So what to say about this lot? We did enjoy Norte, the End of History, but be warned it is over four hours long! It’s the type of film if you watch […]
New Movie Releases – 25-07-14
Joe – Movie Review
Joe- Movie Review by Frank L. Director: David Gordon Green Writers: Larry Brown (based on the novel by), Gary Hawkins Stars: Nicolas Cage, Tye Sheridan, Gary Poulter The title character Joe (Nicolas […]
Norte, the End of History – Movie Review
Norte, the End of History– Movie Review Director: Lav Diaz Writers: Lav Diaz, Rody Vera Stars: Sid Lucero, Angeli Bayani, Archie Alemania Fabian is top of his class in law school, but […]
Earth to Echo – Movie Review
Earth to Echo – Review Director: Dave Green Writers: Henry Gayden (screenplay), Henry Gayden (story) Stars: Teo Halm, Astro, Reese Hartwig, Brian ‘Astro’ Bradley, Ella Wahlestedt Earth to Echo is the story […]
Things to do in Dublin (21-07-14 – 27-07-14)
The Workhorse would just like to confirm that we’re gutted about Garth! The legend that is Mr. Brooks was due to dominate Croke park next Friday, but instead we’ll have to make […]
Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon – Movie Review
Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon – Review by Frank L. Directors: Beth Aala, Mike Myers Stars: Shep Gordon, Sylvester Stallone, Michael Douglas Shep Gordon became a music manager as a result […]
New Movie Releases – 18-07-14
Mon-key, Mon-key. Yes, it has finally arrived, and has the best reviews of any of this year’s blockbusters. Should the Dawn of the Planet of the Apes not have come before the […]
Dirty Dancing – Merrion Square – 17-07-2014
Dirty Dacing in Merrion Square sounds like something you’d ring Joe Duffy to complain about, but in this case, it’s the 1987 classic of cheese. The wonderful Happening people will give you […]
Finding Vivian Maier – Movie Review
Finding Vivian Maier – Review by Frank L. Directors: John Maloof, Charlie Siskel Writers: John Maloof (story), Charlie Siskel (story) Stars: Vivian Maier, John Maloof, Mary Ellen Mark John Maloof was brought […]
Grand Central – Movie Review
Grand Central – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Rebecca Zlotowski Starring: Tahar Rahim, Léa Seydoux, Denis Ménochet, Olivier Gourmet, Johan Libéreau, Camille Lellouche, Nahuel Pérez Biscayart In cinemas: July 18th Unskilled […]
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes – Movie Review
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Matt Reeves Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Toby Kebbell, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Toby Kebbell, Judy […]
Things to do in Dublin (14-07-14 – 20-07-14)
The World Cup has finally departed, and congratulations to Germany! To fill the massive gaping hole in your life, you could take up making models of ships in bottles, pick up a […]
Begin Again – Movie Review – v2.0
Begin Again– Review by Frank L. Directed by John Carney Writer: John Carney Stars: Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, Adam Levine Greta (Keira Knightley) and Dave (Adam Lane), lovers and songwriters/singers, arrive in […]
New Movie Reviews – 11-07-14
A slow week mid summer? How did that happen? Who knows, but this is a blockbuster free week, so you’ll just have to live with it. They’ll be back next week, don’t […]
The Grand Seduction – Movie Review
The Grand Seduction – Review by Frank L. Directed by Don McKellar Writers: Michael Dowse, Ken Scott Stars: Taylor Kitsch, Brendan Gleeson, Liane Balaban In Cinemas – August 29th. The citizens of […]
Happenings – Fantastic Mr. Fox – Fitzwilliam Square Friday 11th July
It’s a kids film but not really, it’s mostly for grown ups who want to be kids! The Fantastic Mr. Fox is one of Wes Anderson’s best films, and has the vocal […]
The Rover – Movie Review
The Rover – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: David Michod Starring: Guy Pearce, Robert Pattison, Scoot McNairy In cinemas August 15th A lone stranger enters a bar and helps himself to […]
Begin Again – Movie Review
Begin Again – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: John Carney Starring: Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, Hailee Steinfeld, Adam Levine, James Corden, CeeLo Green, Catherine Keener In cinemas July 11th This film […]
Things to do in Dublin (7-07-14 – 13-07-14)
It’s the last week of the World Cup. Honest, it’s nearly over. Yes, with only three matches left (if you don’t include the third and fourth place play off!), people will again […]
Transformers: Age of Extinction – Movie Review
Transformers: Age of Extinction – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Michael Bay Starring: Mark Whalberg, Stanley Tucci, Kelsey Grammer, Nicola Peltz, Jack Reynor, Sophia Myles, Li Bingbing, Titus Welliver, T. J. […]
Tammy – Movie Review
Tammy – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Ben Falcone Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Susan Sarandon, Allison Janney, Toni Collette, Sandra Oh, Dan Aykroyd, Kathy Bates In cinemas July 4th The last time […]
The Hundred-Year Old Man Who Climbed Out a Window and Disappeared – Movie Review
The Hundred-Year Old Man Who Climbed Out a Window and Disappeared – Review by Frances Winston. Directed by: Felix Herngren Starring: Robert Gustafsson, Iwar Wiklander, David Wiberg, Mia Skäringer, Jens Hultén, Bianca […]
Love Eternal – Film Review
Love Eternal – Film Review by Frank L. Director: Brendan Muldowney Writers: Brendan Muldowney (screenplay), Kei Ôishi (novel) Stars: Pollyanna McIntosh, Amanda Ryan, Emma Eliza Regan Released – 4th July Love Eternal […]
Things to do in Dublin (30-06-14 – 6-07-14)
The group stages of the World Cup are over, so may people no have gaps in their evening schedules, and are returning into the light! There’s a mass of gigs and events […]
Review: Hollywood Babble On- Vicar Street 28th June 2014
Film director Kevin Smith triumphantly returned to Vicar Street last night after previous trips to Vicar Street with his solo show and with the Jay and Silent Bob Get Old podcast in […]
New Movie Reviews – 27-06-14
If you don’t see one movie this week, make sure it’s Mrs. Brown’s Boys. Really, seriously and truly, there’s talk that this abomination could become the highest grossing Irish movie of all […]
Gentlemen of Letters – A Dublin Sign Painting Film
Ladies and Gentlemen, a lovely short film below about Signs by Conor Brady. Thanks to James K for the tip! Dublin has a rich history of hand painted signs decorating the city. […]
Things to do in Dublin (23-06-14 – 29-06-14)
There really is no escaping the World Cup, despite our near neighbours awful efforts! For those of you who are studiously trying to ignore it, there’s another good week in store. There’s […]
New Movie Releases – 20-06-14
No big blockbusters this week, giving the little films the chance to breath! Although sometimes things shouldn’t be allowed to breath, some should be smothered at birth. We all know this, right? […]
No More Workhorse 