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”).  Now...
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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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Dances With Film NY Showcases Families, Crime Fighters and Friction
January 13, 2026 No Responses

Dances With Film NY Showcases Families, Crime Fighters and Friction

Preview by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor What: Dances With Film NYWhen: January 15 – 18, 2026Where: Regal Union Square850 BroadwayNew York, NY 10003 Since 1998, the Dances With Film festival has championed aspiring filmmakers and little known projects. Origi...
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Looking Forward to 2026’s Award Season from The Golden Globes to the Oscars — Who Should Win and Will Win
January 9, 2026 No Responses

Looking Forward to 2026’s Award Season from The Golden Globes to the Oscars — Who Should Win and Will Win

With this weekend’s broadcast Sunday, January 11, 2026, on CBS, the 83rd Golden Globes set up the award season finale to come — The Oscars. The 98th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, televised on...
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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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A Re-imagined William Shakespeare is Brought to Life by Paul Mescal while Jessie Buckley Plays Wife Agnes Who Copes with Their Son Hamnet’s Death
December 25, 2025 No Responses

A Re-imagined William Shakespeare is Brought to Life by Paul Mescal while Jessie Buckley Plays Wife Agnes Who Copes with Their Son Hamnet’s Death

Feature by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Ever since director Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet” was screened, there’s been lots of hype over the film. This has been happening particularly because of the performances by Irish-born Paul Mescal and Jes...
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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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