Actor Barry Keoghan Stars in “Bird” as a Punk Tattooed Father Coping with His Daughter’s Coming of Age
November 13, 2024 No Responses

Actor Barry Keoghan Stars in “Bird” as a Punk Tattooed Father Coping with His Daughter’s Coming of Age

Dublin born actor Barry Keoghan likes to take on unique, uncharacteristic roles at every turn, as he says. And so he does — especially while starring in British indie darling Andrea Arnold’s latest film, “Bird.”
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In The New Film “Conclave,” The Machinations of Finding a New Pope Are Revealed
October 31, 2024 No Responses

In The New Film “Conclave,” The Machinations of Finding a New Pope Are Revealed

How the succession of a human-born, spiritually-infused leader of the church’s 1.39 billion members/believers takes place is difficult enough to understand — even if you’re an ardent insider. But for the many who stand outside the church, it really seems...
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In Director Pablo Larrain’s Latest BioPic, Angelina Jolie Transforms into The Late Opera Diva Maria Callas During her Waning Years
October 26, 2024 No Responses

In Director Pablo Larrain’s Latest BioPic, Angelina Jolie Transforms into The Late Opera Diva Maria Callas During her Waning Years

Larraín has created “Maria,” his latest examination of a famous woman. This sort of biopic got released in this city when it hit the 62nd edition of The New York Film Festival as part of its Spotlight section at the end of September.
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Director Rich Peppiatt Brings Irish Hip Hop to the World Through his Award-Winning Film “Kneecap”
August 7, 2024 No Responses

Director Rich Peppiatt Brings Irish Hip Hop to the World Through his Award-Winning Film “Kneecap”

Photo: Brad Balfour Q&A by Brad Balfour When I was given tickets to its Tribeca Festival premiere, I was excited to see “Kneecap,” even if only to hear Gaelic rap. Thanks to the manic performance of this Belfast-based trio and the...
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“The Forever Purge” Is A Futuristic New Film That’s More A Part of These Times Than Ever
August 3, 2021 No Responses

“The Forever Purge” Is A Futuristic New Film That’s More A Part of These Times Than Ever

  Review by Brad Balfour Director: Everardo Gout Cast: Ana de la Reguera, Tenoch Huerta, Josh Lucas, Cassidy Freeman, Leven Rambin, Alejandro Edda, Will Patton The fifth in a cinematic series, “The Forever Purge” is the ultimate conclusion of an...
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A Unique Streaming Service Helps Alleviate Suffering of Those Who Have Lost Loved Ones During the Pandemic and Beyond
July 31, 2021 No Responses

A Unique Streaming Service Helps Alleviate Suffering of Those Who Have Lost Loved Ones During the Pandemic and Beyond

Feature by Brad Balfour During the pandemic lockdown, various technologies came to the rescue. Many felt they couldn’t survive without their devices, phones or laptops. Streaming services reigned supreme and Amazon provided every product possible. So Christo...
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An Unresolved Murder In West Cork Still Keeps Audiences Intrigued 25 Years Later
July 7, 2021 No Responses

An Unresolved Murder In West Cork Still Keeps Audiences Intrigued 25 Years Later

  Story by Brad Balfour When Sophie Toscan du Plantier was found murdered on December 23rd, 1996, near her holiday home in Drinane, near Schull, County Cork, Ireland, it shocked not only the county but the country. It had been...
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“F9” Continues The Fast Saga, Becomes A Hit and Provides Further Wealth to Vin Deisel
June 30, 2021 No Responses

“F9” Continues The Fast Saga, Becomes A Hit and Provides Further Wealth to Vin Deisel

Review by Brad Balfour F9 (Fast & Furious) Director: Justin Lin Cast: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, John Cena, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang, Michael Rooker, Helen Mirren, Kurt Russell, Charlize Theron If there w...
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Director/Musician Questlove Takes The Recordings of a 50-Year-Old Concert And Makes a Film and Manifesto
June 30, 2021 No Responses

Director/Musician Questlove Takes The Recordings of a 50-Year-Old Concert And Makes a Film and Manifesto

Report by Brad Balfour Back in 1969, The Woodstock Music Festival captured the world’s imagination. At virtually the same time, 100 miles away, Harlem hosted a music festival which was so totally overlooked that filmmaker Hal Tulchin — who recorded...
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The Long Journey Behind This Summer’s Hot Film, “In The Heights,” Is Revealed by Its Two Lead Actresses
June 23, 2021 No Responses

The Long Journey Behind This Summer’s Hot Film, “In The Heights,” Is Revealed by Its Two Lead Actresses

Story by Brad Balfour Preceding its world premiere at The 2021 Tribeca Festival, the musical celebration, In The Heights, enjoyed a special screening for the influencer set at the AMC 42nd St. the night before. Both the film — and...
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