Nothing about Asif Farooq is simple. His work crafting complicated machinery out of paper or his time onstage performing as Main Manatee, singing the Platters’ “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” to a giant stuffed animal, are as complex as his personal story.
Maybe you’ve waited until the last second to vote. Maybe you were first in line when the polls opened. Either way, you probably don’t have an Election Day routine like Paco Palante in “Abuela Votes!” — a Miami-inspired PSA encouraging South Floridians of all ages to cast their ballots today.
Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk is a small film burdened with the epic, thanks to both its subject and its setting. Based on Ben Fountain’s 2012 novel, it depicts a day in the life of a young soldier (Joe Alwyn) briefly returning from Iraq to be honored with his squad…
Artemis Fowl II is a very bad boy. The 12-year-old is a crime prodigy who takes the skills he learned from his Irish mobster father and thwarts his opponents — who are fairies, by the way — through a quick wit and state-of-the-art tech. Fowl would fit in far better…
One day, Denis Villeneuve will make a truly great movie. This is, apparently, a controversial opinion. Many out there feel strongly that the Canadian filmmaker has been leaping from triumph to triumph in recent years — with Sicario, Prisoners and Enemy under his belt — while some consider him a…
With films like Take Shelter, Mud and even this spring’s somewhat uneven Midnight Special, Jeff Nichols has steadily built a filmography of terse beauty. With Loving, he tackles the kind of boldface subject matter that Oscar season feeds on: It’s a historical drama about the 1967 Supreme Court decision that…
Those who know Miami-based costumer Cori Mizrahi won’t be surprised to learn she landed her first gig out of college while perusing the racks on Lincoln Road. The extroverted Tulane graduate was trading style tips with a fellow shopper when the gentleman offered her a job as his assistant.
Here it is – the moment we’ve all been waiting for. For more than a year, we’ve watched the Decision 2016 chaos unfold. Tomorrow night, we can finally close the book on this lunacy. While you’re anxiously awaiting the results and trying to hold tight to your last shred of sanity, be sure to position yourself among friends…
You’ve tried everything to overcome election-related stress: drinking, exercise, meditation, Ben & Jerry’s, more drinking. Nothing has worked — yet. But who knows? Maybe relief awaits you in the form of a giant inflatable White House. Today, a traveling, grownup-size bounce house in the shape of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. will…
Happy Monday, Miami. This week brings plenty of events, and the best part is they all cost less than $10. Prepare for tomorrow’s election with a visit to the White House Bounce House; then watch the election showdown in good company at O Cinema Tuesday night.
Haters Back Off!, a new eight-episode comedy streaming on Netflix, is about putting yourself out there, ignoring the haters, following your dreams no matter who or what stands in your way and utterly humiliating yourself on YouTube. Also at church socials, gay bars, funerals, rest homes — really anywhere Miranda…
In honor of our “People” issue, which will hit newsstands November 17, New Times proudly presents “100 Creatives,” where we feature Miami’s cultural superheroes. Have suggestions for future profiles? Let us know in the comments. #95: Ruben Ubiera Ruben Ubiera calls his style “postgraffism,” or more preferably “urban pop,” a…
Jo Koy is a family man through and through. It was his mom who first encouraged him to get up on a talent show stage, which led to his career as a standup comedian. In fact, a large portion of his routine is centered on her idiosyncrasies.
The best time of the week is finally here — the weekend. The next three days are filled with music, art, and boozy beverages galore. From Coral Gables to Little Havana to South Beach, these are the best places to be until the sun comes up Monday morning.
In honor of our “People” issue, which will hit newsstands November 17, New Times proudly presents “100 Creatives,” where we feature Miami’s cultural superheroes. Have suggestions for future profiles? Let us know in the comments. #96: Marissa Alma Nick You can thank a shitty Tom Cruise film for bringing dancer…
Charlie Cinnamon died last week, just on the cusp of his 95th birthday. He was the soul of Miami’s theater scene, both a fan and, ever so subtly, a player.
The exciting partnership between the Miami Jewish Film Festival and Miami Beach Cinematheque continues, with the Masters of Jewish Cinema series hitting its fourth year. After covering Billy Wilder, Sidney Lumet, Louis Malle, Charlie Chaplin, and Francois Truffaut, the pair will bring a retrospective of classic Hollywood musicals to…
Miami is blessed with a vast number of eminently hangout-able hotels. From the swanky jet-setter crash pads to the art deco icons that define South Beach to the sexy hideaways to the new crop of hipster hostels, the city is never short on swagged-out rooms and an anonymous bed to…
In honor of our “People” issue, which will hit newsstands November 17, New Times proudly presents “100 Creatives,” where we feature Miami’s cultural superheroes. Have suggestions for future profiles? Let us know in the comments. #97: Stephanie Ansin Stephanie Ansin is a multitasker, at least in the theatrical sense. She…
The $1.05 billion development Brickell City Centre is due to open to the public this Thursday, November 3. But during a walk-through for the media yesterday, construction was still underway. Workers in hardhats paced the innards of the complex. The smell of paint and cement permeated the air.
Thursday Nothing says “holiday season” in South Florida like the jingle-jangle of the song for Santa’s Enchanted Forest. You’re still shoving leftover Halloween Snickers into your gaping maw, but it’s time to suit up and hit the bright lights of Tropical Park (7900 Bird Rd., Miami). The world’s largest holiday-themed…
In honor of our “People” issue, which will hit newsstands November 17, New Times proudly presents “100 Creatives,” where we feature Miami’s cultural superheroes. Have suggestions for future profiles? Let us know in the comments. #98: Rhonda Mitrani: Miami’s Rhonda Mitrani is one of the rare filmmakers who are just…
