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 […]
TV Picks of the Week – 06-03-17
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 […]
Interview with Niall McCann – Director of Lost In France – Part 1
Interview with Niall McCann – Director of Lost In France – Part 1 by Killian Laher There are a series of gigs around Ireland will accompany the film’s release including Emma Pollock […]
Does Casey Affleck Deserve An Oscar?
Does Casey Affleck Deserve An Oscar? Casey Affleck is many people’s favourite to win Best Actor at this year’s Oscar ceremonies. In truth, he only has one real opponent in the form […]
Win CD & Vinyl bundle – Lost In France – Competition
Lost In France – Music Competition Win CD & Vinyl bundle to celebrate the release of Lost In France! To celebrate the release of Lost In France, in cinemas March 3rd (Cert […]
It’s Only the End of the World – Film Review
It’s Only the End of the World – Film Review French title – Juste la fin du monde Director: Xavier Dolan Writers: Xavier Dolan (screenplay), Jean-Luc Lagarce (based on play by) Stars: […]
Best: All by myself – Film Review
Best: All by myself – Film Review by Frank L. Directed by Daniel Gordon George Best, if he had lived, would be now seventy years old. His fame spread far beyond football […]
Lost in France – Film Review
Lost in France – Film Review by Killian Laher Irish Film Institute – Tomorrow @ 20:15 – “The screening will be followed by a live satellite performance by Alex Kapranos, Stuart Braithwaite, […]
TV Picks of the Week – 20-02-17
TV PICKS OF THE WEEK By Lisa Jewell Get stuck into these top TV choices this week Documentary – The Drug Trial: Emergency at the Hospital Tuesday 21st February, 9pm, BBC2 In […]
Second Opinion – The Founder – Film Review
The Founder – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: John Lee Hancock Starring: Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll, Linda Cardellini, Patrick Wilson, Laura Dern In cinemas February 17th I have […]
Dublin Event Guide (20-2-17 – 26-2-17)
It’s week two of the Audi Dublin Film Festival so get out there and explore until the 26th. There’s also some exciting new work in the Scene and Heard festival at Smock […]
Fences – Film Review
Fences – Film Review by Frank L. Director: Denzel Washington Writers: August Wilson (screenplay), August Wilson (based upon his play “Fences”) Stars: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen Henderson Fences is a film […]
The Founder – Film Review
The Founder – Film Review by Frank L. Director: John Lee Hancock Writer: Robert D. Siegel (as Robert Siegel) Stars: Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch Ever wonder where your Happy […]
John Wick: Chapter 2 – Film Review
John Wick: Chapter 2 – Film Review by Pia Maltri Director: Chad Stahelski Writers: Derek Kolstad, Derek Kolstad (based on characters created by) Stars: Keanu Reeves, Riccardo Scamarcio, Ian McShane “John Wick: […]
TV Picks of the Week – 13-02-17
TV PICKS OF THE WEEK By Lisa Jewell Make a date or set your DVR for our top telly choices this week – documentaries a-plenty! Documentary – The Real Marigold Hotel Wednesday […]
Dublin Event Guide (13-2-17 – 19-2-17)
Two new festivals hit Dublin this week, with the Audi Dublin Film Festival running from the 16th to the 26th, and the Scene and Heard festival of new theatre in Smock Alley. […]
Moonlight – Film Review
Moonlight – Film Review Directed by Barry Jenkins Starring Alex R. Hibbert, Ashton Sanders, Trevante Rhodes, Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris Review by David Turpin Writer-director Barry Jenkins’ second feature, after 2008’s Medicine […]
20th Century Women – Film Review
20th Century Women – Film Review by Emily Elphinstone Director: Mike Mills Writer: Mike Mills Stars: Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig Every now and then, a film comes along with a […]
Meetings with Ivor – Film Review
Meetings with Ivor – Film Review by Frank L. Directed by Alan Gilsenan The “Ivor” of the title is Ivor Browne, the well-known Irish psychiatrist. The documentary has substantial commentary by Ivor […]
Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk – Film Review
Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk – Film Review by Lisa Jewell Director: Ang Lee Stars: Joe Alwyn, Vin Diesel, Kristen Stewart, Garrett Hedlund, Chris Tucker, Steve Martin Writer: Jean-Christophe Castelli, based on […]
The Lego Batman Movie – Film Review
The Lego Batman Movie – Film Review by Emily Elphinstone Director: Chris McKay Writers: Seth Grahame-Smith, Chris McKenna Stars: Will Arnett, Jenny Slate, Ralph Fiennes, Channing Tatum, Zach Galifianakis There have been all […]
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