
It’s Christmas so it must be time for a crowd-pleaser in the Gate. While ‘Pride and Prejudice’ may not be have the seasonal appeal of ‘A Christmas Carol’, it has all the […]
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It’s Christmas so it must be time for a crowd-pleaser in the Gate. While ‘Pride and Prejudice’ may not be have the seasonal appeal of ‘A Christmas Carol’, it has all the […]
Yes, just in time for the Christmas presents, there’s two impressive gigs announced within seconds of each other. Arcade Fire and the Pixies is sure to sell out in seconds, and I’d […]
We’re officially in the countdown to Christmas and here and there you will find the Christmas movies creeping into the schedule. For a bit of schmaltz there is Love Actually on RTE1,Wednesday […]
Moonman is an adaption of the classic children’s book by Tomi Ungerer. The book was adapted for the screen by Stephen Schesch and tells a story about the man who lives in […]
Christmas is in high gear, and it’s all about tinsel and fairy lights at Workhorse towers. In between the manic shopping and egg nogging (ok, that’s not a word) there’s a surprisingly […]
Blue is the warmest colour or “La Vie d’Adèle – Chapitres 1 & 2” as it is known in France, is an unusual film. I was expecting the story of a young […]
As a writer, you learn to love your characters. They’re as real to you as anyone else in your life, and there’s a large part of yourself in them. This is the […]
When I heard about the Oldboy remake, it was certainly with mixed emotions. My first thought was ‘yeah, but it’ll never be as good as the original’. Then I started to think, […]
The Late David Turpin was in touch with a short essay concerning the new video for the single ‘Fur’. It’s an interesting insight into the thoughts ideas behind this beautifully shot video. […]
Two bands took to the stage in Vicar street last night (December 5th 2013). One a slow and delicate acoustic band with soaring melodies and the other a brash guitar band with […]
The idea for this play is based on something most of us take for granted. The fact that we can look at our bumpy nose and blame our mother, or see our […]
You are lying in bed in the dark, listening to the weather unleash itself. You are mildly hungover, a little dehydrated. It is significantly colder than you remember it being yesterday, but […]
It would be fair to say that Larry is a little depressed. He’s in the kitchen of his tiny run down flat above a bar, in his dressing gown at lunch time. […]
Far Out Isn’t Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story Tomi Ungerer is a graphic designer, illustrator and creator of children’s books. This documentary by Brad Bernstein charts his life through his artwork […]
Here’s another chance to enter the world of jazz, with three of the best from New York city playing in one of the best venues around town. This could be a special […]
This is a rare chance to see Peaches new film Peaches does Herself and hear her talk about it after the show, as she’ll be in the IFI on Sunday, December 15th […]
Another of those positive news stories you rarely hear about. This is the story of an ‘international exchange’ of rap artists between Dublin and Holland, and the resulting album. The album is […]
If you are planning to buy a book for the teenager in your family, here are my top ten choices for young adults who are looking for something outside the Harry Potter/Hunger […]
Yes, Joan is back in town, for the first time in ages! She seemed to be over here about once a month a while back, but I guess she’s been recording as […]
I almost missed this one altogether, but thanks to Dan for the tip off. This is an interesting day of talks in Dalkey, with Paul Howard, Pat McCabe, Eamon Dunphy, Conor Brady, […]
In no particular order, here are my top ten books that me and the little ones have read together throughout the year! Oh No George!-Chris Haughton: George the dog is briefly left […]
Kele Okereke of Bloc Party is visiting these fair shores for a DJ set in the Button Factory, and we’ve two tickets to give away to one lucky winner! To be in […]
Why fight against it, it’s Christmas! Yes, they’re now allowed to play Christmas songs on the TV and Radio without me having a hissy fit and complaining about it being ‘too early’. […]
Dr. Sean Millar has just released his sixth album and to be honest, you don’t get to release six albums without having something special, whether the world knows it or not. He’s […]
BBC 4 are the home of fantastic Scandinavian drama’s these days and I’m really looking forward to the three part series beginning on Monday night, Don’t Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves. Set […]
Souvenir was the sleeper hit of last year’s Fringe Festival. It was on in the final week of the festival in the New Theatre, and as word of mouth spread, it quickly became a […]
This is a nice piece of work. Pahlman was formerly of Agent Kooper, but has eschewed their altogether more plugged-in sound for a chance to explore his folky, gut-string side. The departure isn’t that […]
Stuck for an ideal Christmas gift for the handyman –or woman- in your life? Look no further. Outdoorsy life meets culinary art meets Blumenthalian scientific application meets making your own beanhole oven […]
Is Saving Mr Banks the movie that Mr. Hanks will win another Oscar for? Seriously, doesn’t he have enough already, shouldn’t they share them around? They only ever seem to give them […]