The Flag – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Declan Recks Starring: Pat Shortt, Moe Dunford, Ruth Bradley, Brian Gleeson In cinemas October 14th Despite the fact that we are a […]
The Flag – Film Review
Into the Forest – Film Review
Into the Forest – Film Review Director: Patricia Rozema Writers: Patricia Rozema, Jean Hegland (based on the novel by) Stars: Ellen Page, Evan Rachel Wood, Max Minghella Available to watch on We […]
TV Picks of the Week – 10-10-16
TV Picks of the Week – 10-10-16 By Lisa Jewell Get stuck into these top TV choices this week. Documentary – Locked Up in America: Prison State Monday 10 October, 11.35pm, RTE1 […]
Dublin Event Guide (10-10-16 – 16-10-16)
It’s the last week of the Dublin Theatre Festival, so make the most of it while it’s here! There’s a new festival with IMRAM 2016 – Irish Language Literature Festival – October […]
Second Opinion: Mattress Men – Film Review
Mattress Men – Film Review by Emily Elphinstone Directed by: Colm Quinn Starring: Mattress Mick, Paul Kelly In cinemas October 7th Anyone who has seen one of Mattress Mick’s extraordinary youtube videos […]
Second Opinion – The Girl on the Train – Film Review
The Girl on the Train – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Tate Taylor Starring: Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Allison Janney, Édgar Ramírez, Lisa Kudrow, […]
Second Opinion – War on Everyone – Film Review
War on Everyone – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: John Michael McDonagh Starring: Alexander Skarsgård, Michael Peña, Theo James, Tessa Thompson, Caleb Landry Jones In cinemas October 6th After the […]
The Seagull – Gaiety Theatre – Dublin Theatre Festival Review
The Seagull – Gaiety Theatre – Dublin Theatre Festival Review by Paddy McG By Corn Exchange – From Oct 5-16 Photo credit Ros Kavanagh Michael West and Annie Ryan’s new version of […]
Wishful Beginnings – Project Arts Centre – Dublin Theatre Festival Review
Wishful Beginnings – Project Arts Centre (Space Upstairs) – Oct 6-8 Verk Produksjoner are a Norwegian theatre company who dabble with the unknown. They are a collective who create obscure, experimental and […]
Signatories – Olympia Theatre – Review
Signatories – Olympia Theatre – Review by Lisa Jewell Verdant Productions in association with University College Dublin [UCD] & MCD – runs until Saturday 8 October 2016 at The Olympia Theatre Director: […]
Minding Frankie – Viking Theatre – Review
Minding Frankie – Viking Theatre – Review by Frank L. Written by Maeve Binchy Adapted for the stage by Shay Linehan Maeve Binchy was a storyteller. In this adaptation of her last […]
The Circus Animal’s Desertion – Beckett Theatre – Dublin Theatre Festival Review
The Circus Animal’s Desertion – Samuel Beckett Theatre – Dublin Theatre Festival Review – Oct 4-Oct 8 The piece opens with one actor already on stage. He is on a plinth, laid […]
IMRAM 2016 – Irish Language Literature Festival – October 6-16th -Starman -The David Bowie Project
IMRAM 2016 – Féile litríochta gaeilge/Irish Language Literature Festival – Deireadh Fomhair/October 6-16th One of the most interesting events in the IMRAM 2016 (Irish Language Literature Festival) is Starman – the David […]
New Music – Keaton Henson – No Witnesses
‘Those that hate Los Angeles have never been in love’ – Keaton Henson – No Witnesses No Witnesses is a haunting piano track by Keaton Henson, the English folk rock musician, visual […]
The Girl on the Train – Film Review
The Girl on the Train – Film Review by Pat V. Director: Tate Taylor Writers: Erin Cressida Wilson (screenplay), Paula Hawkins (based on the novel by) Stars: Haley Bennett, Emily Blunt, Justin […]
The Rocky Horror Show – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
The Rocky Horror Show – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review 3 Oct 2016 – 8 Oct 2016 Recommended for ages 13+ This is your typical musical about a pansexual, cross-dressing mad […]
War on Everyone – Film Review
War on Everyone – Film Review by Pat V. Director: John Michael McDonagh Writer: John Michael McDonagh Stars: Alexander Skarsgård, Theo James, Stephanie Sigman Keen to see yet another buddy movie with […]
New Music – Julia Jacklin – Pool Party
Here is a treat from Julia Jacklin, the first single off her near album ‘Don’t Let The Kids Win’ which is released this Friday. You may have seen Julia at the Other […]
TV Picks Of The Week – 03-10-16
TV Picks Of The Week By Lisa Jewell Whether you’re staying in or hitting record, here are our top TV picks for the week ahead. Reality – The Apprentice Thursday 6 October, […]
Dublin Event Guide (03-10-16 – 09-10-16)
So, I suspect people are quite busy with the Dublin Theatre Festival, it’s week two of the Festival that runs until the 16th of October all around the city. The Dublin Festival […]
Crisis Meeting – Project Arts Centre – Dublin Theatre Festival
Crisis Meeting – Project Arts Centre (Cube) – Sept 29-Oct 2 – Review by Frank L. Kriðpleir and LÓKAL Performing Arts , Iceland The three actors, dressed in everyday wear, are wandering […]
Second Opinion – Free State of Jones – Film Review
Free State of Jones – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Gary Ross Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Keri Russell Matthew McConaughey continues to eschew the frothy rom coms […]
Second Opinion – Swiss Army Man – Film Review
Second Opinion – Swiss Army Man – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Daniel Scheinert, Daniel Kwan Starring: Paul Dano, Daniel Radcliffe, Mary Elizabeth Winstead On limited release from September 30th […]
Guerrilla – Project Arts Centre – Dublin Theatre Festival Review
Guerrilla – Project Arts Centre (Space Upstairs) – Review – Sept 30-Oct 2 The stage is filled with four rows of empty chairs facing the audience. The cast start to trickle onto […]
Royal Irish Academy of Music – Events Programme 2016
The Royal Irish Academy of Music has just announced its Events Programme. This programme runs up until May of next year and includes events such as two new operas and a wide […]
In Their Own Words – The National Archives – Review
In Their Own Words – The National Archives – Review by Pat V. Written communication has changed completely in the last thirty years. With Facebook, emails, texts, and tweets, how many of […]
ZVIZDAL (Chernobyl – so far so close) – Dublin Theatre Festival Review
ZVIZDAL (Chernobyl – so far so close) – Dublin Theatre Festival Review Venue: Samuel Beckett Theatre – Dates: Sept 29 & 30, 7.30pm; Oct 1, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets: €20 – €25 […]
Helen and I – Civic Theatre – Dublin Theatre Festival Review
Helen and I – Civic Theatre – Dublin Theatre Festival Review by Frank L. Venue: Civic Theatre – Dates: Sept 27, 28 & 30, 8pm; Sept 29 & Oct 1, 3pm & […]
Trashcan Sinatras – Workman’s Club – November 12th 2016
The Workman’s Club presents Trashcan Sinatras – Saturday, 12 November I continue to be mystified that this band aren’t massive. I’ve seen them play live three or four times and it’s always […]
No More Workhorse 