The Film “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man” Emerges as a Successful Extension of the Series
March 12, 2026 No Responses

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
March 10, 2026 No Responses

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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The Norwegian Feature “Sentimental Value” Offers A Deep Exploration into Family, Creativity and Reconciliation Through Art
January 23, 2026 No Responses

The Norwegian Feature “Sentimental Value” Offers A Deep Exploration into Family, Creativity and Reconciliation Through Art

Feature by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Now that award season is in full swing, certain films have unexpectedly bubbled up as the attention- grabbers. One such film is Norwegian director Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value.” With a brilliant cast — which.....
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In Director Craig Brewer’s “Song Sung Blue” The Power of Music Is Celebrated Through Performances by Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson
December 28, 2025 No Responses

In Director Craig Brewer’s “Song Sung Blue” The Power of Music Is Celebrated Through Performances by Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson

Review by Brad Balfour Film: “Song Sung Blue”Director: Craig BrewerCast: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Michael Imperioli, Fisher Stevens, Jim Belushi, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hilbert Hensley  if you’re going to se...
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“M3GAN 2.0” Thoroughly Revises This Tale of A Killer Robot and Turns It into Savior of The World
June 30, 2025 No Responses

“M3GAN 2.0” Thoroughly Revises This Tale of A Killer Robot and Turns It into Savior of The World

Feature by Brad Balfour Film: “M3GAN 2.0”Director: Gerard JohnstoneCast: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Amie Donald, Jenna Davis, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Jen Van Epps, Ivanna Sakhno, Aristotle Athari, Timm Sharp, Jemaine Clement When the post-...
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International Travel is Celebrated by Hundreds of Exhibitors at The Travel and Adventure Show Held at The Javits Center
January 23, 2025 No Responses

International Travel is Celebrated by Hundreds of Exhibitors at The Travel and Adventure Show Held at The Javits Center

Preview by Brad Balfour Taking place at the Javits Center, the 2025 Travel & Adventure Show, returns to New York Jan. 25-26 for its fourth year. As New York’s largest travel show, it boasts even more exhibitors, bigger trip giveaways...
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Denis Villeneuve, Co-writer, Producer, Director of “Dune: Part Two” Waxes Eloquently About His Sprawling Creation
January 21, 2025 No Responses

Denis Villeneuve, Co-writer, Producer, Director of “Dune: Part Two” Waxes Eloquently About His Sprawling Creation

Photo: Brad Balfour Feature by Brad Balfour In light of the climate change events affecting humanity lately — from intense wildfires in Los Angeles to the shock snowfalls in the South to the sudden deep freeze on the East Coast...
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In “The Outrun,” Saoirse Ronan Provides an Insightful Rendition of the Road To Recovery
December 4, 2024 No Responses

In “The Outrun,” Saoirse Ronan Provides an Insightful Rendition of the Road To Recovery

Review by Brad Balfour Film: “The Outrun”Director: Nora FingscheidtCast: Saoirse Ronan, Paapa Essiedu, Nabil Elouahabi, Izuka Hoyle, Lauren Lyle, Saskia Reeves, Stephen Dillane, Given its premise, “The Outrun” could have been a thoroughly mediocre ...
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At The Irish Rep, Director Marc Atkinson Borrull Shapes “The Beacon” into a Showcase for Kate Mulgrew and The Cast
November 20, 2024 No Responses

At The Irish Rep, Director Marc Atkinson Borrull Shapes “The Beacon” into a Showcase for Kate Mulgrew and The Cast

Play: “The Beacon”Playwright: Nancy HarrisDirector: Marc Atkinson Borrull Cast: Kate Mulgrew, Zach Appelman, Sean Bell, David Mattar Merten, Ayana Workman Where: Irish Repertory Theatre132 W. 22 StreetFrancis J. Greenburger MainstageWhen:&nb...
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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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