CONCLAVE (2024) Starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, Isabella Rossellini, Lucian Msamati, Carlos Diehz, Brían F. O’Byrne, Merab Ninidze, Thomas Loibl, Jacek Koman, Rony Kramer, Valerio Da Silva, Joseph Mydell, Vincenzo Failla, Garrick Hagon, Merab Ninidze, Madhav Sharma, Loris Loddi, Roberto Citran, Antonio Toma and Balkissa Maiga. Screenplay by Peter Straughan. Directed … Continue reading
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Josh Rennie-Hynes – Aussie Rocker Transitions to a Musical Life in Nashville
Josh Rennie-Hynes Aussie Rocker Transitions to a Musical Life in Nashville by Brad Balfour Australia is one peculiar place, a land full of animals not found anywhere else, like the koala and kangaroo. It has an odd history as well. Following the loss of its American colonies in 1783, the British government sent a fleet … Continue reading
Rich Peppiatt – Director Brings Irish Hip Hop to the World Through his Award-Winning Film Kneecap
Rich Peppiatt Director Brings Irish Hip Hop to the World Through his Award-Winning Film Kneecap 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 frantic direction by Rich … Continue reading
Levan Akin – In the New Film Crossing, Borders of All Kinds Make a Difference in Life and Love
Levan Akin In the New Film Crossing, Borders of All Kinds Make a Difference in Life and Love by Brad Balfour Making a crossing between borders can be a lot more than just a matter of passports and visas. Witness the situation between Northern Ireland and the Republic to the south. The same is true … Continue reading
On Beckett (A PopEntertainment.com Theater Review)
ON BECKETT Starring Bill Irwin. Written by Bill Irwin. Playing at Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 West 22nd Street, New York, NY, 212-727-2737. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Closing Date: August 4, 2024 Award-winning Actor/Creator Bill Irwin Again Presents His award-winning On Beckett for a limited Summer Situation Veteran actor Bill Irwin did it again. While … Continue reading
Alan Cumming – As Host of The Traitors, the Multi-talented Star Brings a New Flamboyance to The Peacock Network’s Hit Reality Game Show
Alan Cumming As Host of The Traitors, the Multi-talented Star Brings a New Flamboyance to The Peacock Network’s Hit Reality Game Show by Brad Balfour Not one to watch reality TV, I didn’t really get what The Traitors (the US version) was all about. But since it was hosted by Alan Cumming, the gender fluid … Continue reading
Twisters (Another PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
TWISTERS (2024) Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, Sasha Lane, Harry Hadden-Paton, Daryl McCormack, Kiernan Shipka, Nik Dodani, David Corenswet, Tunde Adebimpe, Katy O’Brian, Paul Scheer, James Paxton, David Born, Paul Scheer, Laura Poe, Austin Bullock, Stephen Oyoung, Alex Kingi and Chris Adrien. Screenplay by Mark L. Smith. Directed by … Continue reading
Thelma Schoonmaker – Legendary Film Editor Celebrates Late Husband Michael Powell by Debuting The Doc “Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger” at Tribeca Fest and More
Thelma Schoonmaker Legendary Film Editor Celebrates Late Husband Michael Powell by Debuting The Doc “Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger” at Tribeca Fest and More By Brad Balfour Maybe I should have attended the opening night screening of Black Narcissus when Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese introduced the Museum of Modern Art’s [MoMA] … Continue reading
David Rabadi Helps The World be More Aware of Mental Health Issues Prompted by Repressed Sexuality
David Rabadi Author/Speaker Helps The World be More Aware of Mental Health Issues Prompted by Repressed Sexuality by Brad Balfour After David Rabadi was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder – previously known as “manic depressive” illness — he followed a long path to coping with his illness. Not easily understood by most, the condition prompts swings … Continue reading
Marisa Abela and Sam Taylor-Johnson – Back to Black Features An Uncanny Performance as Amy Winehouse in Biopic
Marisa Abela and Sam Taylor-Johnson “Back to Black” Features An Uncanny Performance as Amy Winehouse in Biopic by Brad Balfour Evoking classic R&B, the late Amy Winehouse emerged as a celebrated new star by making old music sound fresh. She possessed a deeply soulful voice which she used to sing songs of love, heartbreak, and … Continue reading