Elvis and Nixon premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in April. I enjoyed the film immensely because of the sardonic humor, the performances and the director’s approach to the meeting of these two iconic figures. In a press conference at the Conrad Hotel back in April, my colleagues and I had …
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Theater Review (Off-Broadway NYC): ‘Austin’ by Edla Cusick
At what price do families help loved ones recover from addictions they themselves might have?
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When is reconciliation and forgiveness meaningful?
Read More »Seattle International Film Festival Movie Review: ‘Ants on a Shrimp’
Have you traveled to award winning restaurant NOMA in Japan to have their roast duck or ants on a shrimp?
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Adelaide Mestre on Her Solo Show ‘Top Drawer’
For thousands of Cubans who escaped to the U.S. when Castro took over the country and confiscated their lands and dreams in the name of Communism, there was always the hope of return. Fifty years later the hopes have manifested into reality. Adelaide Mestre, of Cuban ancestry, was one of …
Read More »Sundance Film Festival Review: ‘Hooligan Sparrow,’ A Filmmaker Goes Undercover
Would you be incarcerated to fight injustice?
Read More »Interview: Robert Mrazek on ‘The Congressman’ Starring Treat Williams (Part II)
The things I had the most fun with were writing the film and casting the film.
Read More »Interview: Writer Robert Mrazek on His Inspiring ‘The Congressman’ Starring Treat Williams, (Part I)
As a first time director I wasn’t frightened, but I was concerned about being able to work with my co-director and harness the set and create a good atmosphere on the set.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘How to Let Go of The World’ Written/Directed by Josh Fox
If the planet's temperature rises by 2 degrees, what climate impact will that have on coastal cities like New York and Miami? Tune in to HBO tonight for "How to Let Go of the World"
Read More »Theater Review (Off-Broadway): ‘Out of the Mouths of Babes’ Starring Estelle Parsons and Judith Ivey
Would you be pleasant if you had a meet up with your partner's past lovers?
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