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The Amateur Movie Release in April 2025

Bits & Pieces March 26, 2025

The much anticipated spy thriller The Amateur will be released by 20th Century Studios in theaters on April 11, 2025. The movie is based on the 1981 novel by Robert Littell and has an...

The Naghash Ensemble Touring U.S. : Interview with Pianist/Composer John Hodian

Music March 24, 2025

One of the more unique voices in modern global classically-based compositional music is The Naghash Ensemble. Described by Armenian composer Tigran Mansurian as “The...

Tribute to Gene Hackman Neo-Noir Films

Bits & Pieces March 19, 2025

A highly acclaimed and popular actor of film, TV, and Broadway has passed away and will be greatly missed. Gene Hackman (1930-2025) and his...

Amerighi Caravaggio: A Personal Reflection on Light and Realism

Art March 17, 2025

Cover painting, The Incredulity of Saint Thomas the Apostle, 1602, Sanssouci, Potsdam, Berlin. In early 1968, I was eager to enter my major in Oakland...

Tribute to Roberta Flack (1937–2025)

Bits & Pieces March 12, 2025

We have lost a great American singer-songwriter and accomplished pianist who will truly be missed. In 2022 Roberta Flack was disgnosed with ALS, known...

Where Mafia Villains Find Redemption: The Big Screen

Movies March 10, 2025

I wrote my last name on the high school registration list – it happens to have more vowels than most. The older students in...

Alto Knights Movie Release – March 2025

Film March 5, 2025

Bits & Pieces Alto Knights movie release March 2025 America’s fascination with crime drama movies is about to take a deep dive into the real history...

Mandoki Soulmates, Supergroup Interview—“Utopia for Realists”

Jazz March 3, 2025

Editor’s Note: we are pleased to post this interview/article of one of the most popular jazz fusion groups in the world, whose members include...

Black Bag movie release in March 2025

Film February 26, 2025

The much anticipated spy thriller movie Black Bag, directed by Steven Soderbergh, will be released in theaters March 14, 2025. Critically acclaimed actors Cate...

Exploring the Absurd Genius of Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Film February 24, 2025

Picture this, King Arthur the legendary figure of medieval heroism, gallops nobly through the thick, mysterious mist of Britain. But wait, his noble steed...