Before I go to Sleep – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Rowan Joffé Starring: Nicole Kidman, Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Anne-Marie Duff In cinemas September 5th Based on the acclaimed best […]
Before I go to Sleep – Movie Review
Happenings – Casablanca – Merrion Square – 4th Sept
It was on and then it was off and now it’s on again. Casablanca returns to Merrion Square this Thursday night from the wonderful people in Happenings! Play it, Sam! Casablanca in […]
Dracula Untold – Charity Screening – 30-09-14 – Savoy
A charity screening of a popcorn movie with lots of the stars and directors in attendence? And the tickets are only a tenner? What more could you ask for. Full details are […]
The Hundred-Foot Journey – Movie Review
The Hundred-Foot Journey – Review by Frank L Director: Lasse Hallström Writers: Steven Knight (screenplay), Richard C. Morais (book) Stars: Helen Mirren, Om Puri, ManishDayal Released in Ireland on September 5th On […]
Watermark – Movie Review
Watermark – Review by David Turpin Directed by: Jennifer Baichwal, Edward Burtynsky Before dumping a gallon of water over one’s head, for charity or any other purpose, it might be wise to […]
A Life of Crime – Movie Review
A Life of Crime – Review by Helen O’Leary A Life of Crime is an Elmore Leonard crime novel adapted for the screen and directed by Daniel Schechter. Two bumbling criminals played […]
Things to do in Dublin (1-09-14 – 7-09-14)
I hope you picnicers have all recovered from the weekend that was! This week promises to be another good one with the start of the… TIGER DUBLIN FRINGE! Yes, it’s the few […]
Feminist Film Festival – New Theatre – 30th & 31st August 2014
There’s a film festival right in the centre of Dublin this weekend! The Feminist Film Festival runs this Saturday and Sunday from 11.30 in the morning. They are showing some old gems […]
New Movie Releases – 29-08-14
I’d have to say this is a pretty good week at the cinema. There must be a couple of interesting ones for most people. Ok, there’s nothing big and brash, no popcorn […]
If I Stay – Movie Review – V2.0
If I Stay – by Fran Winston Directed by: R. J. Cutler Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Mireille Enos, Jamie Blackley, Joshua Leonard, Stacy Keach, Aisha Hinds, Liana Liberato In cinemas September 29th […]
The Grand Seduction – Movie Review
The Grand Seduction – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Don McKellar Starring: Brendan Gleeson, Taylor Kitsch, Liane Balaban, Gordon Pinsent, Mark Critch, Mary Walsh, Cathy Jones, Matt Watts In cinemas August […]
Let’s Be Cops – Movie Review
Let’s Be Cops – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Luke Greenfield Starring: Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans, Jr., Rob Riggle, Nina Dobrev In cinemas August 27th The cop-buddy movie has been done […]
If I Stay – Movie Review
If I Stay – Review by Frank L. Director: R.J. Cutler Writers: Shauna Cross (screenplay), Gayle Forman (novel) Stars: Chloë Grace Moretz, Mireille Enos, Jamie Blackley Based on what is nowadays called […]
Sin City 2: A Dame to Kill For – Movie Review
Sin City 2: A Dame to Kill For – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Robert Rodríguez and Frank Miller Starring: Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Josh Brolin, Joseph Gordon- Levitt, Rosario Dawson, […]
Night Moves – Movie Review
Night Moves – Review by David Turpin Directed by: Kelly Reichardt Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fannning, Peter Sarsgaard Night Moves, the fifth feature from Kelly Reichardt, might be read as the latest […]
Things to do in Dublin (25-08-14 – 31-08-14)
This is the festival everyone has been waiting for, with Electric Picnic kicking off this week. It’s long since sold out, so if you’re without a ticket, you’ll have to make do! […]
New Movie Releases – 22-08-14
So what of this weeks crop? Any beauties? Any to scary to look at? Lots filling up the middle? Yes, this week is officially a normal one. No big blockbusters to steal […]
Deliver Us From Evil – Movie Review
Deliver Us From Evil – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Scott Derrickson Starring: Eric Bana, Édgar Ramírez, Olivia Munn, Sean Harris, Joel McHale In cinemas August 20th While the posters for […]
Happenings – Casablanca – Merrion Square – 21-08-14 – Postponed
Happenings are going old school, with Casablanca being the latest offering. It’s on Thursday night in Merrion Square. You can find full details on the Happening Web Site here. “Play it Sam, […]
What If – Movie Review – V2.0
What If – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Michael Dowse Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Megan Park, Adam Driver, Mackenzie Davis, Rafe Spall In cinemas August 20th Daniel Radcliffe continues his […]
The Gloaming – NCH – 28-02-15
It seems like and awful long way away, but I guess it’ll be with us in gig time! The Gloaming have just announced a gig in the NCH on the 28th of […]
Two Days, One Night – Movie Review
Two days, One Night – Review by Frank L. Written and Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne Stars: Marion Cotillard, Fabrizio Rongione, Pili Groyne Since the success of Rosetta in 1999, […]
The Expendables 3 – Movie Review – V 2.0
The Expendables 3 – Movie Review – Frances Winston Directed by: Patrick Hughes Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mel Gibson, Harrison Ford, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas, Kelsey Grammer, […]
New Movie Releases – 15-08-14
‘I’ve been a wild rover for many a year, And I spent all my money on whiskey and beer….’ yes, indeedy. This is finally the day the Rover has been released. It’s […]
Happenings – Good Will Hunting – Fitzwilliam Square – 16-08-14
This is the second part of Happenings tribute to Robin Williams and has the added bonus that all proceeds go to charity which is a lovely touch. Go, sit and remember the […]
The Congress – Movie Review
The Congress Directed by: Ari Folman Starring: Robin Wright, Paul Giamatti, Danny Huston, Harvey Keitel, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Sami Gayle In cinemas August 15th An aging actress agrees to have her image scanned […]
Happenings – Dead Poets Society – Merrion Square – 14-08-14
This is a lovely touch by the wonderful people in Happenings. To celebrate the life of Robin Williams, they are showing Dead Poets Society tonight in Merrion Square, with the film starting […]
The Expendables 3 – Movie Review
The Expendables 3 – Movie Review – Dan O’Neill Director: Patrick Hughes Writers: Sylvester Stallone (screenplay), Creighton Rothenberger (screenplay) Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Harrison Ford, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mel Gibson, […]
The Rover – Movie Review – V 2.0
The Rover – Movie Review Director: David Michôd Writers: Joel Edgerton (story), David Michôd (screenplay), 1 more credit » Stars: Guy Pearce, Robert Pattinson, Scoot McNairy This film is set ten years […]
No More Workhorse 