If it had come out 20 years ago, when its creator was Hollywood’s best-paid screenwriter, Shane Black’s The Nice Guys might have stood, for some, as more proof that the studios had lost their way. So much money lavished on bloody buddy formula, on two-fisted archetypes cracking a case, some…
Stately, earthy, graphic, riveting: Gabriel Mascaro’s Neon Bull is one of those art-house studies that plops the camera down someplace far from us and, in exquisite long takes, examines the lives that almost seem to just be happening there anyway. No matter how rigorously worked out each shot and its…
“I was dead for ten days, so I can tell you from the horse’s mouth: I got closer to God than you ever will. I was on the other side. And you know what He said to me? He said, ‘I forgive you, my son. Now go back home because…
Richard Bridgland was given an impossible task: recreate 1970s Hollywood for Shane Black’s buddy conspiracy thriller The Nice Guys … in Atlanta. As a production designer, Bridgland’s had to make the Czech Republic look like 1930s rural North Carolina (Serena), New Orleans look like West Virginia (American Ultra) and a…
Whether it’s riffing on model and Kardashian-to-be Blac Chyna’s two “baby bumps” or upsetting black women with vaguely misogynistic jokes, Marlon Wayans has managed to stay in the spotlight and on top of current events throughout his career. The 43 year-old actor, comedian, and writer long ago broke free from…
From midday strolls on Calle Ocho with a cafecito in hand, to adventures among art-filled walls in Wynwood, the best way to see a city is through the eyes of a local. That’s why for its latest short, The Economist, Economist Films journeyed around Miami with an iconic drag queen, a Cuban…
With only a handful of weeks until the official opening of the new King Kong ride at Universal Studios Orlando, the theme park has announced more details and revealed images of the beast himself. Skull Island: Reign of Kong is a multi-sensory, multi-dimensional attraction. So far, we know it will…
Happy Monday, Miamians. This week brings plenty of events, and the best part is they’re all free. Monday Green Monkey Yoga at Bass Museum Park: Grab your mat because class begins at 6 p.m. Rootsy Juicy Reggae at Purdy Lounge: Jam to reggae beats during Purdy’s weekly Rootsy Juicy soiree. Tuesday Brendan…
As generic and impersonal as a new credit-card offer, Jodie Foster’s Money Monster is the latest big-studio production to try to cash in on populist outrage over Wall Street abuses and New Gilded Age inequality. There’s a lot of excitable talk about algorithms (or “algos”), the overuse of the term…
Superstar basketball player Dwyane Wade has scored points in more than just the arena. The Miami Heat star has taken his talents to the fashion industry with his well-known line, Li-Ning’s Way of Wade. Selling limited edition sneakers, the athlete has made his mark in footwear. This weekend, he’s dropping…
In another example of the overlap of the worlds of fashion, art, and design, Spanish luxury brand Loewe launched an exhibit of one-of-a-kind furniture pieces at its first U.S. store. Located in the heart of the Design District, “Marquetry in Leather” is the brainchild of the brand’s creative director, Jonathan…
In 2013, artist Ivan Toth Depeña was awarded a Knight Arts Challenge grant for his proposal of blending art with augmented reality. After working on the project for nearly two years, it’s finally time to launch. You can find Lapse all over the city: while taking the Metromover Loop, walking around at…
The best time of the week is finally here — the weekend — and Miami offers just about every activity. It’s three days of a festive cacophony of music, art, and frosty libations. Aqua Girl is taking over South Beach too, with events like speed dating, pool parties, dance parties, and…
Ben Wheatley and Amy Jump’s microbudget black-and-white English Civil War mushroom-trip movie A Field in England (2013) squeezed a tense and bizarre story from just a few dudes wandering around in a field. The married couple and filmmaking team — Wheatley as director and Jump as writer — previously made…
Given that Miami’s main attraction involves sand, sunshine, and Brazilian bikinis, rainy days can throw some serious shade (literally) on everyone’s parade. But contrary to popular belief, our city isn’t just a beach destination — there are plenty of worthwhile pursuits that don’t involve tan lines or Wet Willie’s. With…
It’s not easy having eyes all over the scene, being around to take in all the wild visuals at all the worthwhile places in the city. There are, however, those parties and gallery openings where a fortunate photographer can point and shoot. Every week, in collaboration with WorldRedEye, New Times…
Miami’s Karen Peterson and Dancers company brings its 26th season to a close this weekend with a series of premieres as well as collaborations with two of Portugal’s leading dance companies, Amalgama Companhia de Danca and Plural. These groups, like Peterson’s, are committed to exploring what physicality and mixed-ability are…
As a second generation Cuban photographer, Ernesto Javier Fernandez has borne witness to the lasting effects of the embargo. His father, Ernesto Fernandez, took pictures for writer Guillermo Cabrera Infante, and was also a contributor to Cuba, a magazine that highlighted the intellectuals and artists in the early days of the…
Aqua Girl, a foundation for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender wellness, is in its 17th year and celebrating with a full week of festivities where the proceeds go to charity. The non profit has been working with the community since its inception in 1999. What started out as a one-night event…
Thursday, May 12 You’ve heard of sister cities, but what about transcontinental dance partners? It’s not such a crazy idea, and thanks to the hard work and collaborative talents of three international dance companies, it’s about to become a reality. The Lisbon/Miami Dance Exchange, featuring Amalgama, Plural Dance, and Karen…
On the surface, there has been a lot of forward movement on television for black women. We’re now able to see an incredible breadth of black female characters, including Cookie Lyon (Taraji P. Henson) on Empire, Rosalee (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) on Underground and Dr. Rainbow Johnson (Tracee Ellis Ross) on Black-ish…
None of us should give a crap about anything anyone says in Elstree 1976, but such is the nature of modern fandom that we do — even those of us whose affection for Star Wars is now more an occasional indulgence than a heated obsession. Jon Spira’s documentary is a…
