By Elazar Abrahams On Monday evening I headed uptown to Harlem’s iconic Apollo Theater for an unforgettable press conference. On Saturday, July 20, YouTuber turned professional boxer Jake Paul will face off against Mike Tyson, […]
Author: Elazar Abrahams
Bodkin: Season 1 – Review
Bodkin premieres on Netflix on May 9. By Elazar Abrahams Billed as a “comedic thriller,” Bodkin is the latest miniseries offering in the ongoing collaboration between Netflix and the Obamas’ production company Higher Ground. It […]
The Nova Music Festival Exhibition: October 7th 06:29am – The Moment Music Stood Still
The Nova Music Festival Exhibition is open in New York City through May 25. Tickets are just $1. By Elazar Abrahams As protests rage throughout our city’s college campuses, a poignant reminder of how the […]
Kim’s Video & Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Kim’s Video opened theatrically in select theaters on April 12th and will soon expand throughout the US and Canada. By Elazar Abrahams Throughout much of the 90s, a small boutique video rental store nestled in […]
Sally & Tom
Sally & Tom runs through May 26 at The Public Theater. By Elazar Abrahams Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks continues her residency at the Public with the new play “Sally & Tom,” which presents a complex and […]
Squarena
By Elazar Abrahams As the temperature heats up once again, New Yorkers will be searching for indoor activities during the sweltering summer days. A newly opened experience just a minute or two’s walk from Midtown’s […]
Ripley: Season 1 – Review
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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