Director Dexter Fletcher Taps into Elton John’s Life To Make “Rocketman” a Real-Life Musical Fantasy

Director Dexter Fletcher Taps into Elton John’s Life To Make “Rocketman” a Real-Life Musical Fantasy

Thanks to director Dexter Fletcher, the telling of Elton John’s successes and travails are transformed into the mega-pop star’s redemption song through the film “Rocketman.” This English singer/songwriter/pianist/composer collaborated with lyricist Bernie Taupin on more than 30 albums making him...
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New Immersive Attraction in Belfast Showcases North’s Myths and Legends

New Immersive Attraction in Belfast Showcases North’s Myths and Legends

Northern Ireland’s myths and legends are being showcased in the first exhibition at a new immersive attraction. The region has become world famous as the backdrop for HBO TV hit Game Of Thrones, but the director of the new €1.1...
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PREVIEW: Celebrating its 7th edition, The Israel Film Center Festival Presents a Diverse Array of  Films and TV Shows

PREVIEW: Celebrating its 7th edition, The Israel Film Center Festival Presents a Diverse Array of Films and TV Shows

The 7th Israel Film Center Festival June 3-12, 2019 The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Avenue at 76th Street In its 7th edition, the Israel Film Center Festival includes 10 features and two TV series running from June 3rd-12th....
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Joe Hurley’s All Star Irish Rock Revue Takes to The Stage at the Rockaway Irish Fest

Joe Hurley’s All Star Irish Rock Revue Takes to The Stage at the Rockaway Irish Fest

For 21 years, NYC based singer-songwriter Joe Hurley has saluted his Irish heritage with a musical extravaganza that celebrates Ireland’s musical gifts to the world. His All-Star Irish Rock Revue has long been a local institution performing to sold out.....
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Out&About

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy The Irish Examiner staff and affiliates are remembering all those men and woman who gave their lives for freedom on this Memorial Day weekend and we would like to say that we are so proud of you...
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Out&About

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy Would you believe it? I got sunburned on Sunday when I went to the PGA Golf Championship tournament at Bethpage in Long Island and it really was not sunny, wow. How does Donie Carroll do it –...
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The Book Expo And The Book Con Offer A New Read at The Javits Center

The Book Expo And The Book Con Offer A New Read at The Javits Center

Book Expo May 29 – 31, 2019 Book Con June 1 – 2, 2019 Jacob Javits Center 655 W 34th St. New York, NY 10001 One of, if not the, largest event in the American publishing world, Book Expo America...
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Out&About

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I want to begin my column by tell you about a great man and when I say a great man I mean that in every sense of the word. His name is Joe Murphy, who comes from...
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Rare Irish Proclamation Sold for Over $16,000 in Cavan

Rare Irish Proclamation Sold for Over $16,000 in Cavan

A rare Irish Proclamation has sold for over $16,000 at auction. It was printed on the first anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising when rebels staged a major revolt against British rule in Ireland. The Proclamation went under the hammer...
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“Breakthrough” Faithfully Makes Actress Chrissy Metz a Film Star

“Breakthrough” Faithfully Makes Actress Chrissy Metz a Film Star

It used to be that faith-based films were low-budget productions, cheaply made with cheesy storytelling and wooden acting — more about propagandizing than good storytelling. Though contemporary faith-based films labelled as such may still be pushing their ag...
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