“Two Roads” — A Documentary about the Shared Journey of Black and Irish Americans — Premieres at The Irish Rep

“Two Roads” — A Documentary about the Shared Journey of Black and Irish Americans — Premieres at The Irish Rep

Preview by Brad balfour Film: Two Roads”Director: Susan WittenbergCast: Mick Moloney, Lenwood Sloan Monday 10/28 and Tuesday 10/29 7pm each night Irish Repertory Theatre132 W. 22nd St.New York, New York The Irish Repertory Theatre presents the premiere screening of “Two...
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In Director Pablo Larrain’s Latest BioPic, Angelina Jolie Transforms into The Late Opera Diva Maria Callas During her Waning Years

In Director Pablo Larrain’s Latest BioPic, Angelina Jolie Transforms into The Late Opera Diva Maria Callas During her Waning Years

Larraín has created “Maria,” his latest examination of a famous woman. This sort of biopic got released in this city when it hit the 62nd edition of The New York Film Festival as part of its Spotlight section at the end of September.
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“Venom – The Last Dance” Concludes Tom Hardy’s Alien Symbiote Possession Adventure

“Venom – The Last Dance” Concludes Tom Hardy’s Alien Symbiote Possession Adventure

As a sequel to 2021's "Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” "Venom: The Last Dance" — the fifth film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU) — makes quite a splash. Intermixed with crazy antics and intoxicating SFX, the plot tries to make the parasitic/co-dependent...
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“Blitz”– NYFF62’s Closing Night Film — Explodes on the Screen with the Bombing of London During WW II as its Backdrop

“Blitz”– NYFF62’s Closing Night Film — Explodes on the Screen with the Bombing of London During WW II as its Backdrop

Review by Brad Balfour Film: “Blitz”Director: Steve McQueenCast: Saoirse Ronan, Elliott Heffernan, Kathy Burke, Benjamin Clémentine, Harris Dickinson, Stephen Graham, Hayley Squires, Paul Weller As the Closing Night selection of New York Film Festival &...
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In “The Wild Robot” a Mechanical Creation Transforms Itself into an Artificial Intelligence-Driven Life Form

In “The Wild Robot” a Mechanical Creation Transforms Itself into an Artificial Intelligence-Driven Life Form

Produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures, “The Wild Robot” is destined to be recognized as one of this season’s animation achievements.
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New York Comic Con Celebrates Heroes, Manga,  Movies and All Things Pop Culture at the Javits Center

New York Comic Con Celebrates Heroes, Manga, Movies and All Things Pop Culture at the Javits Center

Preview by Brad Balfour New York Comic ConOctober 17 – 20, 2024 Jacob Javits Center There are comic cons and then there are comic cons. The New York Comic Con is a huge affair with thousands of attendees and media...
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New York Comic Con 2023 Recap In Pictures

New York Comic Con 2023 Recap In Pictures

Photos by Brad Balfour New York Comic Con (NYCC) is the biggest comic and pop culture event on the East Coast. From meeting pop culture celebrities to comic creators from every corner of the globe to the top anime, cosplay,...
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With George Heslin as Executive Director, The NY Irish Center Celebrates 20 years as a Culture Hub for its Community

With George Heslin as Executive Director, The NY Irish Center Celebrates 20 years as a Culture Hub for its Community

Exclusive Interview by Brad Balfour  Based in Long Island City, The NY Irish Center (NYIC) launches an ambitious season of new programming initiatives starting in September. Joining the Center for the first time will be Ireland’s national broadcast...
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Aussie Rocker Josh Rennie-Hynes Transitions to a Musical Life in Nashville

Aussie Rocker Josh Rennie-Hynes Transitions to a Musical Life in Nashville

Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour Australia is one peculiar place, a land full of animals not found anywhere else like the koala and kangaroo. It has an odd history as well. Following the loss of its American colonies in 1783, the...
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Irish Musician Kieran O’Hare Tells the Tale of Open The Door for Three and Their Latest Release — “A Prosperous Gale”

Irish Musician Kieran O’Hare Tells the Tale of Open The Door for Three and Their Latest Release — “A Prosperous Gale”

 Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour A road-tested, audience-approved trio of Irish musicians, Open The Door For Three released “A Prosperous Gale,” their fourth full-length album this September. It will be available on all digital platforms and C...
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