But this is far more than the story of a horse. It is a powerful statement against violence of any kind, especially the barbarism of war. by Joan Ellis Animal people (you know who you…
By Flo Higgins Aquarians can best be described as unique. Anyone born this week likes being different. Many astrologers refer to the Aquarian as someone who is marching to the beat of a different drum.…
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Best of Playing with Fire, the second program in the orchestra’s 2012 Winter Festival, at the Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank this Saturday, Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. “Best of Playing…
By Joan Ellis Tomas Alfredson has used every trick in his director’s book to make sure we don’t relax during Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. The result is a dead quiet audience drawn into a story…
By Flo Higgins Happy Birthday Capricorn! Here we have a soul born on the cusp of Capricorn and Aquarius. So the business loving, Saturn-ruled Capricorn, who is known as a serious, business-minded individual is mixed…
MusicWorks Entertainment presents singer-songwriter Aimee Mann at the Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank this Friday, Jan. 13. Proceeds will benefit Lunch Break, an organization that serves nutritious hot meals to those in…
By Joan Ellis With the exception of a prolonged siege of brutal sexual violence, everything about The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is terrific. Unfortunately, the siege is essential in establishing misogyny as the underpinning…
By Flo Higgins Capricorn people are driven by their strong need to control, to be in charge and to be number one in life. Since they tend to have brilliant minds and self-control and are…
By Uncle Mike Happy New Year everybody! Ready or not here it comes, 2012 that is. And here is hoping that this year is everything you want it to be. With Light Of Day…
By Joan Ellis The tendency to dismiss Melancholia is great; the question of whether it’s possible or wise to dismiss anything directed by Lars von Trier is another question altogether. This is, after all, the…