In The Horror Film, “They Will Kill You,” Zazie Beatz Battles a Cult of Rich Satanists To Save Her Sister
April 19, 2026 No Responses

In The Horror Film, “They Will Kill You,” Zazie Beatz Battles a Cult of Rich Satanists To Save Her Sister

Review by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Film: “They Will Kill You”Director: Kirill Sokolov,Cast: Zazie Beetz, Myha’la, Patricia Arquette, Tom Felton, Heather Graham In “They Will Kill You,” Asia Reaves (Zazie Beetz) takes a maid job at The Virgil, a 100-year-old...
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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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Craicfest’s Terence Mulligan’s Answers Questions About Mixing Music and Film
March 4, 2026 No Responses

Craicfest’s Terence Mulligan’s Answers Questions About Mixing Music and Film

Liam Neeson and Terence Mulligan Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Craicfest founder Terence Mulligan did something I always felt should be done more often mix music and movies. Over the years, I’ve seen a number of fine films...
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CraicFest 2026 kick Off St. Pat’s Festivities
March 3, 2026 No Responses

CraicFest 2026 kick Off St. Pat’s Festivities

“Ballroom Boom” is narrated by Adam Clayton of U2 Preview by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor The legendary CraicFest kickoffs where the festival begins. Over the years, this series of events combines both Irish film and music. Launch by Terence Mulligan...
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Stylish and Compelling, “Crime 101” Provides a Bit of Heat On Screen This Month
February 21, 2026 No Responses

Stylish and Compelling, “Crime 101” Provides a Bit of Heat On Screen This Month

Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth Review by Brad Balfour Arts Editor Film: “Crime 101”Director: Bart LaytonCast: Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Nick Nolte, Halle Berry, Tate Donovan Too many t...
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The NY Irish Center Presents “Fís Nua/New Vision” — America’s first Irish Language Film Festival In February
February 12, 2026 No Responses

The NY Irish Center Presents “Fís Nua/New Vision” — America’s first Irish Language Film Festival In February

Preview by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor A few years ago, the film world was surprised by the ascension of so many Irish actors, directors, below-the-line folks and even a bunch of choice locations (witness the locations used in “The Game of Thrones”...
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Through the IMAX Release of the Live Performance Film “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” The King Comes Alive Once Again
February 12, 2026 No Responses

Through the IMAX Release of the Live Performance Film “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” The King Comes Alive Once Again

Review by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Film: “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” Director: Baz LuhrmannCast: Elvis Presley In 2022, Australian director Baz Luhrmann co-produced and co-wrote a screenplay with Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce and Jeremy Doner titled...
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In “A Private Life,“ Actor Jodie Foster Reveals A Psychiatrist’s Traumas and Tribulations
February 6, 2026 No Responses

In “A Private Life,“ Actor Jodie Foster Reveals A Psychiatrist’s Traumas and Tribulations

Review by Brad balfour Film: “A Private Life”Director: Rebecca ZlotowskiCast: Jodie Foster, Daniel Auteuil, Virginie Efira, Matthieu Amalric, Vincent Lacoste, Luana Bajrami Featured at the 63rd New York Film Festival (NYFF63) in the Spotlight lineup, “A ...
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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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