The Plot – New Theatre – Review by Letizia Delmastro The Plot by Paula Lonergan 5th February – 9th February 2019 In The Plot by Paula Lonergan, Lilith finally gets to have her story heard: as […]
The Plot – New Theatre – Review
Boy Erased – Film Review
Boy Erased – Film Review by Grant Ryan Director: Joel Edgerton Writers: Garrard Conley (based on the memoir Boy Erased by), Joel Edgerton (written for the screen by) Stars: Lucas Hedges, Nicole […]
Movies This Week – 06-02-19
Movies This Week – 06-02-19 This week we get another average Sci-fi film in the form of Alita: Battle Angel. It is a genre with a whole lot of average. There’s also […]
If Beale Street Could Talk – Film Review
If Beale Street Could Talk – Film Review Director: Barry Jenkins Writers: Barry Jenkins (written for the screen by), James Baldwin (based on the book by) Stars: KiKi Layne, Stephan James, Regina […]
Interview with Mary Barnecutt and Lioba Petrie – Curators of Spike Festival
Interview with Mary Barnecutt and Lioba Petrie – Curators of Spike Festival Mary Barnecutt and Lioba Petrie, the curators of Spike, Dublin’s alternative cello festival, talk about what’s in store at this […]
Theatre in Dublin this Week – 05-02-19
Theatre in Dublin this Week – 05-02-19 It’s a little slow out there, in all honestly, but we do have a few new productions. Rapids opens at the Project Arts Centre and […]
I’m Not Here – Project Arts Centre – Review
I’m Not Here – Project Arts Centre – Review by Frank L. Written, Directed and Designed by Doireann Coady Run now finished – Feb 1st and 2nd 2019 The stage is bare […]
Live Music in Dublin – 04-02-19
Live Music in Dublin – 04-02-19 It’s a week like many other… nothing too dazzling on this week but we do have God is an Astronaut if you need some post rock […]
The Lemonheads – It’s A Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads – It’s A Shame About Ray – by Killian Laher The early nineties was a great time for guitar music, particularly from west of the Atlantic. The Dave Fanning show […]
Can You Ever Forgive Me – Film Review
Can You Ever Forgive Me – Film Review by Frank L. Director(s): Marielle Heller Writers(s): Nicole Holofcener, Lee Israel (memoir), Jeff Whitty Actors: Melissa McCarthy, Anna Deavere Smith, Julie Ann Emery, Joanna […]
The Bear – Doyle’s Pub – Review
The Bear – Doyle’s Pub – Review by Frank L. The Bear by Anton Chekhov Until February 2nd In 2018, Judder Theatre Company, who are based in Doyle’s Pub, on College Street […]
So Where Do We Begin? – Smock Alley Theatre – Review
So Where Do We Begin? – Smock Alley Theatre – Review 28 Jan – 2 Feb | 8pm | 3pm matinee Sat 2 Feb | Boys’ School David (Matthew Malone) is a […]
Competition – Win Tickets to She Drew The Gun – Workman’s Club – 12/02/19
Competition – Win Tickets to She Drew The Gun – Workman’s Club – 12/02/19 She Drew The Gun – Tuesday, 12 Feb – Workman’s Club We have a pair of tickets to give […]
The Cripple of Inishmaan – Gaiety Theatre – Review
The Cripple of Inishmaan – Gaiety Theatre – Review 25th Jan. – 9th Mar. Set on the island of Inishmaan in 1934, Johnnypatteenmike (Phelim Drew) is the local gossip. He makes his […]
Burning – Film Review
Burning – Film Review by Frank L. Director: Chang-dong Lee Writers: Jungmi Oh (screenplay by) (as Jung-mi Oh), Chang-dong Lee (screenplay by) Stars: Ah-in Yoo, Steven Yeun, Jong-seo Jun This is the […]
Movies This Week – 30-01-19
Movies This Week – 30-01-19 Green Book is released this week, which could well surprise everyone and win the Best Picture Oscar? Who knows what the academy will do, and to be […]
Green Book – Film Review
Green Book – Film Review by Pat Viale Director: Peter Farrelly Writers: Nick Vallelonga, Brian Hayes Currie (as Brian Currie) Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini Set in the early 1960s, […]
Beirut – Gallipoli – Album Review
Beirut – Gallipoli – Album Review by M. Quinn Released – February 1st 2019 The album opens with a banjo and a distant trumpet and we know we are immediately on familiar […]
Theatre in Dublin this Week – 29-01-19
Theatre in Dublin this Week – 29-01-19 The biggest new production this week is The Cripple of Inishmaan in the Gaiety, which is a Gaiety Production. Other new work includes So Where […]
Live Music in Dublin – 28-01-19
Live Music in Dublin – 28-01-19 A mixed bag of music this week but you can see Malcom Middleton on Friday night or even Nightmares on Wax the same night! Hobo Johnson […]
Pearl Jam: The Last Great Big Rock Band
Pearl Jam: The Last Great Big Rock Band – Ten – by Killian Laher First time I heard the name Pearl Jam, the word jam made me turn off, envisaging some flabby, […]
Fortune – Yamamori Tengu – Review
Fortune – Yamamori Tengu – Review Wednesday 23rd January – Friday 25th January – Tickets: €29 (incl. booking fee). This play shows the ins and outs of a family going through a […]
Halcyon Days – Viking Theatre – Review
Halcyon Days – Viking Theatre – Review by Frank L. Halcyon Days – Written by Deirdre Kinahan. This is a new production of a play which only saw the light of day […]
Cellar Door – Film Review
Cellar Door – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Viko Nikci. Starring: Karen Hassan, Catherine Walker, Mark O’Halloran In cinemas January 25th In a week that sees many big budget and […]
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance – Smock Alley – Review
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance – Smock Alley – Review 22 – 26 Jan | 8pm | plus 2:30pm on 26 Jan | Boys’ School This play is set in the […]
Calendar Girls – The Musical – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review
Calendar Girls – The Musical – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review by Fran Winston Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin 2. The 2003 true life drama Calendar Girls […]
Second Act – Film Review
Second Act – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Peter Segal Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Leah Remini, Vanessa Hudgens, Treat Williams, Milo Ventimiglia In cinemas January 25th It’s not really the season […]
Vice – Film Review
Vice – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Adam McKay Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell, Tyler Perry, Alison Pill, Jesse Plemons In cinemas January 25th Chances are […]
The Mule – Film Review
The Mule – Film Review by Frank L. Director: Clint Eastwood Writers: Sam Dolnick (inspired by the New York Times Magazine Article “The Sinaloa Cartel’s 90-Year Old Drug Mule” by), Nick Schenk […]
No More Workhorse 