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Hard Working Class Heroes Digital – 2014
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If I Stay – Movie Review
If I Stay – Review by Frank L. Director: R.J. Cutler Writers: Shauna Cross (screenplay), Gayle Forman (novel) Stars: Chloë Grace Moretz, Mireille Enos, Jamie Blackley Based on what is nowadays called […]
Electric Picnic 2014 – Main Stage Times
It is about this time every year I get massive pangs of regret about not getting organised in time to visit the wonderful confines of Stradbally Estate. Maybe next year. For those […]
2014 Emmy Winners – Review
The Emmys always seem like one of those ‘everyone wins a medal’ days they have in school, where no one can be left out! If you don’t win in this category, they’ll […]
Sin City 2: A Dame to Kill For – Movie Review
Sin City 2: A Dame to Kill For – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Robert Rodríguez and Frank Miller Starring: Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Josh Brolin, Joseph Gordon- Levitt, Rosario Dawson, […]
The Importance of Being Honest – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review
The Importance of Being Honest – until September 06, 2014 @ 1pm (doors at 12.50pm) As you may have guessed, this is a sequel of sorts to one of Oscar Wilde’s most […]
Samhain Festival ‘14 – Loughcrew Gardens – 26-10-14
Electric Picnic is the last festival of the year, right? Of course not silly, still lots to see and do. The Samhain Festival is one of the more exciting events, with Jon […]
Night Moves – Movie Review
Night Moves – Review by David Turpin Directed by: Kelly Reichardt Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fannning, Peter Sarsgaard Night Moves, the fifth feature from Kelly Reichardt, might be read as the latest […]
We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves – Karen Joy Fowler – Review
We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler – Review by Helen O’Leary Everyone thinks his or her own family a little strange but it’s hard to rival the peculiar […]
Things to do in Dublin (25-08-14 – 31-08-14)
This is the festival everyone has been waiting for, with Electric Picnic kicking off this week. It’s long since sold out, so if you’re without a ticket, you’ll have to make do! […]
Heartbreak House – Abbey Theatre – Review
Ellie Dunn has chosen an unusual day to visit the house of Mrs. Hesione Hushabye. The house seems chaotic at the best of times, but this is the day that Captain Shotover’s […]
Vestibule x WCB x Merrion Square – 23-08-14
Vestibule x WCB x Merrion Sq Park There’s a party in town tomorrow which sounds a lot of fun, with White Collar Boy providing the food courtesy of The Big Smoke – […]
New Movie Releases – 22-08-14
So what of this weeks crop? Any beauties? Any to scary to look at? Lots filling up the middle? Yes, this week is officially a normal one. No big blockbusters to steal […]
S.D.T. – B Dolan & Scroobius Pip – Workman’s Club – 20-11-14
Some good news for fans of Hip Hop. For those about to bounce, we salute you! Scroobius Pip seems to be a regular visitor to our shores, but this time around, he’s […]
Pride and Prejudice – Gate Theatre – Review
With Pride and Prejudice starting at the Gate Theatre tonight, here’s what we thought of it way back in October of last year. Review fist published here. It’s Christmas so it must […]
Deliver Us From Evil – Movie Review
Deliver Us From Evil – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Scott Derrickson Starring: Eric Bana, Édgar Ramírez, Olivia Munn, Sean Harris, Joel McHale In cinemas August 20th While the posters for […]
New Music – Haüer – Merc II
Battle against the wall of synths you’ll find in this tasty little number from Haüer . This is a fun one. I see flying cars and maybe a robot dog in the […]
Happenings – Casablanca – Merrion Square – 21-08-14 – Postponed
Happenings are going old school, with Casablanca being the latest offering. It’s on Thursday night in Merrion Square. You can find full details on the Happening Web Site here. “Play it Sam, […]
What If – Movie Review – V2.0
What If – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Michael Dowse Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Megan Park, Adam Driver, Mackenzie Davis, Rafe Spall In cinemas August 20th Daniel Radcliffe continues his […]
Interview – Lords of Strut – Tiger Dublin Fringe
The Lords of Strut are performing on the Peacock stage of the Abbey from September 9th to 13th as part of the Tiger Dublin Fringe Festival. Emily Elphinstone had the chance to […]
The Gloaming – NCH – 28-02-15
It seems like and awful long way away, but I guess it’ll be with us in gig time! The Gloaming have just announced a gig in the NCH on the 28th of […]
Exhibition: 3 Men in a Pea Green Boat
3 Men in a Pea Green Boat is an exhibition by artists Edward Kennedy, Fx Murphy and Will O’Kane at Damer House Gallery – Roscrea from 23rd August to 20th September 2014. I know […]
Two Days, One Night – Movie Review
Two days, One Night – Review by Frank L. Written and Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne Stars: Marion Cotillard, Fabrizio Rongione, Pili Groyne Since the success of Rosetta in 1999, […]
Dublin Theatre Festival Preview – A Girl is a Half-formed Thing
One of the bravest and therefore most interesting productions at this years DTF is surely Corn Exchange’s A Girl is a Half-formed Thing. Eimear McBride’s novel has won high praise since it […]
New Music – DJ Shadow – LIquid Amber EP
Something new and shiny from the shadowy one. This is what Mr. Shadow had to say for himself. “I’m pleased to announce The Liquid Amber EP. This single/EP serves as the opening […]
Mrs. Hemingway – Naomi Wood – Review
This is the story of four women, all very different in nature, all connected by one man. The book is broken into four parts with each telling the tale of one of […]
Things to do in Dublin (18-08-14 – 24-08-14)
It’s your last chance to see Ballyturk which finishes on the 23rd. We loved it and our review from Galway is here. There’s the Ukulele hooley in Dun Laoghaire on the 23rd […]
They Want My Soul – Spoon – Review
In a lot of ways the most unusual thing about this album is how straight forward it is. In a world where we are becoming increasing familiar with bands recording albums with […]
New Music – I, a Man – Minivan
Some new music coming at you direct from the other side of the world, Melbourne no less. Talk of Mimivans in Australia does take me back. Sigh. A slice of perfect indie […]
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