Star Trek’s Dominic Keating Remains An “Unbelievable” Actor Even During The Pandemic

Star Trek’s Dominic Keating Remains An “Unbelievable” Actor Even During The Pandemic

Interview by Brad Balfour In the Star Trek universe, British actor Dominic Keating established himself as a significant player once he joined the Star Trek: Enterprise cast as Lieutenant Malcolm Reed, one of its core members. As the Enterprise’s armory...
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Is The Future of Space Flight Now A Privatized Affair?

Is The Future of Space Flight Now A Privatized Affair?

Essay by Brad Balfour I’ve always been someone who looks ahead and believes that, in hope for the future, we have to look to the skies. While NASA’s own space programs are part of the past, the future is now...
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Drive-In Theaters Return To New York and Beyond – Thanks to The Corona-verse

Drive-In Theaters Return To New York and Beyond – Thanks to The Corona-verse

Story by Brad Balfour It’s an understatement to say that 2020 has brought on some unexpected twists — like a global pandemic, lockdowns and social distancing — and the resurgence of drive-in theaters is also one result. Tribeca Films is...
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The Landry Brothers Are Pioneers In Improving The Aging Experience

The Landry Brothers Are Pioneers In Improving The Aging Experience

Interview by Mike Greenly The topic of growing older is about as universal as one can imagine. Being no spring chicken myself, I often think about growing older — while still loving the zest and commitment I feel for everything...
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Shane MacGowan’s Pogues Lives On Through the Group Poguetry — Now On Tour

Shane MacGowan’s Pogues Lives On Through the Group Poguetry — Now On Tour

interview by Brad Balfour Poguetry/Lost Bayou Ramblers 2020 Tour March 5 – City Winery, Boston MA March 6 – City Winery, Philadelphia, PA March 7 – Black Cat, Washington DC March 8 – Rough Trade, Brooklyn, NY March 12 –...
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Astoria’s The Strand Smokehouse Offers A Local Down-Homey Place for Meat and Mead Lovers

Astoria’s The Strand Smokehouse Offers A Local Down-Homey Place for Meat and Mead Lovers

by Brad Balfour The Strand Smokehouse 25-27 Broadway Astoria, NY 11106 info@thestrandsmokehouse.com 718-440-3231 Hours Tuesday -Thursday: 4pm – 12am Friday: 4pm – 1am Saturday: 12pm – 2am Sunday: 12pm – 12am Okay so maybe it took my lov...
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Director Todd Philips and Actor Joaquin Phoenix formed a Unique Union in making Joker An Award Oriented Hit

Director Todd Philips and Actor Joaquin Phoenix formed a Unique Union in making Joker An Award Oriented Hit

by Brad Balfour Viewing Joker a second time — thanks to Deadline’s Awardsline screening series — not only provided further insight but also a chance to hear director Todd Phillips explain himself, just as he did at the film’s World...
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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Viewed Through Emerald Lens

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Viewed Through Emerald Lens

by Brad Balfour Though it seems like Christmas season just ended, we’ve gone through several major life changing events from New Year’s day to the Super Bowl to the Oscars. And now Valentine’s Day is upon us as well. That...
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How Words Brought Me To My Irish Connections

How Words Brought Me To My Irish Connections

Special Feature by Mike Greenly (Eileen Shapiro & Rosie O’Donnell photo: Billy Hess ) With my last name, people  assume I’m Irish. Not so. My father’s original name was “Greenberg” – but when he was applying to medical schools in...
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Former Southerner Mike Greenly Transforms From Corporate Exec To Life As A Lyricist & Inspirational Speaker

Former Southerner Mike Greenly Transforms From Corporate Exec To Life As A Lyricist & Inspirational Speaker

If you were to meet septuagenarian Mike Greenly — whose demeanor matches the former corporate executive he is — you’d be surprised to learn that he’s a successful pop music lyricist who’s had 10 of his songs charted as Billboard...
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