Crime 101” Provides a Bit of Heat On Screen This Month

Stylish and Compelling, “Crime 101” Provides a Bit of Heat On Screen This Month

Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth Review by Brad Balfour Arts Editor Film: “Crime 101”Director: Bart LaytonCast: Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Nick Nolte, Halle Berry, Tate Donovan Too many t...
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