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Anatomy of a Fall (Anatomie D’une Chute) – Film Review by Hugh Maguire Director – Justine Triet Writers – Justine Triet, Arthur Harari Stars – Sandra Hüller, Swann Arlaud, Milo Machado Graner […]
How to Have Sex – Film Review Director – Molly Manning Walker Writer – Molly Manning Walker Stars – Mia McKenna-Bruce, Shaun Thomas, Lara Peake “Streets like a jungle, so call the […]
Curepedia – Simon Price – Book Review by Killian Laher A number of years ago, Simon Goddard wrote a book entitled Mozipedia, about all things Morrissey. Now another Simon, Simon Price, has […]
Nyad – Film Review by Frank L. Directors – Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi Writers Diana Nyad, Julia Cox Stars – Annette Bening, Jodie Foster, Anne Marie Kempf Released on Netflix today. […]
Album of the Week – 03/11/23 And after a short break for most of October, we’ve returned with our thoughts on the best new music of the week! This week sees new […]
Johnny Jewel – The Sugar Club – 15/10/23 If you’re looking for a night of moody synth music, then look no further than Johnny Jewel at the Sugar Club later this month. […]
New Music – Red Blood Cells & Righteousness – The Line Any fan of live music in Ireland will be aware of the reputation of Meltybrains? as one of the best live […]
Oliver Cromwell is Really Very Sorry – Project Arts Centre – Review by Gearoid O’Byrne Tour Dates below and here. This is a musical about a man the English don’t remember and […]
Arab Strap – Button Factory – Live Review by Killian Laher Philophobia Undressed- Button Factory, Dublin – 27/10/23 A quick return to Dublin for Arab Strap after being here in summer 2022, […]
The Curious Case of Albert Cashier: Lincoln’s ‘Lady’ Soldier – Mill Theatre – Review The Curious Case of Albert Cashier: Lincoln’s ‘Lady’ Soldier – Quintessence Theatre We meet a young Irish woman […]
The Empty Nest – Viking Theatre – Review by Frank L. The Empty Nest – written by Oisin Flores Sweeney Sheila (Joan Sheehy) and Tony (Seamus O’Rourke) are having another night at […]
Cat Person – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Susanna Fogel Writers – Michelle Ashford, Kristen Roupenian Stars – Emilia Jones, Nicholas Braun, Geraldine Viswanathan This is an adaptation of a […]
The Pigeon Tunnel – Film Review Director – Errol Morris Writers – Errol Morris, John le Carré Stars – Jake Dove, Charlotte Hamblin, Garry Cooper This documentary covers the life and work […]
Lost Lear – Riverbank Arts Centre – Review Review by Frank L. Written and directed by Dan Colley Touring nationally to 10 venues: 20th October – 29th November In the first sentence […]
Protomartyr – The Button Factory – Review by Killian Laher Protomartyr – Live at the Button Factory, Dublin – 21-10-23 A quick return visit to Dublin for Protomartyr for a Saturday night […]
Hania Rani – Vicar Street – 24/10/23 As part of Between the Notes – Tuesday 24th October 2023, 8pm Following quickly on from the visit of Dustin O’Halloran to Liberty Hall last […]
Of a Midnight Meeting – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review by Frank L. Written by Katie McCann Oct 16th – Nov 11th, 2023 The set is what appears to be a cluttered […]
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed – Film Review by Hugh Maguire Director – Stephen Kijak Stars – Rock Hudson, Joe Carberry, Tim Turner At some point in this richly rewarding documentary, […]
Killers of the Flower Moon – Film Review Director – Martin Scorsese Writers – Eric Roth, Martin Scorsese, David Grann Stars – Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone The book “Killers […]
Q&A with Xnthony – Oliver Cromwell Is Really Very Sorry No More Workhorse Q&A with Xnthony who conceived the musical Oliver Cromwell Is Really Very Sorry: Performance artist Xnthony talks to No […]
Foe – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Garth Davis Writers – Iain Reid, Garth Davis Stars – Saoirse Ronan, Paul Mescal, Aaron Pierre Garth Davis co-wrote the script with Iain […]
Blackberry – Film Review Director – Matt Johnson Writers – Jacquie McNish, Sean Silcoff, Matt Johnson Stars – Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton, Matt Johnson If you’re of a certain age, you probably […]
Burnt Out – Lyric Theatre – Review by Cathy Brown Dates: Sat 7 Oct—Sat 4 Nov 2023 Photo credit Carrie Davenport Burnt Out by Gary Mitchell, A Lyric Theatre, Belfast Production It’s […]
Interview with Aoife Wolf – Part 2 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse caught up with Aoife Wolf for an update as to how things are going for her. You can find […]
Powerful Trouble – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review by Gearoid O’Byrne JUNK ENSEMBLE – Powerful Trouble Duration: 90 mins approx., no interval Dates: 12 – 14 Oct, 5.30pm & 8.30pm, 15 Oct, […]
This Solution – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review SHAUN DUNNE AND PROJECT ARTS CENTRE This Solution – BY SHAUN DUNNE Review by Frank L. Ellen Kirk, the set and costume designer, uses […]
Ironbound – Abbey Theatre (Peacock) – Review Dates: 3 October – 11 November 2023 Written by Martyna Majok Part of the Dublin Theatre Festival On the Peacock stage – Running time: Approx. […]
Lies We Tell – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Lisa Mulcahy Writers – Elisabeth Gooch, Sheridan Le Fanu Stars – Agnes O’Casey, David Wilmot, Chris Walley Uncle Silas is a […]
The Miracle Club – Film Review Director – Thaddeus O’Sullivan Writers – Joshua D. Maurer, Timothy Prager, Jimmy Smallhorne Stars – Laura Linney, Kathy Bates, Maggie Smith The film starts with a […]
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