Once – Olympia Theatre – Review by Emily Elphinstone After its incredible success on Broadway and the West End, it seems right that Once has come to Dublin; where the play, and […]
Once – Olympia Theatre – Review
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Longitude 2015 Festival – Stage Times & Map
Whether you are just ultra prepared and plotting for Friday or lost somewhere inside the festival and looking for your friends, here is a map of the the various stages and tents! […]
The Salt of the Earth – Movie Review
The Salt of the Earth – Movie Review by Frank L. Directed by Wim Wenders and Julian Ribeiro Salgado Sebastian Salgado is a photographer who has been inspired to make his photographs […]
Art of the Song: Carole King’s Tapestry -17-07-2015 – NCH
This is a second Art of Song by the National Concert Hall after last year featuring David Bowie (video below). This time out they’ve moved to Carole King and her album Tapestry. […]
Song of the Sea – Best Irish Movie of the Year?
Song of the Sea – Movie Review Director: Tomm Moore Writers: Will Collins (as William Collins) , Tomm Moore (story) Stars: David Rawle, Brendan Gleeson, Lisa Hannigan With the news that Song […]
Comic Con Trailers – Batman Versus Superman and More….
It seems like Comic Con has become the spot to release movie trailers! There has been a splurge of new goodies, all for movies and TV shows that are a few weeks […]
The President – Movie Review
The President – Movie Review by Frank L. Directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf Written by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Marziyeh Meshkiny Cruising along a curved street, with fine 19th century shop fronts, the camera delights […]
Things To Do In Dublin (13-07-15 – 19-07-15)
The big event in theatre this week is the opening of Once, as you can see on the side of every bus around the city! There’s also a few Collapsing Horse plays […]
Modest Mouse – Helix – Gig Review
Modest Mouse – The Helix – 11-07-15 And so the adventure begins, a trip to a venue rarely used for rock concerts in Dublin. The Helix is regularly used for theatre and […]
Once Interview – Tom Parsons – Guy
Interview with Tom Parsons who plays “Guy” in “Once” – Interview by Frank L. Previews of Once have already started with the official opening night next Tuesday, July 14th. We had the […]
Andrew Skeet – Finding Time – Album Review
Andrew Skeet – Finding Time – Album Review – Released July 10th Although the name may be new to most people, you may have heard music he has worked on before. Andrew […]
B. Dolan – Workman’s Club – 29-09-15
Anyone that made it to B. Dolan in the Workman’s Club late last year will know how important this news it! B Dolan commands a crowd like few others, and the chance […]
Song of the Sea – Movie Review
Song of the Sea – Review by Emily Elphinstone Director: Tomm Moore Writers: Will Collins (as William Collins) , Tomm Moore (story) Stars: David Rawle, Brendan Gleeson, Lisa Hannigan Following the incredible […]
Risk Everything – New Theatre – Review
Risk Everything by George F. Walker – The New Theatre, until Saturday 18th July 7.30pm nightly. We join Carol and her daughter Denise as they are stumbling into a Motel room. Carol […]
Once Interview – Megan Riordan – Girl
Once Interview – Megan Riordan – Girl – Interview by Frank L. Previews of Once have already started with the official opening night next Tuesday, July 14th. We had the chance to […]
You’re Ugly Too – Movie Review
You’re Ugly Too – Movie Review by C.K. MacNamara Director: Mark Noonan Starring: Aidan Gillen, Lauren Kinsella, George Pistereanu, Erika Sainte. Upon watching You’re Ugly Too one might commend the expert craftsmanship […]
Tradition Now Festival – NCH, Dublin
The National Concert Hall have just announced a short festival that aims to pay tribute to Pete Seeger, called Tradition Now! This series of concerts will feature a lot of our favourites, […]
Ted 2 – Movie Review
Ted 2 – Movie Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Seth MacFarlane Starring: Mark Whalberg, Seth MacFarlane, Amanda Seyfried, Giovanni Ribisi, John Slattery, Jessica Barth, Morgan Freeman In cinemas July 8th The […]
Palfest Ireland – July 7th – 11th – Timetable
Palfest Ireland is a festival of Irish artists who are acting to raise awareness to the continuing plight of the people of Palestine. It will take the form of a series of […]
Ezra Furman – Perpetual Motion People – Album Review
Ezra Furman – Perpetual Motion People – Album Review Ezra Furman may be a new name to some. The 28 year old from Chicago already has an impressive array of albums under […]
Love & Mercy – Movie Review
Love and Mercy – Review by Frank L. Directed by Bill Pohlad Writers: Oren Moverman, Michael A. Lerner (as Michael Alan Lerner) , 1 more credit » Stars: John Cusack, Paul Dano, […]
Things To Do In Dublin (6-07-15 – 12-07-15)
New at the theatre this week is A Month in the Country at the Gate and Risk Everything at the New Theatre. Some good sounds this week, with Modest Mouse is in […]
The American Lover – Rose Tremain – Book Review
The American Lover, Rose Tremain – Review by J Stuart Cross Chatto & Windus –Random House(2014) Hardback 9780701185220 Paperback 9780701189273 Short stories are everywhere these days. They suit the quick consumptive style […]
Collapse. Rebuild – Fail Again, Fail Better – Album Review
Collapse. Rebuild – Fail Again, Fail Better – Review by Killian Laher Italian post-rockers Collapse.Rebuild have just released their rather short (5 tracks) debut album, complete with Beckett referencing title. It’s clear […]
Terminator: Genisys – Movie Review – V2.0
Terminator: Genisys – Movie Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Alan Taylor Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney, Matt Smith J.K. Simmons In cinemas July 2nd He said he’d […]
In Arabia We’d All Be Kings – Players’ Theatre – Review
In Arabia We’d All Be Kings – Players’ Theatre – Until July 11th. This is a New York story. Set in 1999, this is the story of a collection of characters on […]
Amy – Movie Review V2.0
Amy – Movie Review V2.0 – By Fran Winston Directed by: Asif Kapadia Starring: Amy Winehouse In cinemas July 24th The story of Amy Winehouse is a modern tragedy that serves as […]
AC/DC – Aviva Stadium – Gig Review
AC/DC – The Aviva Stadium, Dublin. July 1st 2015 – Review by Fran Winston Any band that can survive over 40 years in the music business and sell over 200 million records […]
Magician: the Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles – Movie Review
Magician: the Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles – Review by Frank L. Director: Chuck Workman Stars: Peter Bogdanovich, Orson Welles Orson Welles would, if he had lived, have been one […]
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