Q&A with Louis Lovett – Kafka’s Doll – Dublin Fringe Festival
Q&A with Louis Lovett – Kafka’s Doll – Dublin Fringe Festival PERFORMANCES: 4 Sep, 18:00 (preview), 5 Sep, 18:00, 7–11 Sep, 18:00, 12 Sep, 13:00 & 18:00 Can you tell me a […]
Incomer – Film Review
Incomer – Film Review by Brian Merriman Written and directed by Louis Paxton Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O’Rourke, Michelle Gomez, and Emun Elliot, Composer: Tom Kingston Cinematographer: Patrick Golan Produced […]
Arab Strap – Half-Told Tales – Album Review
Arab Strap – Half-Told Tales – Album Review by Killian Laher This is the third Arab Strap album post-reformation and their ninth overall. With 14 tracks, there is a lot to digest […]
The Death of Robin Hood – Film Review
The Death of Robin Hood – Film Review by Brian Merriman Written and directed by Michael Sarnoski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Faith Delaney, Noah Jupe and Murray Bartlett Produced […]
Mac DeMarco – Ulster Hall – Live Review – 31/08/26
Mac DeMarco – Ulster Hall – Live Review – 31/08/26 by Cathy Brown Mac DeMarco, Ulster Hall, Belfast, 31 August 2026 Mac DeMarco has spent much of his career cultivating a reputation […]
Wider Than Pictures – Super Furry Animals – Live Review – 30/08/26
Wider Than Pictures – Super Furry Animals – Live Review – 30/08/26 It was the final night of the Wider Than Pictures concert series, and Super Furry Animals were in town. The […]
A Place To Bury Strangers – The Grand Social – Live Review – 30/08/26
A Place To Bury Strangers – The Grand Social, Dublin – Live Review – 30/08/26 by Killian Laher The visit of A Place To Bury Strangers to Dublin two years ago was […]
El Diablo – The Annesley House – Live Review – 28/08/26
El Diablo – The Annesley House – Live Review – 28/08/26 Back in the early 2000s, El Diablo recorded a pair of albums that fit loosely into what was known at the […]
Mirandolina – Abbey Theatre – Review
Mirandolina – Abbey Theatre – Review An Abbey Theatre Ireland, Teatro Stabile del Veneto – Teatro Nazionale Italy, and Croatian National Theatre HNK Rijeka co-production Mirandolina – Written by Marina Carr, after […]
The Pitchfork Disney – The Teachers Club – Review
The Pitchfork Disney – The Teachers Club – Review Judder Theatre Company Dates: 24.08.26 – 05.09.26 The Teachers Club, 36 Parnell Square West Presley Stray (Vincent Patrick) and his sister Haley (Lacy […]
One Night Only – Film Review
One Night Only – Film Review Director – Will Gluck Writer – Travis Braun Stars – Callum Turner, Tyonne Chambers, Grace Dumdaw And the winner for most unlikely premise for a movie […]
Do What You Fear Most – The History of the Velvet Underground – Richie Unterberger – Book Review
Do What You Fear Most – The History of the Velvet Underground – Richie Unterberger – Book Review by Killian Laher The Velvet Underground are one of the most influential bands of […]
Interpol – This Mirror Weighs A Ton – Album Review
Interpol – This Mirror Weighs A Ton – Album Review by Killian Laher It’s a little bit of a surprise (to your reviewer) that Interpol are still around and making music. They […]
Dinosaur Jr – There Near – Album Review
Dinosaur Jr – There Near – Album Review by Killian Laher Another album from Dinosaur Jr, it’s now their sixth album post-reformation and thirteenth overall. It’s very much a ‘business as usual’ […]
Wider Than Pictures 2026 – Preview
Wider Than Pictures 2026 – Preview With the Wider Than Pictures series starting on Tuesday, we thought it was time to have a look at the series. This year includes some of […]
Spa Weekend – Film Review
Spa Weekend – Film Review by Fran Winston Directors – Jon Lucas, Scott Moore Writers – Jon Lucas, Scott Moore Stars – Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau In cinemas August 21 […]
Album of the Week – 21/08/26
Album of the Week – 21/08/26 This week is pretty epic, with something for everyone! There’s a new release from 90s rockers The Afghan Whigs (Soft Control) along with… Chelsea Wolfe (The […]
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma – Film Review
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma – Film Review Director – Jane Schoenbrun Writer – Jane Schoenbrun Stars – Gillian Anderson, Hannah Einbinder, Patrick Fischler Billy Presley (Gillian Anderson) was the […]
Coyote vs. Acme – Film Review
Coyote vs. Acme – Film Review Director – Dave Green Writers – Samy Burch, James Gunn, Jeremy Slater Stars – John Cena, Lana Condor, Will Forte Many have been waiting for this […]
Swan Lake – Ballet De Santiago – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
Swan Lake – Ballet De Santiago – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review by Brian Merriman Ballet De Santiago Dates: 18-23 August 2026 at 7.30pm, matinees on 22nd at 2.30pm and on […]
Phoebe Bridgers – Lost Weekend – Album Review
Phoebe Bridgers – Lost Weekend – Album Review by Killian Laher Phoebe Bridgers is something of a phenomenon. She has that rare thing: popularity and credibility. This is a long-awaited follow-up to […]
Ulster American – Abbey Theatre – Review
Ulster American – Abbey Theatre – Review by Fran Winston The Abbey Theatre presents the Irish Repertory Theatre production – Ulster American Written by David Ireland Directed by Ciarán O’Reilly Dates – Until […]
Album of the Week – 14/08/26
Album of the Week – 14/08/26 Conventional wisdom would dictate that Phoebe Bridgers would get the Album of the Week slot, with her new release Lost Weekend. There are even people going […]
Lady – Film Review
Lady – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Samuel Abrahams Writers – Samuel Abrahams, Miranda Campbell Bowling Stars – Sian Clifford, Juliet Cowan, Laurie Kynaston Lady Isabella Ravenhyde (Sian Clifford) is […]
Tracer – International Bar – Review
Tracer – International Bar – Review by Brian Merriman Produced by: Pop Up Theatre in Association with Directions Out Theatre Company Written by Stewart Roche. Directed by Karen O’Connor & Joe Devlin […]
Sunny Dancer – Film Review
Sunny Dancer – Film Review Director – George Jaques Writer – George Jaques Stars – James Norton, Daniel Quinn Toye, Bella Ramsey Ivy (Bella Ramsey) presents initially as a typical self-absorbed, bolshie […]
The Summer Book – Film Review
The Summer Book – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Charlie McDowell Starring Glenn Close, Emily Matthews In cinemas August 7 Eight-time Oscar nominee Glenn Close heads the small cast in […]
Album of the Week – 07/08/26
Album of the Week – 07/08/26 First up, a short note about John Douglas of the Trashcan Sinatras, who were last week’s winner of our Album of the Week. On Monday, we […]
Ice Cream Man – Film Review
Ice Cream Man – Film Review Director – Eli Roth Writers – Noah Belson, Eli Roth Stars – Eli Roth, Ari Millen, Darrin Baker When a mysterious Ice Cream Man (Ari Millen) […]
No More Workhorse 