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By Paddy McCarthy I hope you all had a nice Saint Patrick’s Day even though it was a bit different than normal Saint Patrick’s Days in the past. We all know the reason for that as with the Covid-19 pandemic...
A Documentary Celebrating Women in Classical Music Streams During Women’s History Month
Forte Director: David Donnelly Producers: David Donnelly, Anastasia Boudanoque Cast: Tatiana Berman, Anastasia Boudanoque, Elbjorg Hemsing Q&A by Brad Balfour When the film Forte premiered a year ago at Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center Justice Forum, it...
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By Paddy McCarthy I’d like to wish a Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to all our sponsors, subscribers and friends. We thank you all for your support and hope you have a joyful time as I know it is so hard...
In “Rose Plays Julie,” An Adoptee Discovers The Dark Side to Her Birth Circumstances
Review by Brad Balfour Rose Plays Julie directors: Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor cast: Ann Skelly, Orla Brady, Aidan Gillen Talk about making a film that offers a fresh take on the matter of sexual assault and its consequences. In...
Celebrate This Pandemic St. Patrick’s Day With These Virtual Events
What an odd St. Patrick’s Day to be in this on-going state of pandemic. Though we still can’t celebrate in person, at a bar, marching in the parade or even a large family gathering, there are ways to enjoy the...
A Virtual Irish Poetry Slam For a Very Real St. Patrick’s Day
The Gingold Theatrical Group Irish Poetry Slam live streamed on the GTG Faceook page from 6 pm Various Artists Now celebrating its 16th year, Gingold Theatrical Group‘s Project Shaw made history in December 2009 as the first company ever to...
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By Paddy McCarthy Here is what I would call a beautiful suggestion and from people that want to do the right thing during this pandemic. I have to grant it to The USA Dance Alliance group who taken on a...
Through Frances McDormand’s Commanding Performance, The Award-Winning “Nomadland” Explores A Hidden Traveler Community Right In Front of Us
Review by Brad Balfour Nomadland Director: Chloe Zhao Cast: Frances McDormand, David Straithairn, Linda May, Swankie, Bob Wells When I hit college, lo those many years ago, I met a young Irish Catholic woman— named Eileen, of course — fell...
Sad Story of a Jazz Great Recalled in “The United States vs. Billie Holiday”
Review by Brad Balfour The United States vs. Billie Holiday Director: Lee Daniels Writers: Suzan-Lori Parks (screenplay), Johann Hari (book, Chasing the Scream) Cast: Andra Day, Trevante Rhodes, Garrett Hedlund When I decided to view The United States vs. Bill...
