Ripley’s first season is now streaming on Netflix. By Elazar Abrahams Netflix’s new glitzy serialization of Patricia Highsmith’s thrilling 1955 novel ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ is, in short, one of this year’s best streaming offerings […]
Girls5eva: Season 3 – Review
The third season of Girls5eva is now streaming on Netflix. By Greg Wheeler Girls5eva, the little-seen comedy that could, has returned for a third outing. Under the creative helm of Meredith Scardino, the show’s first […]
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces – Review
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces premieres March 29 on Apple TV+. By Elazar Abrahams Steve Martin is such a legendary figure in the entertainment landscape that a documentary about his life and career […]
We Were the Lucky Ones – Review
We Were the Lucky Ones premieres March 28 on Hulu. By Elazar Abrahams From Poland to Ukraine, then a quick skip to Morocco and Russia. After that, a stint in Italy and a reunion in […]
Homicide: New York – Review
All episodes of Homicide: New York are now streaming on Netflix, with a Los Angeles installment premiering later this year. By Greg Wheeler Netflix’s new documentary series Homicide: New York stands out as one of […]
Shooting Slapstick: Singin’ in the Rain
By Elazar Abrahams Last night, I rewatched Singin’ in the Rain, a film that just gets richer and richer with each viewing. While the titular number is so iconic, and I’ve been humming “All I […]
Malka NYC
By Elazar Abrahams Eyal Shani is a noted Israeli celebrity chef and restaurateur, perhaps best known for his Miznon chain, which has four locations around Manhattan. While he might be Tel Aviv-based, New York holds […]
The Notebook The Musical
The Notebook officially opens tonight at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. By Elazar Abrahams It’s hard to put into words just how strongly I’ve been yearning for a good piece of commercial theater. Season after season, […]
The Ally
The Ally is in performances at The Public Theater through March 24. By Elazar Abrahams I thought I was someone who liked to be challenged by art. The best theater is theater that pushes buttons, […]
Veselka & NYC’s Little Ukraine
Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World is playing in select theaters through March 14. By Elazar Abrahams First opening in Manhattan’s East Village in 1954, the eatery Veselka has […]
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