RZA & Alex Tse Bring Da Ruckus with Wu-Tang: An American Saga By George Seth Wagner From the slums of Shaolin, the Wu-Tang Clan strikes again. The RZA, the GZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Inspectah Deck Raekwon the Chef, U-God, Ghostface Killah, and the Method Man. 30 years later you still know them. Whether you’re dusting … Continue reading
Category Archives: Interviews
Alessandro Nivola and Michael Gandolfini – The Many Saints Come Marching In
Alessandro Nivola and Michael Gandolfini The Many Saints Come Marching In By Jay S. Jacobs It’s been nearly 15 years since Tony Soprano’s story faded to black in a Jersey diner with “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey playing on the jukebox. The Sopranos fans didn’t stop believing that someday America’s favorite crime family would return, … Continue reading
Jamel Anderson – Fanmire is Creator’s Dream of a Fan Engagement Experience
Jamel Anderson Fanmire is Creator’s Dream of a Fan Engagement Experience by Brad Balfour For celebrities, stars, or what have you, social media has been a godsend – a way to connect directly with fans. No gatekeepers, publicists or go-betweens necessary. It has its risks without all the vetting but it’s a way to nurture … Continue reading
Connor Trinneer – Star Trek Fan Favorite Hits the Creation Convention Circuit
Connor Trinneer Star Trek Fan Favorite Hits the Creation Convention Circuit By Brad Balfour When Connor Trinneer discovered his love of acting while attending Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma – not far from his hometown of Kelso, Washington – he made a life-changing decision. Sports no longer was his focus. Graduating with a Bachelor of … Continue reading
Ashton Sanders, Zolee Griggs, Johnell Young, Siddiq Saunderson & cast – Reliving Wu-Tang Forever
Ashton Sanders, Zolee Griggs, Johnell Young, Siddiq Saunderson, Marcus Callender, Uyoata Udi, Shameik Moore, Damani Sease & Julian Elijah Martinez Reliving Wu-Tang Forever By Kayla Marra Iconic rap group The Wu-Tang Clan took the 90s by storm with classic songs such as “C.R.E.A.M.,” “Da Mystery of Cheeseboxin’,” “Duck Seazon,” and many more. The group was … Continue reading
Gary Lucas – Incredible Guitarist Offers a 40th Anniversary Show on 9/11 at (le) poisson rouge
Gary Lucas Incredible Guitarist Offers a 40th Anniversary Show on 9/11 at (le) poisson rouge by Brad Balfour I’m always happy to exploit a chance to tout the virtues of the late musical game-changer Captain Beefheart (Don Van Vliet). Being in his Magic Band was a feather in the cap for any musician. Not only … Continue reading
JoJo Siwa, Tisha Campbell Martin and Laura Soltis – Taking One for The J Team
JoJo Siwa, Tisha Campbell Martin and Laura Soltis Taking One for The J Team By Lindsey Blick Are you ready to join The J Team? Now you have your chance. The new movie The J Team is an epic original that is about a young girl who gets turned upside down when her dance coach … Continue reading
Kay Cannon – Breaking Through the Glass Slipper
Kay Cannon Breaking Through the Glass Slipper By Jay S. Jacobs The beloved fairytale Cinderella has been a family favorite for generations, and it has been the basis – either directly or indirectly – of dozens of films over the years. However, strangely enough men have directed pretty much all of the movies telling this … Continue reading
Sean Penn and Dylan Penn – Father and Daughter Explore a Toxic Relationship In Flag Day
Sean Penn and Dylan Penn Father and Daughter Explore a Toxic Relationship In Flag Day by Brad Balfour Actor/director/producer/progressive activist Sean Penn has always been a mixed bag to the public, critics and the film industry. Ever since he made his early appearances in such films as Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Bad Boys, … Continue reading
Rebecca Hall – Road to The Night House
Rebecca Hall Road to The Night House By Jay S. Jacobs It’s not easy to take the entirety of a movie on your shoulders, but that is what Rebecca Hall has done for the new supernatural thriller The Night House. Large chunks of the film consist entirely of Hall’s character of Beth – a teacher … Continue reading