The Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival returns August 4 – 9, bringing over 300 films across the globe to nine venues in Rhode Island. Recognized as one of the top film festivals in the US, RIIFF received more than 7,000 submissions for its 2026 festival, celebrating the event’s 30th year. The festival has built […]
I met Lily Spencer in an acting class taught by Eric Lutes, whom many television fans will remember from the 1990s sitcom “Caroline in the City.” Eric, who now lives in his home state of Rhode Island, hosts a small acting cohort that I joined last year. Lily has been studying with him for the […]
The Jaws franchise made you change your mind about going into the water, even on those hot summer nights. I do not know about you, but whenever I hear the word Jaws, I am transported back to my childhood, curled up with the blankets tucked under my chin and burying my face in a pillow. […]
I’ve attended just a few film festivals in my fledgling career as an actor, and each one has its own particular energy, but there is always a kind of electricity that runs through any of these events, especially when there is a literal red carpet involved. At the 2026 Boston International Film Festival in April, […]
As an actor, there are often specific demands about how I need to look for roles I bring to life. That has to do with the look of the character that the director has in mind. In other cases, when I do not get the part, I suspect there are other physical considerations that have […]
Godzilla has been a cinematic icon for over 70 years. However, there are important themes around the monster that have gotten lost with international audiences. There is no gigantic monster that has had a greater influence on pop culture than Godzilla. With many projects on the horizon, the character is at a level of popularity […]
Everybody loves Ed. No matter who you talk to about this guy, the love for Ed Brady shines through in every conversation. It is also clear how much he loves his home state. Ed is a social entrepreneur, producer, and community leader. He was born and raised in Rhode Island. After graduating from Bryant University, […]
On February 28, after 20 years of being a community staple for first dates, Super Tuesday regulars, and movie fanatics alike, CWTheaters (previously called CinemaWorld) was forced to shut its doors for good. The decline of the theater began in July of 2025, when the small theater company that owns CWTheaters, Starr, filed for Chapter […]
Last year, I had a blast and a half working on a fun commercial shoot. I landed the gig because the fella producing, Josh Kirk, asked around to find an actor to portray the client’s mother, and that is how I landed the role as Lawyer Twillie’s mom. Yes, that is the attorney’s real name. […]
I am a hopeful romantic and a huge fan of romcoms. The films often have a woman in the lead navigating adventures in love, love lost, and love reclaimed. There’s always a happy ending. I sure was surprised to learn about a twist in that formula in a recently released film, Solo Mio, starring Kevin […]