I saw this last year, and it really is a lot of fun. The premise is simple, give a bunch of talented writers, actors and directors 24 hours to come up with […]
24 Hour Plays – Abbey Theatre – 2nd March 2014
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New Movie Releases – 21-02-14
Don’t even think of going to a new release movie this week, without checking out JDIFF. They need your love, care and support until the end! It runs until Sunday. Strangers by […]
Only Lovers left Alive – Movie Review
“Only lovers left alive” is a new film from director Jim Jarmusch. It is a love story intertwined with a vampire story and it’s in keeping with the artistic and idiosyncratic style […]
Songs for Amy – Preview
Songs for Amy is a new Irish love story set in the west, that will hit Irish cinemas later in the year (May 2nd). His aim is to ‘write the perfect album […]
St. Vincent – St. Vincent – Album Review
St. Vincent or Annie Clark as her mother called her, has kicked off her little known side kick David Byrne, and returned with an album of her own! This is her fourth […]
Film Review – Strangers By the Lake – Movie Review
Review by Niall Curran Strangers by the Lake is a thriller set at a lake in the mountains of Southern France during the height of summer and won the Un Certain Regard […]
Chancers – Civic Theatre – Review
Chancers – Review by Sarah Gilmartin ‘A man who strives after goodness in all his acts is sure to come to ruin, since there are so many men who are not good.’ […]
Sive – Abbey Theatre – Review
Sive is the story of a young girl growing up in rural Ireland in the 1950’s. Both of Sive’s parents died while she was still a child and she has been brought […]
Joanna – New Theatre – Review
Review by Joseph Kearney Generally writers hope to uncover new facets of the imagination, exploring previously uncharted plots or they might aim to revisit old ideas from a new perspective hoping to […]
Death of a Phantom – Opinion
This week we were greeted with the sad news that Phantom are to go through another round of redundancies and leave just three full time presenters. It will basically be left as […]
The Vortex – Gate Theatre – Review
The Vortex is a play written by Noel Coward that was first performed in 1924. It tells the tale of Florence, an ageing socialite who continues to chase after younger lovers, while […]
Latest Gigs in Dublin – 18-02-14 – Michael Franti, Angel Olsen etc.
On my list of people I’d like to see ruling the planet, Michael Franti would be front and centre, and I think anyone that has seen him play live would agree. He […]
Only in England: Photographs by Tony Ray-Jones and Martin Parr – Review
Image above: Beachy Head Tripper Boat, 1967 by Tony Ray-Jones © National Media Museum Only in England: Photographs by Tony Ray-Jones and Martin Parr Review by Sean Sheehan Media Space, Science Museum, […]
Beck – Morning Phase – Album Review
This album is billed as “a sequel to Sea Change, the brooding 2002 record frequently mentioned as his masterpiece.” First off, was Sea Change a masterpiece? Secondly, can the album not stand […]
Andrew Weatherall Live at Waxwerks Part 1 & 2
5 hours of good music from Andrew Weatherall, and all of it free! Cool, huh. The second part of the Live at Waxwerks set is available here. The second installment in a […]
The Waiting Room – Civic Theatre – Review
The Waiting Room – Review by Helen O’Leary The waiting room of this play’s title refers to heaven’s holding room. Mick Doyle (Tristian Heanue) has the misfortune to find himself there at […]
Things to do in Dublin (17-02-14 – 23-02-14)
It’s a big week for Film in Dublin, with JDIFF in full flow. There’s also a lot of new things at the theatre, with Sive in the Abbey and Vortex at the […]
Book Review: “Worst.Person.Ever.” Douglas Coupland
Is Worst. Person. Ever. one of the worst novels ever written? No, but Douglas Coupland’s 14th novel is without a doubt his worst.novel.ever. I say this from the point of view of […]
TV Preview- Moone Boy, Doll and Em, Synecdoche, New York
The second season of Moone Boy arrives on our screens on Monday evening at 9pm on Sky 1. I often wonder if RTE ever have a slight twinge of regret as award […]
3 Kings – Theatre Upstairs – Review
The 3 Kings – Review by Frances Winston Single fathers have been in the news a lot in recent years as they fight for the same rights as women in their situation […]
Her – Movie Review
Her – Review by Niall Curran The inimitable Spike Jonze returns with his first film in four years and it is well worth the wait. Superbly crafted, this is Jonze’s most accessible […]
Dylan Tighe – Grand Social – 13-02-14 – Review
Dylan Tighe took to the stage of the Grand Social a little before 10 pm, with a pretty impressive band. On the night, Dylan was joined by Seán Mac Erlaine (This is […]
New Movie Releases – 14-02-14
Even a horse needs love, and it’s not just for the stud fees, so we’re all feeling very amorous here at the stables. So, what have the Gods of Hollywood delivered to […]
The Bastards (Les Salauds) – Movie Review
The Bastards (Les Salauds)- Review by Helen O’Leary This contemporary film noir is about a quest for revenge. Marco is a sea captain who returns to Paris to take vengeance for recent […]
The Art of Wedlock – Chancery Lane – Review
This was my first trip to Chancery Lane, and there’s always a sense of excitement about a new space in Dublin. It’s a small space at the side of a coffee shop […]
Dylan Tighe – Free CD at Album Launch tonight!
Another reason to head along to the Grand Social tonight, as if you needed it. Not only will you get to see upcoming artist Dylan, along with Seán Mac Erlaine on Bass […]
Gig Guide – 12-02-2014 – Ennio Morricone, Wild Beasts etc.
A few new additions to the upcoming fun, and the Wild Beasts are possibly the most exciting (I guess Ennio could take exception to that though!). Nutty Paolo is also in town, […]
Counter Culture – New Theatre – Review
Counter Culture – New Theatre – Review by Emily Elphinstone After a successful run in Bewley’s Cafe Theatre last year as one of Dublin Fringe Festival’s ‘Show in a Bag’ productions, Counter […]
Sun Kil Moon – Benji – Album Review
Those of you who pay even vague attention to such things will know that the Workhorse appreciates Mark Kozelek. We’ll admit he’s a bit of a moan, but when it comes down […]
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