It’s Officially Spring Now That The New York International Auto Show Returns to Javits Center This Weekend
March 27, 2024 No Responses

It’s Officially Spring Now That The New York International Auto Show Returns to Javits Center This Weekend

Preview by Brad Balfour New York International Auto ShowMarch 29 – April 7, 2024Jacob K. Javits Center Spring has sprung, and that means The New York International Auto Show rears itself up in the Jacob K Javits Center once again....
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Cork-Born Cillian Murphy Makes Winning The Oscar a Reality As The First Irish Person to Be So Awarded
March 14, 2024 No Responses

Cork-Born Cillian Murphy Makes Winning The Oscar a Reality As The First Irish Person to Be So Awarded

Report by Brad Balfour Given the sweep that “Oppenheimer” made at this year’s Oscar ceremony — its 96th edition — the film has to be reckoned with in one way or another. It’s definitely a triumph for all involved not...
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Malachy McCourt, A Legend of New York’s Irish-American Community, Has Died at 92
March 12, 2024 No Responses

Malachy McCourt, A Legend of New York’s Irish-American Community, Has Died at 92

Memorial by Brad Balfour It’s hard to believe that I won’t run into Malachy McCourt again. It seemed like he was there at every Irish arts-oriented event I attended. Whether he was sitting at a table away from his electric...
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Through Director Matthew Heineman’s Award-nominated doc “American Symphony,” Musician Jon Batiste’s Compositional Achievement and His Wife’s Battle to Overcome Cancer are Examined
March 10, 2024 No Responses

Through Director Matthew Heineman’s Award-nominated doc “American Symphony,” Musician Jon Batiste’s Compositional Achievement and His Wife’s Battle to Overcome Cancer are Examined

Story by Brad Balfour In 2015, when Stephen Colbert launched his version of the Late Show — taking over from David Letterman — one of his first moves was to invite musician Jon Batiste and his group, Stay Human, to...
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The Provocative “Poor Things” — Starring Emma Stone — has Racked up Multiple Award wins and Noms Due to a Great Script by Tony McNamara
March 10, 2024 No Responses

The Provocative “Poor Things” — Starring Emma Stone — has Racked up Multiple Award wins and Noms Due to a Great Script by Tony McNamara

Story by Brad Balfour Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Script: Tony McNamara Cast: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Jerrod Carmichael, Christopher Abbott It may have taken a while but Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” ultimatel...
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In “Nyad,” Oscar Nominee Annette Bening Plays Diana Nyad, The Swimmer who Accomplished the Near-Impossible Feat of Swimming Non-Stop Between Cuba and Florida
February 29, 2024 No Responses

In “Nyad,” Oscar Nominee Annette Bening Plays Diana Nyad, The Swimmer who Accomplished the Near-Impossible Feat of Swimming Non-Stop Between Cuba and Florida

Report by Brad Balfour Film: “Nyad”Directors: Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin Cast: Annette Bening, Jodie Foster, Rhys Ifans  Having joined the much vaunted Oscar nominee list again — this time for “Nyad” — actor Annette ...
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Iconic New York City Restaurant Serendipity3 Celebrates “The Notebook” on Broadway, Opening March 14th
February 27, 2024 No Responses

Iconic New York City Restaurant Serendipity3 Celebrates “The Notebook” on Broadway, Opening March 14th

Report by Brad Balfour Serendipity3 225 E 60th StreetOpen seven days a week, 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. ESTFor more information or to book a reservation, visit www.serendipity3.com Though I’ve lived in New York for many years, a stop at Serendipity3, th...
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Author Michelle O’Mahony’s Book “Famine In Cork City” Meticulously Details A Dark Period in Irish History
February 26, 2024 No Responses

Author Michelle O’Mahony’s Book “Famine In Cork City” Meticulously Details A Dark Period in Irish History

Q&A by Brad Balfour Book: Famine In Cork City Author: Michelle O’ Mahony Publisher: Mercier Press , 2023 (first edition 2005) Contact: https://omhistoryconsultant.ie +353-(0)87-2752900 info@omhistoryconsultant.ie  When Michelle O’ Mahony’s ...
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The Paintings of Artist Marianne Kuhn-Huntington Offer Evocative Images of Ireland and Make for Perfect Gifts
February 19, 2024 No Responses

The Paintings of Artist Marianne Kuhn-Huntington Offer Evocative Images of Ireland and Make for Perfect Gifts

licked onward through further exploration of her website, I discovered a plethora of impressionistic images of Ireland. My first thought was what a wonderful way to take a trip, real or imagined. 
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Master Mash-up Movie Maker Matthew Vaughn Kicks Out His Latest Wacky Comic Adventure, “Argylle,” Starring Bryce Dallas Howard and Alfie the Cat
February 12, 2024 No Responses

Master Mash-up Movie Maker Matthew Vaughn Kicks Out His Latest Wacky Comic Adventure, “Argylle,” Starring Bryce Dallas Howard and Alfie the Cat

Story by Brad Balfour Film: “Argylle”Director: Matthew VaughnCast: Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Henry Cavill, John Cena, Dua Lipa, Bryan Cranston, Sofia Boutella, Ariana DeBose, Catherine O’Hara, Samuel L. Jackson No matter what, British director M...
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