Larry Kirwan Rocker-turned-Writer Debuts His Latest Novel, Rockin’ the Bronx and Spurs ’80s Recollections by Brad Balfour During the annual Origin First Irish Festival, legendary Irish rocker Larry Kirwan presented a book launch, reading and performance of his latest novel, Rockin’ the Bronx, in April. Hosted by the New York Irish Center, this rare event added … Continue reading
UNBROKEN (2023) Featuring Gertrude Weber Chapman, Renee Weber Dicker, Ruth Weber Gilliana, Ginger (Bela) Weber Lane, Senta Weber Saulters, Beth Lane, Sherwin Chapman, Mira Wagner, Ilja Stahl, Hans Holdzhaider, Sebastian Haller, Marie Haller, Marlis Schüler, Rudolf Fehrmann III, Thorsten Putscher, Matthias Kohl, Tobias Voight, Sister Borromȁa, Anna Andlauer, Arthur Schmidt III and the voice of … Continue reading
Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell, Delroy Lindo, Li Jun Li, Wunmi Mosaku, Omar Benson Miller, Jayme Lawson and Ryan Coogler Talk About Sinners by Brad Balfour While continuing with the Creed and Black Panther franchises, director/writer Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan’s latest team-up surfaced when it was reported that the … Continue reading
SINNERS (2025) Starring Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, Li Jun Li, Delroy Lindo, Yao, Helena Hu, Lola Kirke, Peter Dreimanis, Saul Williams, Andrene Ward-Hammond, David Maldonado, Tenaj Jackson, Aadyn Encalarde, Sam Malone, Ja’Quan Monroe-Henderson, Percy Bell and Buddy Guy. Screenplay by Ryan Coogler. Directed by … Continue reading
Sammy Rae and The Friends – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – April 12, 2025 I attended my third – and favorite – Sammy Rae & The Friends concert on Saturday night. Philadelphia marked the first stop on the final leg of a six-month-long tour for the band’s debut album, Something for Everybody. If you … Continue reading
Rolling Quartz – Karma DC – Washington, DC – April 8, 2025 Korean rock band Rolling Quartz started making music together in 2019 after the merging of two separate bands named “Rolling Girlz” and “Rose Quartz.” Consisting of five members, Hyun Jung (guitar), Yeong Eun (drums), Ja Young (vocals), Iree (guitar), and Arem (bass), the … Continue reading
G20 (2025) Starring Viola Davis, Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin, Christopher Farrar, Ramón Rodríguez, Antony Starr, John Hoogenakker, Douglas Hodge, Elizabeth Marvel, Sabrina Impacciatore, MeeWha Alana Lee, Clark Gregg, Gideon Emery, Conrad Kemp, Joseph Steven Yang, Emmanuel Castis, David James, Julius Tennon, Ali Suliman and Angela Sarafyan. Screenplay by Caitlin Parrish & Erica Weiss and Logan … Continue reading
Matt Dillon In the French Film Being Maria, Veteran Actor Brings the Legendary Marlon Brando Alive by Brad Balfour Of all the features in Film at Lincoln Center’s Rendez-Vous with French Cinema (held March 6 – 16, 2025), Being Maria was the one that really piqued my interest. Freely adapted from Vanessa Schneider’s 2018 memoir … Continue reading
A MINECRAFT MOVIE (2025) Starring Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, Sebastian Hansen, Jennifer Coolidge, Matt Berry, Kate McKinnon, Jemaine Clement, Valkyrae, Technoblade, DanTDM and the voice of Rachel House. Screenplay by Chris Bowman & Hubbel Palmer and Neil Widener & Gavin James and Chris Galletta. Directed by Jared Hess. Distributed by Warner … Continue reading
Lionel Richie – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – March 29, 2025 What makes a legend? To me, it’s a person who is admired for his or her exceptional achievement, their impact on their craft and on the world, and what they have done throughout their lifetime that has positively impacted society, art, or culture. … Continue reading
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