All hail Forbidden Fruit 2017 (3 Jun – 5 Jun) as the big event in town this week. There’s Orbital, Aphex Twin and Bon Iver over the three day festival, and a […]
Dublin Event Guide (29-5-17 – 4-6-17)
Film Round Up – 26-05-17
Film Round Up – 26-05-17 Five new releases this week, with the return of Studio Ghibli in the Red Turtle being the highlight! There’s also the stylish I am not Madam Bovary […]
I Am Not Madame Bovary – Film Review
I Am Not Madame Bovary – Film Review by Louise O’Meara Written by: Liu Zhenyun Directed by: Feng Xiaogang Cast: Fan Bingbing, Zhang Jiayi, Yu Hewei, Dong Chengpeng This Chinese satirical film, based on […]
TV Picks of the Week – 22-05-17
TV PICKS OF THE WEEK By Lisa Jewell Our top telly choices for the week ahead. A Twin Peaks free zone, as you’re already well aware it’s on… Documentary – The Secret […]
Dublin Event Guide (22-5-17 – 28-5-17)
The Dublin Dance Festival is off to a great start and runs until the 28th of May. The International Literature Festival Dublin 2017 runs until 28th May 2017. Our musical tips include […]
In View – Film Review
In View – Film Review by Frank L. Director: Ciaran Creagh Writer: Ciaran Creagh Stars: Ciarán McMenamin, Stuart Graham, Gerard McSorle, Caoilfhionn Dunne Ruth (Caoilfhionn Dunne) is a Garda detective whose life is […]
Inversion – Film Review
Inversion – Film Review Director: Behnam Behzadi Writer: Behnam Behzadi Stars: Alireza Aghakhani, Sahar Dolatshahi, Roya Javidnia In this film, we get to see a slice of the daily life of Niloofar […]
Snatched – Film Review
Snatched – Film Review by Louise O’Meara Director: Jonathan Levine Writer: Katie Dippold Stars: Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn, Kim Caramele Snatched is the latest comedy block buster from comedic writer Katie Dippold, […]
King Arthur – The Legend of the Sword – Film Review
King Arthur – The Legend of the Sword – Film Review by Bridget Deevy Director: Guy Ritchie Writers: Joby Harold (screenplay), Guy Ritchie (screenplay) Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, Jude Law Bromancing […]
TV Picks of the Week – 15-05-17
TV PICKS OF THE WEEK – 15-05-17 By Lisa Jewell Make a date or set your DVR for our top telly choices this week Documentary – Ivanka Trump: America’s Real First Lady […]
Dublin Event Guide (15-5-17 – 21-5-17)
The Dublin Dance Festival kicks off this week and runs from the 18th to the 28th of May. This should be a whole lot of fun, so make sure you check out […]
Vermeer Beyond Time – Film Review
Vermeer Beyond Time – Film Review by Louise O’Meara Written & directed by: Guillaume Cottet & Jean-Pierre Cottet Starring: Pierre Arditi Narrated by: Fiona Shaw Lighthouse Cinema and at Selected Cinemas – […]
Frantz – Film Review
Frantz – Film Review by Frank L. Directed by François Ozon Stars: Pierre Niney, Paula Beer, Ernst Stötzner Ozon (Swimming Pool 2003, In the House 2012) directs this story which emanates from […]
Alien: Covenant – Film Review
Alien: Covenant – Film Review by David Turpin Director: Ridley Scott Stars: Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup Ridley Scott’s Prometheus (2012) fascinated some and bemused many with its combination of half-baked […]
Miss Sloane – Film Review
Miss Sloane – Film Review by Lisa Jewell Director: John Madden Stars: Jessica Chastain, Mark Strong, Alison Pill, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, John Lithgow, Sam Waterston The murky world of Washington lobbyists and their […]
TV Picks of the Week – 08-05-17
TV PICKS OF THE WEEK By Lisa Jewell Make a date or set your DVR for our top telly choices this week Film – The Place Beyond the Pines Wednesday 10 May, […]
Dublin Event Guide (8-5-17 – 14-5-17)
It’s the second week of the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival 2017 (1 May – 14 May), with a complete new set of plays! Culture Date with Dublin 8 is a mini […]
Sleepless – Film Review
Sleepless – Film Review by Louise O’Meara Directed by: Baran bo Odar Written by: Andrea Berloff Starring: Jamie Foxx, Michelle Monaghan,Dermot Mulroney, Gabrielle Union, Scoot McNairy, TI. Sleepless, a remake of the […]
Mindhorn – Film Review
Mindhorn – Film Review by Bridget Deevy Director: Sean Foley Writers: Julian Barratt, Simon Farnaby Stars: Essie Davis, Andrea Riseborough, Kenneth Branagh From the world of Partridge, Hot Fuzz and The Mighty […]
Citizen Jane: Battle for the City – Film Review
Citizen Jane: Battle for the City – Film Review by Louise O’ Meara Director: Matt Tyrnauer Produced by: Matt Tyrnauer, Richard Hammond & Jenny Carchman This documentary film recounts the battle between […]
Harmonium – Film Review
Harmonium – Film Review by Frank. L. Director: Kôji Fukada Writer: Kôji Fukada Stars: Mariko Tsutsui, Tadanobu Asano, Kanji Furutachi The film begins with a young girl Hotaru (Momone Shinokawa) practising, ploddingly, […]
The Journey – Film Review
The Journey – Film Review by Frank L. Director: Nick Hamm Writer: Colin Bateman Stars: Freddie Highmore, Toby Stephens, John Hurt, Timothy Spall, Colm Meaney The subject matter of this film is […]
A Dog’s Purpose – Film Review
A Dog’s Purpose – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Lasse Hallström Starring: Dennis Quaid, Britt Robertson, Josh Gad, KJ Apa, Juliet Rylance, John Ortiz, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Peggy Lipton In cinemas […]
TV Picks of the Week – 02/05/17
TV PICKS OF THE WEEK By Lisa Jewell Our top three picks for your telly watching this week. Documentary – Atomic: Living in Dread and Promise Wednesday 3 May, 11pm, BBC4 Fascinating […]
Dublin Event Guide (1-5-17 – 7-5-17)
There’s a new theatre festival this week with the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival 2017 (1 May – 14 May). Dublin Sci-Fi Film Festival runs from the 5th to the 7th of […]
Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2 – Film Review
Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2 – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: James Gunn Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Pom […]
Heal the Living – Film Review
Heal the Living – Film Review by Emily Elphinstone Director: Katell Quillévéré Writers: Maylis De Kerangal (novel), Katell Quillévéré (screenplay) Stars: Tahar Rahim, Emmanuelle Seigner, Anne Dorval Based on the novel Réparer les […]
Win A Dog’s Purpose Merchandise
Win A Dog’s Purpose Merchandise To celebrate the release of A Dog’s Purpose in cinemas 5th May, we have three amazing merchandise bundles filled with goodies for you and your dog to […]
Lady Macbeth – Film Review
Lady Macbeth – Film Review Directed by William Oldroyd Starring Florence Pugh, Cosmo Jarvis, Christopher Fairbank, Naomi Ackie Reviewed by David Turpin William Oldroyd, heretofore best known as an opera director, makes […]
No More Workhorse 