In “We Were Dangerous,” Māori Actress Rima Te Wiata is a Commanding Presence

In “We Were Dangerous,” Māori Actress Rima Te Wiata is a Commanding Presence

Exclusive Q&A By Brad Balfour Though the nation of New Zealand may seem like a far-off isolated place, disconnected from much of the world, it is in fact a fount of creative filmmaking, and a major global cinematic center. Much...
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Irishtown” Director Nicola Murphy Dubey Reveals the Process of Creating a New Comedy out of Ciara Elizabeth Smyth’s Words

Irishtown” Director Nicola Murphy Dubey Reveals the Process of Creating a New Comedy out of Ciara Elizabeth Smyth’s Words

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“We Are the Story” Featured at Margaret Mead Film Festival 2025

“We Are the Story” Featured at Margaret Mead Film Festival 2025

Still from “Seeds” Preview by Brad Balfour Margaret Mead Film FestivalMay 2 – 4, 2025American Museum of Natural History200 Central Park WestNew York, NY 10024(Entrance for Mead Film Festival programs is on 77th Street between Central Park Wes...
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Noted Choreographer Seán Curran Makes His Debut At NYU Skirball Center With The World Premiere of New Piece This Weekend

Noted Choreographer Seán Curran Makes His Debut At NYU Skirball Center With The World Premiere of New Piece This Weekend

Photo: Travis Magee Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour Beginning with traditional Irish step dancing as a child in Boston, veteran choreographer Seán Curran’s career in the arts spans 40 years. As a boy in the Boston suburb of Belmont, Massachusett...
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A Press Conference with Ryan Coogler and Key Cast Members of His Period Horror Film, “Sinners”

A Press Conference with Ryan Coogler and Key Cast Members of His Period Horror Film, “Sinners”

Film: SinnersDirector: Ryan CooglerCast: Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo, Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell, Li Jun Li, Jayme Lawson, Hailee Steinfeld, Wunmi Ellison, Omar Benson Miller, Lola Kirke While continuing with the “Creed” and “Black Panther” fran...
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In “Being Maria,” Veteran Actor Matt Dillon Brings Marlon Brando Alive

In “Being Maria,” Veteran Actor Matt Dillon Brings Marlon Brando Alive

Story by Brad Balfour Of all the features in Film at Lincoln Center’s Rendez-Vous with French Cinema (held March 6 – 16, 2025), “Being Maria” was the one that really piqued my interest. Freely adapted from Vanessa Schneider’s 2018 memoir...
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Self Help Africa Holds its Broadway Inspired 10th Anniversary Live Concert

Self Help Africa Holds its Broadway Inspired 10th Anniversary Live Concert

Monique ColemanPhoto: Brad Balfour Report by Brad Balfour What: 10th Annual Broadway for Self Help Africa ConcertWhen: Monday, March 24th 2025Who: Various PerformersWhere: The Green Room 42, 4th Floor570 10th Avenue in Yotel NYC Times Square Monday, March 24th...
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Origin Theatre Company’s Artistic Director Michael Mellamphy Discusses This Year’s 1st Irish Fest

Origin Theatre Company’s Artistic Director Michael Mellamphy Discusses This Year’s 1st Irish Fest

Now in its 17th year, Origin 1st Irish is the annual edition of the only festival devoted to producing and presenting theatrical works of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world. Taking place from April 1 to April 28 in three boroughs, Artistic Di...
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Ireland’s Comic Trio Foil, Arms and Hog Make It to NYC’s Carnegie Hall Despite it All

Ireland’s Comic Trio Foil, Arms and Hog Make It to NYC’s Carnegie Hall Despite it All

Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour What: Skittish Comedy Tour Who: Sean ‘Foil’ Finegan, Sean ‘Hog’ Flanagan and Conor ‘Arms’ McKennaWhen: March 20thWhere: Carnegie Hall After a rousing run of international dates, Irish comedy stars Foil Arms & H...
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“My First Ex-Husband” Transforms True Stories of Failed Couples Into Hilarious Comedic Opportunities

“My First Ex-Husband” Transforms True Stories of Failed Couples Into Hilarious Comedic Opportunities

Review by Brad Balfour Play: “My First Ex-Husband”Writer: Joy BeharDirector: Randal MylerCast: Judy Gold, Susan Lucci, Cathy Moriarty, Tonya Pinkins  Where: MMAC Theater248 W 60th St, (between Amsterdam & West End Avenues) With the Off-Broadway wo...
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