The last two episodes of The Fosters were jam-packed with drama and some of the biggest cliffhangers the show has ever seen; so let’s get right to it! “New York” was another lovely flashback episode, past memories surfacing as the…
Directors of Cinema: Episode 3 – Woody Allen
Welcome to another episode of Directors of Cinema, the podcast that highlights the careers of cinema’s most prominent directors. Each week, host Matthew Goudreau and a guest discuss selected works of a director chosen by the guest. This episode, Matt welcomes special guest…
New York City Business Leaders Bring ‘Selma’ to Students for Free
Paramount Pictures announced today that it will partner with African-American business leaders in New York City to offer free admission to the Golden Globe-nominated film “SELMA,” from director Ava DuVernay, to 7th, 8th and 9th grade students in New York City.
Music Review: Run D.M.C. – Three Decades On
Today, perhaps you are reading this short piece on a laptop, a tablet, maybe even on your smartphone. Whatever the case may be, as the internet celebrates its 25th birthday, many agree that the pace set by global innovators has been absolutely relentless.…
TV Review: Boardwalk Empire 5×08 – “Eldorado”
In spite of the numerous colorful characters that have popped up on Boardwalk Empire and evolved over the years (and then died brutal deaths, usually), this Prohibition gangster story has always been about Nucky Thompson. Even when the show digressed…
TV Review: Boardwalk Empire 5×07 – “Friendless Child”
Playing the long game in TV storytelling is tricky business. The general principle is that patience pays off eventually, but that doesn’t mean that the build-up to the payoff shouldn’t be involving too. Boardwalk Empire often walks that fine line,…