The Bongos – The Shroud of Touring – Live in 1985 (JEM) While the alt-rocking power pop band The Bongos – featuring singer/guitarist Richard Barone, bassist Rob Norris, drummer Frank Giannini and guitarist James Mastro – became heavy cult favorites, they never quite broke out to become stars. Since they were always known for their concert … Continue reading
James Bay – Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NY – May 22, 2025 The last time I saw James Bay perform was almost six years ago at The Met in Philadelphia. His sophomore album Electric Light was just a year old and his signature hat was temporarily on the shelf. Just ahead of the 2025 Memorial … Continue reading
JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE (2024) Starring Camille Rutherford, Pablo Pauly, Charlie Anson, Annabelle Lengronne, Liz Crowther, Alan Fairbairn, Lola Peploe, Alice Butaud, Roman Angel, Laurence Pierre, Alyzée Soudet, Rodrigue Pouvin, Nina Hédin, Frederick Wiseman and Pierre-François Garel. Screenplay by Laura Piani. Directed by Laura Piani. Distributed by Sony Pictures Classics. 94 minutes. Rated R. … Continue reading
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING (2025) Starring Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Henry Czerny, Angela Bassett, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Mariela Garriga, Pasha Lychnikoff, Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham, Shea Whigham, Greg Tarzan Davis, Charles Parnell, Rolf Saxon, Tommie Earl Jenkins, Katy O’Brian, Mark Gatiss and Tramell Tillman. … Continue reading
Rima Te Wiata In We Were Dangerous, Māori Actress is a Commanding Presence by Brad Balfour Though the nation of New Zealand may seem like a far-off isolated place, disconnected from much of the world, it is in fact a fount of creative filmmaking, and a major global cinematic center. Much of that is thanks … Continue reading
Ichiko Aoba & Hayden Pedigo – Miller Theater – Philadelphia, PA – May 17, 2025 The serene music of Ichiko Aoba and Hayden Pedigo was exactly what I needed after a hectic weekend. The Luminescent Creatures Tour was wonderful to unwind with and hear some of the greatest vocalizations in modern music. However, the opening … Continue reading
The Wrecks – Theater of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – May 16, 2025 It was an exciting Friday night as fans sold out the TLA for The Wrecks’ INSIDE : OUTSIDE tour. Though it was a rainy night, the weather didn’t stop fans from lining up around the block before the show began. With … Continue reading
FRIENDSHIP (2024) Starring Tim Robinson, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, Paul Rudd, Josh Segarra, Billy Bryk, Jason Veasey, Jon Glaser, Eric Rahill, Conner O’Malley, Carmen Christopher, Craig Frank, Omar Torres, Jacob Ming-Trent, Daniel London, Whitmer Thomas, Raphael Sbarge, Ivy Wolk, Meredith Garretson, Mike J Mills, Alex Webb, Desi Waters and Brandi Burkhardt. Screenplay by Andrew … Continue reading
BETTER MAN (2024) Starring Robbie Williams, Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Alison Steadman, Kate Mulvany, Damon Herriman, Raechelle Banno, Jake Simmance, Liam Head, Jesse Hyde, Chase Vollenweider, Tom Budge, Leo Harvey-Elledge, Chris Gun, Frazer Hadfield, Leatham Blisand, Anthony Hayes and John O’May. Screenplay by Simon Gleeson and Oliver Cole and Michael Gracey. Directed by Michael Gracey. … Continue reading
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