Jonathan Slaff

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Jonathan Slaff writes on cultural events from the brainy, the edgy and the good. He helps us keep ahead of the curve in the world of the arts and culture.

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‘Escaping Queens’ Tells Funny Tale of Italian/puerto Rican Immigrant Family

The story of an immigrant family and their struggle to stick together. Music, with original songs by composer Joe Ortiz, embodies a variety of styles.

‘Daddy’s Boy’ Depicts Battle of Values in Boxing Ring

The boxing ring becomes a battleground for issues of sexuality, family and identity, as a wrestling champion faces off against his childhood best friend.

‘A Casual Gathering’ Traces Intimate Reunion of High School Friends

A high school reunion forces old friends to reconcile the lives they dreamed of with how their lives turned out.

‘Bubbleheads’ Depicts Hard Realities of Divorce and Remarriage

In a surreal, dreamlike world we experience the impact of divorce through the eyes of a child, and the confusion and frustration a child feels as she watches her family fall apart.

‘The Boom’ Documents Life of Standup Comic Behind Stage

The backstage world of stand-up comics isn't so funny, in The Boom, that examines the life of a stand-up comic behind the stage, written by Vinnie Nardiello.

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“One Flag Forward” Leads the Way  

From the USS Intrepid, up the Hudson River Greenway to the George Washington Bridge, New Yorkers ran to support the first day of One Flag Forward.

Will Roberts Returns to Carmel to Emcee International Film Festival

Will Roberts returns to Carmel to emcee the 2026 film festival as new film and television projects add to a busy year.

The Anesthesia Question Cosmetic Surgery Patients Forget to Ask

Where your operation happens and who administers the anesthesia are the two variables that never appear as line items on a cosmetic surgery quote.
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