“M3GAN 2.0” Thoroughly Revises This Tale of A Killer Robot and Turns It into Savior of The World
June 30, 2025 No Responses

“M3GAN 2.0” Thoroughly Revises This Tale of A Killer Robot and Turns It into Savior of The World

Feature by Brad Balfour Film: “M3GAN 2.0”Director: Gerard JohnstoneCast: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Amie Donald, Jenna Davis, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Jen Van Epps, Ivanna Sakhno, Aristotle Athari, Timm Sharp, Jemaine Clement When the post-feminist TV series “Girls” debuted, actress Allison Williams became...
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International Travel is Celebrated by Hundreds of Exhibitors at The Travel and Adventure Show Held at The Javits Center
January 23, 2025 No Responses

International Travel is Celebrated by Hundreds of Exhibitors at The Travel and Adventure Show Held at The Javits Center

Preview by Brad Balfour Taking place at the Javits Center, the 2025 Travel & Adventure Show, returns to New York Jan. 25-26 for its fourth year. As New York’s largest travel show, it boasts even more exhibitors, bigger trip giveaways...
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Denis Villeneuve, Co-writer, Producer, Director of “Dune: Part Two” Waxes Eloquently About His Sprawling Creation
January 21, 2025 No Responses

Denis Villeneuve, Co-writer, Producer, Director of “Dune: Part Two” Waxes Eloquently About His Sprawling Creation

Photo: Brad Balfour Feature by Brad Balfour In light of the climate change events affecting humanity lately — from intense wildfires in Los Angeles to the shock snowfalls in the South to the sudden deep freeze on the East Coast...
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In “The Outrun,” Saoirse Ronan Provides an Insightful Rendition of the Road To Recovery
December 4, 2024 No Responses

In “The Outrun,” Saoirse Ronan Provides an Insightful Rendition of the Road To Recovery

Review by Brad Balfour Film: “The Outrun”Director: Nora FingscheidtCast: Saoirse Ronan, Paapa Essiedu, Nabil Elouahabi, Izuka Hoyle, Lauren Lyle, Saskia Reeves, Stephen Dillane, Given its premise, “The Outrun” could have been a thoroughly mediocre ...
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At The Irish Rep, Director Marc Atkinson Borrull Shapes “The Beacon” into a Showcase for Kate Mulgrew and The Cast
November 20, 2024 No Responses

At The Irish Rep, Director Marc Atkinson Borrull Shapes “The Beacon” into a Showcase for Kate Mulgrew and The Cast

Play: “The Beacon”Playwright: Nancy HarrisDirector: Marc Atkinson Borrull Cast: Kate Mulgrew, Zach Appelman, Sean Bell, David Mattar Merten, Ayana Workman Where: Irish Repertory Theatre132 W. 22 StreetFrancis J. Greenburger MainstageWhen:&nb...
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Actor Barry Keoghan Stars in “Bird” as a Punk Tattooed Father Coping with His Daughter’s Coming of Age
November 13, 2024 No Responses

Actor Barry Keoghan Stars in “Bird” as a Punk Tattooed Father Coping with His Daughter’s Coming of Age

Dublin born actor Barry Keoghan likes to take on unique, uncharacteristic roles at every turn, as he says. And so he does — especially while starring in British indie darling Andrea Arnold’s latest film, “Bird.”
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In The New Film “Conclave,” The Machinations of Finding a New Pope Are Revealed
October 31, 2024 No Responses

In The New Film “Conclave,” The Machinations of Finding a New Pope Are Revealed

How the succession of a human-born, spiritually-infused leader of the church’s 1.39 billion members/believers takes place is difficult enough to understand — even if you’re an ardent insider. But for the many who stand outside the church, it really seems...
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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
October 26, 2024 No Responses

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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Director Rich Peppiatt Brings Irish Hip Hop to the World Through his Award-Winning Film “Kneecap”
August 7, 2024 No Responses

Director Rich Peppiatt Brings Irish Hip Hop to the World Through his Award-Winning Film “Kneecap”

Photo: Brad Balfour Q&A by Brad Balfour When I was given tickets to its Tribeca Festival premiere, I was excited to see “Kneecap,” even if only to hear Gaelic rap. Thanks to the manic performance of this Belfast-based trio and the...
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“The Forever Purge” Is A Futuristic New Film That’s More A Part of These Times Than Ever
August 3, 2021 No Responses

“The Forever Purge” Is A Futuristic New Film That’s More A Part of These Times Than Ever

  Review by Brad Balfour Director: Everardo Gout Cast: Ana de la Reguera, Tenoch Huerta, Josh Lucas, Cassidy Freeman, Leven Rambin, Alejandro Edda, Will Patton The fifth in a cinematic series, “The Forever Purge” is the ultimate conclusion of an...
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