At the Irish Repertory Theatre, a Current Version of Playwright Eugene O’Neill’s “The Hairy Ape” Finds New Relevance
October 19, 2026 No Responses

At the Irish Repertory Theatre, a Current Version of Playwright Eugene O’Neill’s “The Hairy Ape” Finds New Relevance

Photo: Carol Rosegg Review by Brad Balfour, Arts EditorPlay: “The Hairy Ape”Director: Ciarán O’ReillyPlaywright: Eugene O’NeillCast: Jon Beaver, Jonathan Crimeni, Nayib Felix, Joanna Glushak Long, Ariyan Kassam, John Keating, Hassiem Muhammad, Adam Petherbridge, Elizabeth Teeter, Harrison TippingWhen: September 25, 2026,...
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Actor Brad Pitt Stars in “Heart of the Beast” but The Real Star is Odin the Dog
October 4, 2026 No Responses

Actor Brad Pitt Stars in “Heart of the Beast” but The Real Star is Odin the Dog

Photo: Courtesy Paramount Pictures Review by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Film: “Heart of the Beast”Director: David AyerScreenplay: Cameron AlexanderCast: Brad Pitt, Uber, J. K. Simmons, Anna Lambe In a fairly minimalist fashion, action/adventure director Dav...
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Post Apocalyptic Life After a Pandemic is Detailed In “Dog Stars,” Veteran Director Ridley Scott’s Latest Film
September 8, 2026 No Responses

Post Apocalyptic Life After a Pandemic is Detailed In “Dog Stars,” Veteran Director Ridley Scott’s Latest Film

Review by Brad Balfour, Arts EditorFilm: Dog StarsDirector: Ridley ScottWriter: Mark L. SmithCast: Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Allison Janney, Guy Pearce, Benedict Wong Master filmmaker Ridley Scott likes big ideas and big characters, especia...
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The 64th Edition of The New York Film Festival’s Lineup Is Unveiled with Tickets Now Available
August 16, 2026 No Responses

The 64th Edition of The New York Film Festival’s Lineup Is Unveiled with Tickets Now Available

Preview by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor What: The New York Film FestivalWhen: September 25 through October 12Where: Lincoln Center, BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) (Brooklyn)Museum of the Moving Image (Queens)Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (Staten Island) AMC Bay P...
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In “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” Actor Tom Holland Capably Expresses the Webbed Wonder’s Existential Crises While Fighting Multiple Threats
August 11, 2026 No Responses

In “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” Actor Tom Holland Capably Expresses the Webbed Wonder’s Existential Crises While Fighting Multiple Threats

Review by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Director: Destin Daniel CrettonCast: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, Mark Ruffalo It seems like the only way to make an epic feature film these days is...
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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 Leguiza...
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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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“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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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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