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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For 27 Years, The St. Pat’s for All Parade Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion On Sunday, March 1st I n Queens
February 21, 2026 No Responses

For 27 Years, The St. Pat’s for All Parade Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion On Sunday, March 1st I n Queens

Preview by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor What: St. Pat’s for All ParadeWhen: Sunday, March 1Where: Gathers at 12 noon and kicks off 1pQueens, NY 11101Cost: Suggested donation to the parade $40 and with a vehicle, $70 Continuing its proud tradition...
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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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Rocker Bruce Springsteen Joins Jon Landau and Scott Cooper At a Screening of “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” in MoMA
January 3, 2026 No Responses

Rocker Bruce Springsteen Joins Jon Landau and Scott Cooper At a Screening of “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” in MoMA

Feature by Brad Balfour Through his film, “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere,” veteran director Scott Cooper chronicled rock superstar Bruce Springsteen’s personal and professional struggles during the conception of his 1982 album “N...
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In Director Craig Brewer’s “Song Sung Blue” The Power of Music Is Celebrated Through Performances by Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson
December 28, 2025 No Responses

In Director Craig Brewer’s “Song Sung Blue” The Power of Music Is Celebrated Through Performances by Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson

Review by Brad Balfour Film: “Song Sung Blue”Director: Craig BrewerCast: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Michael Imperioli, Fisher Stevens, Jim Belushi, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hilbert Hensley  if you’re going to se...
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Starring Ethan Hawke, The Film “Blue Moon” Documents The Night Lyricist Lorenz Hart Realizes His Partnership with Richard Rodgers is Over
December 18, 2025 No Responses

Starring Ethan Hawke, The Film “Blue Moon” Documents The Night Lyricist Lorenz Hart Realizes His Partnership with Richard Rodgers is Over

Feature by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Inspired by the letters of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart and Elizabeth Weiland, director Richard Linklater developed the biographical drama “Blue Moon” — with a script written by Robert Kaplow. It s...
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Actor Ashley Robinson Touts “It’s a Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play” Playing at The Irish Repertory Theatre This Month
December 18, 2025 No Responses

Actor Ashley Robinson Touts “It’s a Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play” Playing at The Irish Repertory Theatre This Month

Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Play: “It’s a Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play” Director: Charlotte Moore.Cast: Rufus Collins, Ali Ewoldt, Reed Lancaster, Leenya Rideout, and Ashley RobinsonWhen...
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Mairéad Carlin Brings a Touch of Derry to Legendary Singing Team, Celtic Woman, for Their Latest Christmas Album
December 4, 2025 No Responses

Mairéad Carlin Brings a Touch of Derry to Legendary Singing Team, Celtic Woman, for Their Latest Christmas Album

Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour The vocal quartet Celtic Woman has a legacy of 12 Billboard number ones, more than 10 million album sales and three billion online streams to date. As the most successful all-female group in Irish history, they&...
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Writer/Interviewer Eamon Carr Created “Pure Gold” From Many Conversations Done Over The Years With Creative and Intriguing People
November 14, 2025 No Responses

Writer/Interviewer Eamon Carr Created “Pure Gold” From Many Conversations Done Over The Years With Creative and Intriguing People

Review by Brad Balfour Title: Pure Gold: Memorable Conversations with Remarkable PeopleAuthor: Eamon CarrPublisher: Merrion Press If there’s one idea applicable to this book, it’s that there’s more than one act in life. “Pure Gold” is perfect eviden...
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