Author: Martha O'Hara

The slasher movie, The Hangman, directed by Bruce Wemple, is set to terrorize horror fans worldwide as it becomes available for purchase and rental online. With a gripping script penned by LeJon Woods and Bruce Wemple, the film showcases an ensemble cast led by LeJon Woods, Daniel Martin Berkey, Lindsey Dresbach, and Jefferson Cox, offering viewers a blood-curdling experience that promises to linger long after the credits roll. Set against the backdrop of deep rural Appalachia, The Hangman unfolds the harrowing tale of Leon, a middle-aged door-to-door salesman striving to mend his strained relationship with his teenage son. In a…

In an exciting development for Polish original content, production has commenced this March for “The Easterngate,” set to become one of the inaugural Max Original series in Poland. The series promises to be a riveting suspense thriller that dives deep into the murky waters of modern espionage amidst a backdrop of rising international tensions and conflict. “The Easterngate” explores the shadowy realm of spy operations and the personal toll on individuals caught in the crossfires of secret service duty. The narrative centers around Ewa Oginiec, portrayed by the talented Polish actress Lena Góra, who seeks to leave her espionage life…

Netflix has yet again surprised its audience with another captivating series from Korea, this time introducing viewers to “The Atypical Family,” a unique take on the superhero genre. Unlike the typical Hollywood superhero narratives, this series unfolds the life of a family that has lost not only their superpowers but also their zest for life. However, their mundane existence takes a thrilling turn with the arrival of a beautiful young woman who changes their lives forever. Blending elements of fantasy, romance, and family dynamics with a healthy dose of humor, “The Atypical Family” stands out in Netflix’s Saturday lineup as…

Netflix is set to captivate wildlife enthusiasts and documentary lovers alike with its upcoming release, “Living with Leopards”, set to premiere on May 10, 2024. This enthralling 71-minute documentary, directed by Brad Bestelink and Alex Parkinson, presents an intimate look into the lives of two leopard cubs on their remarkable transition from infancy to adulthood. Produced by Wild Space Productions, “Living with Leopards” offers viewers a rare glimpse into the secretive world of these majestic creatures. The film’s groundbreaking approach brings the audience up close and personal with the cubs, showcasing their growth, the challenges they face, and the inherent…

Amar Singh Chamkila is a musical movie written and directed by Imtiaz Ali starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra. The music is composed by A.R. Rahman. In 1988, Amar Singh Chamkila and Amarjot Kaur were killed during an assault at one of their concerts. “Amar Singh Chamkila” tells us the story of their lives and the difficult situation India was experiencing at the time. He became known for his music, his rhythm… and also for the stories he told through his songs, for the sentiment, but also the reality behind the lyrics. Netflix brings us this film from Bollywood, a…

Good Times is an animation series written by Ranada Shepard and Carl Jones. “Good Times” was a 70s sitcom featuring an African American family. Netflix has chosen to rejuvenate the Evans and bring them back, this time in animated form and in very, very different situations: modern humor, very much in the style of Family Dad and with very amusing scenarios. It’s very funny, both in terms of animation and the jokes. An adult animation series which, however, may resemble other adult animation series a bit too much. With a clear spirit of parody. Plot The Evans are a normal…

The Brothers Sun is a Netflix series created by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu. It stars Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien, Sam Li, and Highdee Kuan. An entertaining series that combines action, lots of action, mafia with touches of comedy. It doesn’t reinvent action comedy, but it has excellent production value, cinematic quality filming, extreme attention to photography, and very good action scenes. All with a light touch of comedy. A series that leans more towards action than hilarity. In terms of entertainment, it’s one of the best things you can watch at the beginning of this year that has just…

Out of the vision of nine of the most influential galleries in Italy, comes a first-hand guide to the country’s art, culture and contemporary lifestyle, written and illustrated by the gallerists themselves. Website from 5 October 2020  www.italics.art  ITALICS Art and Landscape is an all-digital editorial platform that will spotlight the profound cultural experiences cultivated on the Italian territory by its most celebrated gallerists, exploring the extraordinary art heritage of the country. Through insightful storytelling and eye-catching photography, readers will be offered a sense of discovery and unrivalled access to explore Italy. Driven by the desire to build a network based…

A striking work by rising star Amoako Boafo, entitled Portrait, is one of the highlights of Bonhams’ Modern & Contemporary African Art Sale on 8 October in London. It has an estimate of £15,000 – 20,000. Bonhams Director of Modern & Contemporary African Art, Giles Peppiatt, comments: “Boafo’s work is really exciting, and his important and expressive pieces celebrating black identity have rightly gained international recognition. Mixing influences from his African heritage and his later schooling in Vienna, his bold works – with intense brushstrokes worked through using his fingertips – have understandably captured the imagination of collectors. Following such impressive results…

A 13th /14th century gilt copper alloy figure of Maitreya from the Khasa Malla kingdom was the top lot of Bonhams’ marquee Asia Week sales in New York. Sold on 23 September at the Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Art Sale, the cover lot realised US$ 680,075, well exceeding its pre-sale estimate of US$ 400,000–600,000. An exceptional bronze for its size and clear refinement, the sculpture depicts Maitreya – the bodhisattva of loving kindness – seated in a relaxed posture of ease on an exquisitely modelled blooming lotus, with his right hand raised to reassure his followers. Despite his languid pose, his toes remain…

SHAHZIA SIKANDER. Weeping Willows, Liquid Tongues. NOVEMBER 5 – DECEMBER 19, 2020 Shahzia Sikander will be in conversation with Sadia Abbas and Ayad AkhtarArtist Talk, Wednesday, September 30, 5:30pm EST Sean Kelly is delighted to announce Shahzia Sikander’s inaugural exhibition with the gallery and her first exhibition in New York City in nine years. Weeping Willows, Liquid Tongues is an expansive, in-depth look into Sikander’s recent work, featuring the artist’s dynamic large-and-intimately-scaled drawings, a captivating new single channel video-animation, luminous, intricate mosaics and her first ever free-standing sculpture. Shahzia Sikander takes classical Indo-Persian miniature painting as the point of departure for her work.…

Leonardo Drew. September 15 – December 15, 2020 Spanning the full length of the newly renovated main galleries, Leonardo Drew marks the artist’s third solo exhibition with the gallery.  Comprehensive and ranging in both media and scale, the exhibition offers a survey of the most recent years of the artist’s career.  Transforming the white walls of the gallery into an undulating abstract landscape of commanding and rigorous compositions, Leonardo Drew’s wall-mounted sculptures invigorate the space with the power of their presence.  Mesmerizing and complex, thousands of seemingly worn scraps of wood, cotton, and plaster evoke the passage of time, nature’s never ending cycle of decay and regeneration.…