‘Table 19,’ despite a refreshing concept to the rom-com formula, swing-dances around too many subplots to make itself worthy of your heartstrings.
‘Table 19’ plays like a quick cuddle, leaving you with your arms stretched out for more. Hear that? The sounds of thrashing wedding bells? The teary-eyed spectators? The joys of love, in its purest form? Well, neither can Table 19. Director Jeffrey Blitz, with story by Mark and Jay Duplass, attempts to inspire audiences with […]
Richie Keen’s ‘Fist Fight’ stands for a meaningful cause, yet gets knocked out in its rushed efforts to make us laugh (for better or for worse).
Charlie Day and Ice Cube go head-to-head in ‘Fist Fight,’ a comedy that tries too hard to play by the street rules. We all have a little “crazy” in us. However, it’s how we present such eccentricities that make them valuable down the road. Director Richie Keen (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Goldbergs) makes […]
Tom Segura establishes his presence on the comedic world through his witty remarks and hilarious banter that contribute to his rise in popularity.
Laugh out loud with Tom Segura’s newest comedy tour, ‘No Teeth No Entry.’ On Friday, Feb. 17 Tom Segura’s “No Teeth No Entry” tour left The Wellmont Theater echoing with laughter. As fans from around the area anxiously gathered in Montclair for the talented stand-up comedian, the audience was met with a memorable show by […]
Fans lined up early to catch DNCE’s performance at The Wellmont Theater and the excitement could be felt in the air throughout the whole night.
DNCE brought their upbeat songs and energetic dance moves to The Wellmont Theater. Tuesday, Feb. 4 was a big night for the funk pop band, DNCE, as their show at Montclair’s The Wellmont Theater was a hometown show for band members Joe Jonas and Jack Lawless. Before the doors of the venue even opened, there […]
‘Moonlight’ is a visual symphony, a three-act structure that conforms to the tragic bliss of feeling comfortable in your own skin.
Barry Jenkins delivers ‘Moonlight,’ an indie film as beautifully fragile as its subject matter. It’s easy to underestimate the light. We live in it day-by-day, never knowing its true potential on dreamers. Nonetheless, the longer we live in it, the closer that we are to the edge of the shadows. Moonlight, the newest feat by […]
Former Broadway performer Sharron Miller devotes her time to SMAPA’s reconstruction to foster the joy of performing and enrich the lives of students.
Bop to the top with the new and improved Sharron Miller’s Academy for the Performing Arts! After 10 years in the current location, SMAPA will yet again dazzle the community with the start of its spring session on Monday, Feb. 6. SMAPA will feature newly painted studios, new furniture and a larger space. Registration is now […]
The band, Gin Blossoms, will make their stop to Montclair's Wellmont Theater during a tour of the East Coast which takes them from New York to Illinois.
Arizona’s Gin Blossoms will perform at the Wellmont Theater on the Feb. 25, 2017. For a band with a turbulent past, Tempe, Ariz.’s Gin Blossoms make a beautiful sound. Robin Wilson, the front man during their reunion after hiatus in 2002, said, “We make a noise together that we can’t make otherwise. We respect and […]
‘Knights of New Jersey’ from Screen D’Or Pictures represents Montclair in film festivals across the country, from Seattle to Miami.
Screen D’Or Pictures reels in fans for ‘Knights of New Jersey.’ The Montclair-based video production business Screen D’Or Pictures, known for working on everything from entertaining videos to emotional documentaries, recently expanded into online entertainment. Their new comedy web series Knights of New Jersey follows a group of Renaissance Faire obsessed friends. In episode one, […]
‘The Founder’ is as persistent as its tragic hero, going against Hollywood aesthetic to bring McDonald’s hard-hitting alteration from family to royalty.
John Lee Hancock’s ‘The Founder’ is a unique biopic that doesn’t shy away from a double-edged truth. You’ve seen the Golden Arches. This shining symbol is notorious on a global scale, adding a layer of familiarity and comfort to even the most ill-prepared traveler. Then, almost instantly, the archway becomes an invitation, an alluring hand […]
‘Hidden Figures’ is a triumphant celebration of open-minded ethics, allowing for a visceral experience above it's not-so-hidden flaws.
Theodore Melfi brings us ‘Hidden Figures,’ an uncharted tale with a heart as large as its morals. When looking to the sky, it’s possible to miss what is directly in front of you. Acclaimed-director Theodore Melfi (St. Vincent) hopes to point out such missing pieces with Hidden Figures, a period piece about the unexposed truths […]
