Film Director Mary McGuckian Takes On Female Genital Mutilation in “A Girl From Mogadhishu”
July 12, 2020 No Responses

Film Director Mary McGuckian Takes On Female Genital Mutilation in “A Girl From Mogadhishu”

“A Girl from Mogadishu” Director/Writer: Mary McGuckian cast: Aja Naomi King, Barkhad Abdi, Maryam Mursals Airs On Showtime, July 15th, 2020 Story by Brad Balfour In a world where black people are being killed by a policeman’s knee to the...
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The Landry Brothers Are Pioneers In Improving The Aging Experience
July 8, 2020 No Responses

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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From This Year’s Craic Fest to TV Distribution, Irish Film Director Robbie Walsh Brings “Eden” to America
June 25, 2020 No Responses

From This Year’s Craic Fest to TV Distribution, Irish Film Director Robbie Walsh Brings “Eden” to America

Interview by Brad Balfour “Eden” Written/directed by Robert Walsh cast: Johnny Elliott, Sarah Carroll, Chris Newman, Kevin O’Brien, Kellie Blaise Though it’s seems like a lifetime ago, but on Sunday, March 14th, I was spending a pleasant af...
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Actor Orla Brady Brings Masterful Architect Eileen Gray to Life Through “The Price Of Desire” — Director Mary McGuckian’s Re-issued Film
June 11, 2020 No Responses

Actor Orla Brady Brings Masterful Architect Eileen Gray to Life Through “The Price Of Desire” — Director Mary McGuckian’s Re-issued Film

Interview by Brad Balfour In 2015, Irish writer/director/producer Mary McGuckian did an incredibly difficult thing by making The Price Of Desire — her politically charged yet romantic film about architect Eileen Gray. The seasoned filmmaker threw a spotlight...
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2020’s Reboot of “The Invisible Man” Quite A Visible Success
March 12, 2020 No Responses

2020’s Reboot of “The Invisible Man” Quite A Visible Success

Review by Brad Balfour The Invisible Man Director: Leigh Whannell Cast: Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen At one time, Universal Pictures made the best monster movies, creating a series of anti-hero pictures from Frankenstein to The Mummy. Through the 1930s...
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Cultural Icon/Singer/Actor/Writer Jane Birkin Present A One-Time Concert — Gainsbourg The Symphonic
March 5, 2020 No Responses

Cultural Icon/Singer/Actor/Writer Jane Birkin Present A One-Time Concert — Gainsbourg The Symphonic

Interview and polaroids by Brad Balfour Jane Birkin & Guests — Iggy Pop and Charlotte Gainsbourg Gainsbourg The Symphonic Live the Beacon Theatre New York, NY Friday, March 6 In the mid-’70s, a French song, “Je t’aime moi non plus,&#822...
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Shane MacGowan’s Pogues Lives On Through the Group Poguetry — Now On Tour
March 5, 2020 No Responses

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
February 20, 2020 No Responses

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
February 14, 2020 No Responses

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
February 14, 2020 No Responses

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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