Shot Entirely in IMAX®, Oscar-Winning Director Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” Amazes in its Spectacle and Scope
July 24, 2026 No Responses

Shot Entirely in IMAX®, Oscar-Winning Director Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” Amazes in its Spectacle and Scope

Review by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor  Film: “The Odyssey”Director: Christopher NolanCast: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Samantha Morton, Jon Bernthal, Bill Irwin, John Leguizamo, Mia Goth, Will Yun Lee, Corey Hawkins, Himesh Patel ...
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Irish Director Ian Thuillier Makes a Film About Bono’s First Best Friend Painter and Former Virgin Prune Guggi
July 5, 2026 No Responses

Irish Director Ian Thuillier Makes a Film About Bono’s First Best Friend Painter and Former Virgin Prune Guggi

Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour  Film: “Guggi”Director: Ian ThuillierProducers: Gabriella Janni, Ian ThuillierCast: Guggi, Bono, Gavin Friday, Jim Sheridan, Kelly Grovier, Sean Scully, Mannix Flynn Run Time: 77 minutes On...
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Irish America 250 Announces Several Initiatives to Celebrate the Irish Contribution to the United States of America
July 4, 2026 No Responses

Irish America 250 Announces Several Initiatives to Celebrate the Irish Contribution to the United States of America

Report by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor On President’s Day –– Monday, February 16, 2026 –– the official launch of Irish America 250 took place in New York City’s Irish American Historical Society at 5th Ave and 80th St. That event was the...
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“Supergirl” Soars Into the DC Cinematic Universe Providing a Flawed but Heroic Character
July 3, 2026 No Responses

“Supergirl” Soars Into the DC Cinematic Universe Providing a Flawed but Heroic Character

Review by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Film: “Supergirl” Director: Craig Gillespiescreenplay: Ana NogueiraCast: Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, David Corenswet, Jason Momoa As James Gunn’s DC Studios evol...
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The Sold Out Celtic Cruise Provided NY’s Irish Community a Fun Evening and Funding for Emerald Island Immigration Center
July 1, 2026 No Responses

The Sold Out Celtic Cruise Provided NY’s Irish Community a Fun Evening and Funding for Emerald Island Immigration Center

Report. By Brad balfour, Arts Editor On Wednesday, June 10, 2026 over 100 people boarded the Spirit of New York at Pier 62, Chelsea Piers in New York City. For over four and a half hours of an open bar, all-you-can-eat buffet, six...
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Author Carina McNally Crafts a Novel With Mystical Underpinnings about Ireland During Cromwell’s Horrific Reign
June 28, 2026 No Responses

Author Carina McNally Crafts a Novel With Mystical Underpinnings about Ireland During Cromwell’s Horrific Reign

Spotlight by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Book: “Mithim”Author: Carina McNallyPublisher: Mercier Press There are so many tales in Irish history that merit a novel or two, so it’s great to find one about a period in history that needs further scrutiny....
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Legendary Director Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” Asks the Big Question — “Do You Believe We Are Not Alone in The Universe?”
June 28, 2026 No Responses

Legendary Director Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” Asks the Big Question — “Do You Believe We Are Not Alone in The Universe?”

Review by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Film: “Disclosure Day”Director: Steven SpielbergScreenplay: David KoeppCast: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo. Elizabeth Marvel, Wyatt Russell Yes, I know it’s a big e...
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Origin Theatre Company’s New Co-Directors Labhaoise Magee and Aidan Cleary Speak Out About The 2026 Season of Origin Irish Theatre Festival
June 13, 2026 No Responses

Origin Theatre Company’s New Co-Directors Labhaoise Magee and Aidan Cleary Speak Out About The 2026 Season of Origin Irish Theatre Festival

Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Since its founding in 2002, the Origin Theater Company has introduced to US audiences works by over 300 playwrights from such countries as the Netherlands, Sweden, Romania, Macedonia, Norway, Italy, Ireland and ...
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An Evocative and Provocative Narrative Feature Debut, “Tuner” Makes For An Unusual Crime Thriller
June 12, 2026 No Responses

An Evocative and Provocative Narrative Feature Debut, “Tuner” Makes For An Unusual Crime Thriller

Review by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Film: “Tuner” Director: Daniel Roher  Cast: Leo Woodall, Havana Rose Liu, Lior Raz, Tovah Feldshuh, Jean Reno, Dustin Hoffman Any movie featuring legendary Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman can’t be all bad. But the lon...
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Long A Fixture on the Celtic Music Scene, Susan McKeown is Actively Expanding Her Cultural Repertoire — Again
June 10, 2026 No Responses

Long A Fixture on the Celtic Music Scene, Susan McKeown is Actively Expanding Her Cultural Repertoire — Again

Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Every year, I try to attend at least one day of The Lower East Side Festival of the Arts held at the Theater for The New City on First Avenue. No matter what time I...
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