More than three years ago, Josh Frank packed up his life in Austin, Texas and moved east. In October 2013, he opened the Blue Starlite Drive-In theater in Wynwood, and then in May 2014, relocated to the back lot of the old Coconut Grove Playhouse. Now, Frank is making yet…
Miami International Film Festival ‘s official lineup will include 12 world premieres, four by Florida filmmakers: Hearts of Palm (directed by Monica Peña), The Rebound (directed by Shaina Allen), Star Child (directed by Tommy Demos), and Sweet Dillard (directed by Jim Virga).for its . The 33rd edition of the festival,…
A Celebration of Harry Potter — three full days dedicated to all things Potter at Universal Studios Orlando — is the only place where you can see Luna Lovegood walking happily alongside Draco Malfoy and Professor Sprout chatting up Professor Snape. The festivities, now in its third year, drew thousands…
After shifting through nearly two hundred entries, New Times has selected ten finalists and five honorable mentions to be a part of our Mastermind Award. Although only ten will be in the running for the $1,000 cash grant, there was too much talent to not include more. The artists were…
The iconic columns and once-modern square facade of The Standard Spa hotel in Miami Beach have allowed the building to withstand change for over half a century. Compared to older cities in the US, we don’t have many buildings that stay erect for long periods of time, but 40 Island Ave…
Hollywood Reporter broke the news Wednesday night that Jennifer Lawrence has signed on to a new bio-pic — this time, it’s to tell the story of Fidel Castro’s former lover, Marita Lorenz. Tentatively titled Marita, Lawrence will play the 19-year-old Lorenz who fell in love with Castro back in the…
Earlier this week, the Carbonell Awards announced the nominations for the 2015 season. In its 40th year, the prestigious award honors excellence in theater in South Florida — from Cutler Bay to Jupiter. With 100 nominations in 20 categories, Fort Lauderdale’s Slow Burn Theater Company leads the pack with 15 nominations,…
As comic conventions become increasingly more popular, Miami’s local nerd and pop culture-loving community have great options. From Animate! Miami to Florida Supercon to Magic City Comic Con, all are organized by the power that has taken human form in Mike Broder. While Broder and his team prepare for Magic…
Seated in the center of a long couch in a meeting room at the Mandarin Oriental, Olivia Munn leans back and lets her body fall into the plush cushion. She looks relaxed and comfortable — two things actors rarely appear after a long day of press. Wearing a formfitting blood-orange…
Calling all local artists, filmmakers, musicians, dancers, and wordsmiths! Have you submitted to the New Times’ annual Mastermind Awards yet? Deadline is fast approaching with only one week left to submit. Every year, we offer monetary grants (of $1,000) to three winners and well-deserved exposure to creatives across Miami. Last year, New Times…
Back in December, we sat with local filmmaker and writer Joshua Jean Baptiste to talk about his project, #Josh, making it to the final round for Project Greenlight’s Digital Series contest. The HBO-backed company put out a call to young filmmakers all across the States offering a $25,000 grant (plus…
Becoming a viral sensation after marrying America’s royal couple, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, on May 24, 2014, Rich Wilkerson Jr. quickly rose to stardom. Dubbed “the Hipster pastor,” Wilkerson made headlines. “The Pastor That Married Kim and Kanye Is Super Hot,” said Buzzfeed, while TMZ claimed, “A Star Rises…
Ever woken up, looked in the mirror and thought, Dammit, I’m so handsome, this face should be on TV, or felt that you were destined for more than just your 9 to 5? Well, my friends, the time has come for your (potential) 15 minutes of silent, background fame. We’re talking…
Natalie Dormer sits near the window in a hotel room at the Mandarin Oriental, with Miami’s skyline and clear-blue bay her natural backdrop. She wears a red-and-white floral-print blazer that aesthetically complements the topic at hand: her latest film, The Forest. The 33-year-old actress is in town to promote the…
Babacar M’Bow has been suspended from his duties as Executive Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in North Miami amid sexual harassment claims. Local 10 reported that the allegations are coming from MOCA employees. Speaking with reporter Michael Seiden over the phone, M’Bow denies the claims, saying, “I…
By now, we’re sure you have your New Year’s Eve plans solidified, but in the off chance that you’re still looking for something to do, what better way to ring in the new year than with fireworks? Honestly, we don’t have enough events a year that involve celebrating with fireworks,…
Despite it being December in Miami, it’s hot outside. As the wind blowing around Joshua Jean-Baptiste is hot and sticky, the actor/writer/director/producer sits comfortably in a brown suede blazer, black felt hat, and pairs the ensemble with a pop of color with round pink sunglasses. The 26-year-old takes a break…
Lyft, the popular ride-sharing service and rival to Uber and cab drivers, announced this morning the results of their first-ever Lyftie Awards. Selected from six categories — from most visited restaurant to an “only in Miami” division — the awards celebrate local spots with the most Lyft passenger drop-offs from…
Years ago, when Courtney Einhorn was in third grade at Leewood Elementary School, a famous artist visited her class as a guest speaker. Using the old-fashioned overhead projector, Romero Britto showed the class step-by-step how to make one of his drawings. That was years before the Brazilian pop painter would…
It seems that Oscar Isaac has had a busy December. Earlier in the month, his latest short film, Ticky Tacky, was released as the short of the week on ShortoftheWeek.com. Then, he received his second Golden Globe nomination for his work as Nick Wasicsko on HBO’s miniseries, Show Me a Hero…
The Coconut Grove Arts Festival (CGAF) announced today their partnership with New Times for the second year in a row. We will once again take over the main stage to curate live entertainment for the three-day long fest. Monty Trainer, president of the arts festival and owner of Monty’s Raw Bar in…
North Miami Beach’s Intracoastal Mall has reached a new level of swanky with the addition of an iPic Theater. The Boca Raton-based theater chain recently opened its newest location on Friday, December 4, and invited a few members of the press to experience the luxury amenities first hand on Tuesday…
