Gleason – Film Review Director: Clay Tweel (as J. Clay Tweel) Writer: Clay Tweel (as J. Clay Tweel) Stars: Steve Gleason, Mike Gleason, Scott Fujita Steve Gleason was never a major star […]
Gleason – Film Review
Smurfs: The Lost Village – Film Review
Smurfs: The Lost Village – Film Review Director: Kelly Asbury Writers: Stacey Harman, Pamela Ribon Stars: Ariel Winter, Michelle Rodriguez, Julia Roberts The Smurfs return with the third instalment of their reboot […]
Dublin Event Guide (27-3-17 – 2-4-17)
Sure isn’t there a grand stretch in the evening? Well, there is, there’s an extra hour and no excuse for you to sit home! Some really good gigs this week with Haley […]
Life – Film Review
Life – Film Review by David Turpin Director: Daniel Espinosa Writers: Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds A reasonably fleet, surprise-free B-movie, Daniel Espinoza’s Life takes the […]
Aquarius – Film Review
Aquarius – Film Review by Frank L. Director: Kleber Mendonça Filho Writer: Kleber Mendonça Filho Stars: Sonia Braga, Maeve Jinkings, Irandhir Santos Aquarius is a two-storied apartment block built in the fifties […]
The Secret Scripture – Film Review
The Secret Scripture – Film Review by Pat V. Director: Jim Sheridan Writers: Sebastian Barry (based on the novel by), Jim Sheridan Stars: Rooney Mara, Theo James, Aidan Turner Based on Sebastian […]
TV Picks of the Week – 20-03-17
TV Picks of the Week by Lisa Jewell Our top three picks for your telly watching this week. Documentary – American Justice – Tuesday 21 March, 9pm, BBC2 Three part series […]
Dublin Event Guide (20-3-17 – 26-3-17)
So, we’re all recovering from Paddy’s day/ weekend or whatever it is at this stage. Fear not, as there’s still a lot going on to keep you entertained. The lone festival in […]
The Olive Tree – Film Review
The Olive Tree – Film Review by Pat V. Director: Icíar Bollaín (as Iciar Bollain) Writer: Paul Laverty (screenplay) Stars: Anna Castillo, Javier Gutiérrez, Pep Ambròs A young Spanish woman refuses to […]
Beauty and the Beast – Film Review
Beauty and the Beast – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Bill Condon Starring: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Audra McDonald, Gugu […]
Get Out – Film Review
Get Out – Film Review by Emily Elphinstone Director: Jordan Peele Writer: Jordan Peele Stars: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford After premiering at Sundance to critical acclaim, Get Out is finally […]
The Salesman – Film Review
The Salesman – Film Review by Frank L. Director: Asghar Farhadi Writer: Asghar Farhadi Stars: Taraneh Alidoosti, Shahab Hosseini, Babak Karimi On 27th January 2017, United States President Donald J. Trump signed […]
TV Picks of the Week – 13-03-17
TV PICKS OF THE WEEK By Lisa Jewell Our top three picks for your telly watching this week. Film – Gravity Wednesday 15 March, 9.35pm, RTE1 Sandra Bullock and George Clooney star […]
Personal Shopper – Film Review
Personal Shopper – Film Review Directed by Olivier Assayas Starring Kristen Stewart, Lars Eidinger, Nora von Waldstätten Review by David Turpin After offering a singular take on backstage melodrama in 2014’s Clouds […]
Dublin Event Guide (13-3-17 – 19-3-17)
The main festival this week is obviously the St. Patrick’s Festival 2017 (16 Mar – 19 Mar) but there’s also a tasty sounding one in the Dublin Bay Prawn Festival 2017 (17 […]
Kong: Skull Island – Review
Kong: Skull Island – Review by Emily Elphinstone Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts Writers: Dan Gilroy (screenplay), Max Borenstein (screenplay) Stars: Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, Brie Larson The big screen, and 3D in […]
Dancer – Film Review
Dancer – Film Review by Emily Elphinstone Director: Steven Cantor Stars: Jade Hale-Christofi, Sergei Polunin Ballet is not an art form which one might associate with rebels; but that is just what […]
Q&A with Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts – Kong: Skull Island
Jordan Vogt-Roberts is the director of Kong: Skull Island, the latest blockbuster to hit our screens. This Q&A discusses working with the cast, including Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L Jackson and John Goodman. […]
Elle – Film Review
Elle – Film Review by Emily Elphinstone Director: Paul Verhoeven Writers: David Birke (screenplay), Philippe Djian (novel) Stars: Isabelle Huppert, Laurent Lafitte, Anne Consigny Never one to shy away from challenging films, […]
TV Picks of the Week – 06-03-17
TV PICKS OF THE WEEK By Lisa Jewell Whether you’re staying in or setting the DVR, we’ve your top cultural TV picks for the week ahead. Documentary – Killing for Love Tuesday […]
Dublin Event Guide (6-3-17 – 12-3-17)
Two new Festivals this week, one being the Spectrum Festival, which is billed as “Creative Music for Curious Ears”. Could you ask for more? The other is the Silk Road Film Festival […]
Fist Fight – Film Review
Fist Fight – Film Review by Emily Elphinstone Director: Richie Keen Writers: Van Robichaux (screenplay), Evan Susser (screenplay) Stars: Ice Cube, Charlie Day, Tracy Morgan There’s a place in cinema for reassuringly […]
Tomato Red – Film Review
Tomato Red – Film Review by Frank L. Directed by Juanita Wilson Writers: Juanita Wilson (screenplay), Daniel Woodrell (novel) Stars: Julia Garner, Jake Weary, Anna Friel Sammy Barlach (Jake Weary) has just […]
Interview with Niall McCann – Director of Lost In France – Part 3
Interview with Niall McCann – Director of Lost In France – Part 3 by Killian Laher Part 3 of Killian’s interview with Niall McCann, Director of the new film Lost In France, […]
Viceroy’s House – Film Review
Viceroy’s House – Film Review by Frank L. Directed by Gurinder Chadha Writers: Paul Mayeda Berges (script), Paul Mayeda Berges Stars: Gillian Anderson, Michael Gambon, Hugh Bonneville The granting of independence to […]
Certain Women – Film Review
Certain Women – Film Review by Emily Elphinstone Director: Kelly Reichardt Writers: Kelly Reichardt (screenplay), Maile Meloy (based on stories by) Stars: Michelle Williams, Kristen Stewart, Laura Dern As those familiar with […]
Interview with Niall McCann – Director of Lost In France – Part 2
Interview with Niall McCann – Director of Lost In France – Part 2 by Killian Laher Part 2 of Killian’s interview with Niall McCann, Director of the new film Lost In France. […]
Logan – Film Review
Logan – Film Review Director: James Mangold Writers: James Mangold (story by), Scott Frank (screenplay) Stars: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen The year is 2029 and it’s a future much like […]
Dublin Event Guide (27-2-17 – 5-3-17)
The Dublin Film Festival has departed for another year, but fear not, there’s still lots to see and do! There’s a New Music Festival at the NCH. There’s also the Dine in […]
No More Workhorse 