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New Release Review - "The Mastermind"

by Eric Hillis, TheMovieWaffler.com
published 2025-11-01

Fittingly, The Mastermind receives its release in the wake of a headline-grabbing heist at the Louvre. The criminals responsible for that robbery employed methods that suggest they're not students of French heist movies. There was no ingenious plan to break in through the roof or via an adjoining building under cover of darkness; instead the thieves went to work with angle grinders in broad daylight. Kelly Reichardt's film is inspired by a similar 1972 incident in which thieves entered the Worcester Art Museum in Massachusetts during opening hours and walked out with four valuable paintings.



South Camden Theatre Company presents "DOT" by Colman Domingo

(CAMDEN, NJ) -- Celebrate 20 years of professional theatre in Camden with the final production of the 2025 season by South Camden Theatre Company - DOT by Colman Domingo. Performances run weekends from November 8-23, 2025. The New York Times said this play is "A thoroughly entertaining comedy-drama! An impressive advance for Colman Domingo."



Theatre Exile presents The Philly Premiere of Max Wolf Friedlich's "JOB"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Theatre Exile presents the Philadelphia premiere of award-winning playwright Max Wolf Friedlich's psychological thriller JOB, directed by Producing Artistic Director Deborah Block. The production runs October 30 through November 16, 2025. JOB is a gripping two-hander in which a therapist meets a patient, an ambitious Silicon Valley employee whose life has begun to unravel.



East Lynne Theater Company presents Story of Local, Former U.S. Marshal

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- East Lynne Theater Company presents an encore one-night-only performance of "Jersey Lawman: A Life on the Right Side of Crime," a staged reading based on the memoir by Jim Plousis and George Ingram on November 15, 2025 at 7:00pm. Adapted for the stage by Thomas Raniszewski, the story highlights the 40-year law enforcement career of Plousis from his days as an Ocean City patrolman, to the harrowing and heartwarming tales of his time as Cape May County sheriff, to being nominated to United States Marshal by former President George W. Bush.








Experience History Come to Life: Washington's Crossing Reenactments Return in December

(WASHINGTON CROSSING, PA) -- Step back in time this December as General Washington's daring Delaware River crossing is brought to life during two spectacular reenactments at Washington Crossing Historic Park, located at 1112 River Road in Washington Crossing, PA at the intersection of Routes 532 and 32. Thousands will gather on the banks of the river to witness this defining moment of the American Revolution, an enduring holiday tradition now in its 73rd year.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I Knew You Well" by Scott McDonald

by Bob Makin
published 2025-10-31

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "I Knew You Well" from "See It Through," the solo debut album from Hunterdon County-raised rocker Scott McDonald on Bongo Boy Records.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 10-31-25

Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!





1888 Studios and Paramount Announce Landmark 10-Year Lease Agreement to Unlock Access to Newly Enhanced Film and Television Tax Incentives

(BAYONNE, NJ) -- 1888 Studios, a state-of-the-art, 1.6 million square foot film and television production campus in Bayonne to be built for movie makers by movie makers, recently announced that Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, ("Paramount") (NASDAQ: PSKY), a leading, next generation global media and entertainment company, has signed a landmark minimum 10-year lease agreement. Paramount has committed to occupy more than 285,000 square feet of the facility, establishing a major production hub in New Jersey. Paramount's commitment further cements the state as a premier destination for film and television production, backed by a leading tax incentive program.



Teaneck International Film Festival Marks 20th Anniversary with Free Filmmaker Boot Camp Led by TV Executive Ashley McFarlin

(TEANECK, NJ) -- As part of its milestone 20th anniversary celebration, the Teaneck International Film Festival (TIFF) presents a Free Filmmaker Boot Camp with award-winning television executive and producer Ashley McFarlin. Presented in partnership with Bird's Eye Entertainment, Inc. and Fairleigh Dickinson University, this one-night workshop will take place on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at the Fairleigh Dickinson University Library Auditorium on the Teaneck campus.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

MPAC

MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.



Classic

Classic American Tales' presents Tales at the Dormer House every Thursday

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- From June 4 through October 15, 2026 (except for July 2), Classic American Tales (CAT) once more presents Tales at the Dormer House in which guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories written by noteworthy authors, read by a variety of performers. The schedule is 4:00pm every Thursday at the historic Dormer House Bed and Breakfast (800 Columbia Avenue) in Cape May, NJ. Performances are on the front porch, weather permitting.



East

East Lynne Theater Company presents "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years" by Emily Mann

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The reimagined East Lynne Theater Company opens its Season Forty-Six with the extraordinary, real-life story Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by Emily Mann, running June 18 to July 19, 2026 at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME in Cape May.



Princeton

Princeton Summer Theater presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater's 2026 Children's Show is You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which runs weekends from June 20 to August 1, 2026. A beloved musical since its premiere in 1967, Clark Gesner brings Charles M. Schulz's "PEANUTS" characters to the stage. The musical ventures through the highs and lows of young life, from baseball and homework to young love and friendship. With an empathetic and whimsical eye, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown reminds us of the importance of connection and joy.



2026-27

2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the full concert lineup for its third season. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater. The season lineup includes Willie Nile, John Gorka, Dan Bern, Catie Curtis and Band, Stephen Kellogg, Abbie Gardner, Heather Maloney and Band, and Kim Richey. As they have done in prior years, artists from the Asbury Park music scene will open many of the shows.












LATEST COLUMNS


Frank Hanavan: "Natural & Plus"

Frank Hanavan's Hoboken is wet. In his streetscapes, surfaces glisten. The sky is rarely glowering, but it does seem full; ready to have something to say, or wrapping up something that it is busy saying. The canopy of foliage that hangs over the streetcorners feels saturated with moisture. Even the shadows on the sidewalk are puddle blue. Businesses have their umbrellas open. A few people do, too.




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 7/6/26

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Loose Panic, Max Rauch, Madeline Fung, Bike Routes, and 9fm. Plus a look back at "The Communist Song" by The KumQuats.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Sick About It" by The Orangutwins

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Sick About It" from The Orangutwins' recently released EP, "We Are A Genius."








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