This is something of a departure for our regular book and TV reviewer Dan O’Neill, who is taking to the stage in early December. He is the bare chested Adonis in the […]
The Last Ride – Teacher’s Club – Dec 10th – 13th
The New World – Andrew Motion – Book Review
The New World – Andrew Motion – Book Review – By Helen O’Leary Andrew Motion is a former British Poet Laureate so it is with interest I read his foray into fiction […]
New Music – Sarob – High Noon
Some hip hop to start your Friday in the right way. This is Robert Tate, a young rapper from Ohio. You can hear his new single ‘High Noon’ and also read the […]
Nativity 3: Dude Where’s My Donkey – Movie Review
Nativity 3: Dude where’s my Donkey – Movie Review by Caroline Quinn Cast: Adam Garcia , Catherine Tate , Celia Imrie , Martin Clunes , Marc Wootton , Duncan Preston , Susie […]
Third Person – Movie Review
Third Person – Movie Review by Frank L. Director: Paul Haggis Writer: Paul Haggis (screenplay) Stars: Liam Neeson, Mila Kunis, Adrien Brody Third Person is bookended by title and credits appearing sequentially […]
New Music – Peaking Lights Remix Jape – Hearts Desire
It’s a wet Thursday lunchtime and I for one am in need of something to cheer me up! What better than a bouncing Jape track ‘The Hearts Desire’ remixed by Peaking Lights. […]
Yule – Newmarket Co-op – 6-12-14
The wonderful Young Hearts have just announced details of their Christmas gig, and it sounds like it could be a humdinger! It takes place on the 6th of December (Saturday) and is […]
The Drop – Movie Review
The Drop – Movie Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Michaël R. Roskam Starring: Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace, James Gandolfini, Matthias Schoenaerts, John Ortiz, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Michael Aronov, Morgan Spector In cinemas […]
Jesus Christ! It’s Jesus – New Theatre – Review
Jesus Christ, It’s Jesus runs at the New Theatre – Nov 10th – 15th @ 7.30pm – Tickets: €15 (€12 conc.) The town of Ballytrevor is like any other in Longford. When […]
Revisited: Beck – Sea Change
Sometimes you need a record that soothes the head. These can be hard to find. I’m thinking perhaps a Nick Drake record for example. But there is one that for me had […]
Competition – Win Tickets to Speech Development Tour – Workman’s Club – 20-11-14
This is a gig we’d thoroughly recommend! Not to be missed for a night of hip-hop of the highest calibre. We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for […]
Set Fire to the Stars – Movie Review
Set Fire to the Stars – Movie Review by Frank L. Director: Andy Goddard Writers: Andy Goddard, Celyn Jones Stars: Elijah Wood, Celyn Jones, Kelly Reilly John Malcolm Brinnin (Elijah Wood) was […]
Calexico – Olympia Theatre – 4-05-15
Another one of those gigs that would do quite nicely as a (dare I say it) Christmas present! Calexico are one of those bands that rarely disappoint. They’re impressive musicians and have […]
Padraig Potts Guide to Walking – Civic Theatre – Review
Padraig Potts Guide to Walking by Seamus O’Rourke – Civic Theatre, Tallaght Last night was a wet, blustery night more suited to a cuppa beside the fire than venturing out, but after […]
Stella Full of Storms – Theatre Upstairs – Review
Stella full of Storms written by Kate Gilmore – Review by Frank L. A set consisting of a back wall painted in a greyish blue upon which have been placed three clusters […]
The Imitation Game – Movie Review
The Imitation Game – Movie Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Morten Tyldum Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Mark Strong, Charles Dance, Allen Leech, Matthew Beard, Rory Kinnear In cinemas […]
Dublin Book Festival Preview – 13th – 16th Nov
The Dublin Book Festival starts in just two days time, and we thought we’d delve into the programme to give you some of our highlights. First up, we have old friend Donal […]
New Music: Guy Pearce Sings! – Broken Bones
Guy Pearce has had an amazing career in the movie industry, with such gems as Priscilla Queen of the Desert, LA Confidential, and Memento. He has now joined the large number of […]
Glen Hansard – Vicar Street – In Aid of Simon
Glen Hansard is a bit of a legend for the amount of gigs he does for charity and the Simon Community in particular. He’s back in Vicar Street next month for a […]
Standby – Movie Review
Standby – Movie Review by Eveleen Coyle Directors: Rob and Ronan Burke Screenplay: Pierce Ryan Starring: Brian Gleeson, Jessica Paré, Stanley Townsend, Ian Lloyd Anderson, John Lynn, Francesca Cherrault, Louisa Harland, Norma […]
Whiplash – Movie Preview Screening – Dundrum
This is a chance to see what promises to be one of the best movies of next year in a little over a weeks time! The hype about Whiplash is already starting […]
The Waste Ground Party – Peacock Stage – Review
The Waste Ground Party – Peacock Stage at the Abbey Theatre Someone has been dumping bin bags in one of the local gardens. You can hardly blame them, with the price of […]
Monument Valley. Beautiful mobile game gets new levels
While it’s true we don’t often talk about gaming on NMWH but sometimes a game comes along that transcends the world of gaming and leaves a lasting mark on you in so many […]
Things To Do In Dublin (10-11-14 – 16-11-14)
Welcome back people. Another week dawns and so to does a variety of odd ball events around the city. Science Week 2014 – 9th – 16th November continues with events far and […]
What’s On in London: Turner Exhibition at Tate Britain
What’s On in London: Turner Exhibition at Tate Britain – by Pat Levy When J M W Turner died he bequeathed a huge number of paintings and sketches to the British […]
Interview with Sarah Finlay – Director of Stella Full Of Storms
STELLA FULL OF STORMS – The Cup Theatre Company presents STELLA FULL OF STORMS, a new play by Kate Gilmore. “I think letters are classy. So, that’s how I continue to assault […]
Leviathan – Movie Review
Leviathan – Reviewed by David Turpin Directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev Starring: Alexei Serebriakov, Elena Lyadova, Vladimir Vdovichenkov, Roman Madyanov, Sergey Pokhodaev Leviathan is the fourth feature from Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev, whose […]
The Watchman – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review
The Watchman written by Sean Lawlor – Review by Frank L. First performed at the Peacock Theatre in 1988, Dublin Theatre Company, at the direction of Anthony Fox revives this small slice […]
Sacro Gra – Movie Review
Sacro Gra – Review by Eveleen Coyle Director: Gianfranco Rosi Screenplay: Niccolo Bassetti (story), Gianfranco Rossi Sacro GRA depicts life along the ring motorway around Rome, the Grande Raccordo Anulare and the […]
No More Workhorse 