The Greatest Showman – Film Review by Katie McCann Director: Michael Gracey Writers: Jenny Bicks (screenplay by), Bill Condon (screenplay by) Stars: Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron The noblest art is […]
The Greatest Showman – Film Review
What the Ladybird Heard – Pavilion Theatre – Review
What the Ladybird Heard – Pavilion Theatre – Review by Pia Maltri If you are unsure whether a traditional panto may fit the bill of your children’s Christmas entertainment, then I highly […]
Gaelynn Lea – Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn – Album Review
Gaelynn Lea – Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn – Album Review by Killian Laher Violin player Gaelynn Lea released this collection of Christmas-themed tracks just in time for last Christmas, and it has […]
Michelle & Arlene – Holiday Special – Accidental Theatre – Review
Michelle & Arlene – Holiday Special – Accidental Theatre – Review by Cathy Brown Michelle and Arlene Holiday Special: Planes Trains and Tractors Given the political situation in Northern Ireland at the […]
Panda Riot – Infinity Maps – Album Review
Panda Riot – Infinity Maps – Album Review by Killian Laher Chicago shoegaze band Panda Riot released their second album a few months ago. At 18 tracks it’s something of a sprawling […]
Bingo: the King of the Mornings – Film Review
Bingo: the King of the Mornings – Film Review by Aisling Foster Director: Daniel Rezende Starring: Vladimir Brichta as Bingo. The energy which pulses through this wonderful Brazilian film is like the […]
The Courtneys – II – Album Review
The Courtneys – II – Album Review by Killian Laher The Courtneys are a Canadian three piece who trade in catchy melodies combined with fuzzy guitars. They released their second album a […]
Albums of the Year (2017) – Cal Byrne
Albums of the Year (2017) – by Cal Byrne 2017 was a year of many very good albums, but probably few great ones. A lot of the big names who released records […]
Movies This Week – 20-12-17
Movies This Week – 20-12-17 Guess what? It’s a slow week for new film releases! There are two films with family appeal in Jumangi: Welcome to the Jungle and Perfect Pitch 3. […]
Project Pop Up – Project Arts Centre – Review
Project Pop Up – Project Arts Centre – Review This was billed as a taster menu for Irish Theatre. A flavour of what you can expect to see in the Project Arts […]
Jumanji – Welcome to the Jungle – Film Review
Jumanji – Welcome to the Jungle – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Jake Kasdan Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas, Bobby Cannavale In cinemas December […]
Dan Michaelson – First Light – Album Review
Dan Michaelson – First Light – Album Review by Killian Laher Dan Michaelson, after a series of albums recorded with The Coastguards, releases his first album as plain old Dan Michaelson in […]
Theatre in Dublin this Week – 19-12-17
Theatre in Dublin this Week – 19-12-17 Well, what do you expect? It’s Christmas after all. The main show in town is definitely Santa! Otherwise, it’s pretty much the same as last […]
TV Picks of the Week – Christmas Edition
TV Picks of the Week – Christmas Edition By Lisa Jewell Christmas – there is no better time of the year to take up residence on the couch and watch some great […]
Dinosaurs Around The World: Passport To Pangea – Ambassador Theatre – Review
Dinosaurs around the World: Passport to Pangea – Ambassador Theatre – Review by R Gill The Ambassador, Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin 1 News: dinosaurs are not getting old. The ongoing appeal of […]
M.Craft – Blood Moon Deconstructed – Album Review
M.Craft – Blood Moon Deconstructed – Album Review by Killian Laher Following last year’s Blood Moon album, songwriter/composer Martin Craft has reworked the album, removing vocals and altering (and retitling) each track. […]
Scythians Exhibition – British Museum – Review
Scythians Exhibition – British Museum – Review by Pat Levy Until 14th January No Mad Men Here London’s a strange place. Filled with people from all walks of life, all cultures, all […]
Live Music in Dublin – 18-12-17
Live Music in Dublin – 18-12-17 It’s starting to feel a lot like… Christmas! Lots of Irish bands this week, and some good ones among them! Check out the list below. Image […]
New Music – A Grave With No Name – Wreath
New Music – A Grave With No Name – Wreath What could be more Christmassy than a band called ‘A Grave with No Name’. We thought it would be perfect to inspire […]
TV Picks of 2017 – Part Two
TV PICKS OF 2017 – Part Two – By Lisa Jewell 2017 was another bumper year for television shows – whether on mainstream channels or streaming services. We’ve picked out our high […]
Prince of Nothingwood – Film Review
Prince of Nothingwood – Film Review Director: Sonia Kronlund Stars: Qurban Ali, Sonia Kronlund, Salim Shaheen When you think of Afghanistan, what is the first image that comes into your head? Crying […]
Mountains May Depart – Film Review
Mountains May Depart – Film Review by Aisling Foster Director and Writer: Zhangke Jia Cinematographer: Nelson Lik-wai Yu Starring: Tao Zhao, Yi Zhang, Jing Dong Liang, Zijian Dong. This very Chinese story […]
Interview with Sean Millar – Silver Stars – Outhouse Theatre
We had the chance to ask Sean Millar some questions about his new production of ‘The Songs from Silver Stars’, which will take place in the Outhouse theatre this week (15-17 Dec […]
Interview with Nyree Yergainharsian – Project Pop Up – 15-12-17
Project Arts Centre with Nyree Yergainharsian & Shaun Dunne Presents: Project Pop Up – Dates: 15 Dec 2017 – Show Time: 7.30pm – Tickets: €15 (including a free drink) We had the […]
Movies This Week – 13-12-17
Movies This Week – 13-12-17 There seems to be some movie out this week called Star Wars: The Last Jedi? We’ve heard little of it, so we’ll let you investigate yourself! Otherwise, […]
Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi – Film Review
Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi – Film Review by David Minogue Directed and written by Rian Johnson Music by John Williams Cinematography by Steve Yedlin Editing by Bob Ducsay Stars: Mark […]
Mountain – Film Review
Mountain – Film Review by Frank L. Director: Jennifer Peedom Writers: Robert Macfarlane, Jennifer Peedom Star: Willem Dafoe Peedom co-wrote the words for this visual extravaganza with Robert Macfarlane which are narrated […]
Best Albums of 2017 – Killian Laher
Best Albums of 2017 – Killian Laher Hi folks, a year where albums were plentiful but were there gems amongst the rubble? Well it’s Top 10 time so here goes: 10. Slow […]
Theatre in Dublin this Week – 12-12-17
Theatre in Dublin this Week – 12-12-17 Very little in the way of new theatre this week, but what did you expect. It’s Christmas after all! There is the Project Pop Up […]
No More Workhorse 