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, […]
Lost in France – Film Review
Interview with Susie Lamb – Horae – The Complex Live Arts Centre
We had the chance to talk to Susie Lamb about her forthcoming production Horae, which starts at the Complex tonight. We asked her about the inspiration for the piece and the ancient […]
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 […]
Josh Ritter – Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire – Gig Review – 18-02-17
Josh Ritter (Solo) – Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire – Gig Review – 18-02-17 Josh arrived on stage a little after eight pm last night to a huge ovation from the audience. He’s […]
Sun Kil Moon – Common As Light And Love Are Red Valleys of Blood – Album Review
Sun Kil Moon – Common As Light And Love Are Red Valleys of Blood – Album Review by Killian Laher Mark Kozelek fans can’t complain about not having any new music to […]
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 […]
Jesca Hoop – Memories Are Now – Album Review
New Music – Jesca Hoop – Memories Are Now Memories Are Now is Jesca’s 7th studio album, and is the follow up to her collaboration with Sam Beam ‘Love Letter for Fire’ […]
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 […]
Smock Allies – Scene and Heard – Festival Round Up
Smock Allies – Scene and Heard – Festival Round Up by Frank L. This a festival of work in progress taking place from 14th February to 4th March. The “whole point” of […]
Win Tickets for Horae at the Complex
We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for Horae at the Complex on Wednesday the 22nd Feb. To be in with a chance of winning, answer the following […]
Ryan Adams – Prisoner – Album Review
Ryan Adams – Prisoner – Album Review by Killian Laher Ryan Adams has been releasing solo albums for the last 16 years at a rate of about one per year. Over the […]
Arlington – Abbey Theatre – Review
Arlington – Abbey Theatre – Review by Lisa Jewell Arlington – a production by Landmark Productions and Galway International Arts Festival – Until 25 February at The Abbey Theatre. Writer and Director: […]
IMMA – 2017 Programme Announced
Irish Museum of Modern Art – 2017 Programme Announced by Frank L. IMMA has announced its programme for 2017. The full details of it can be seen on http://www.imma.ie. The announcement was […]
Cora, Leah and I – New Theatre – Review
Cora, Leah and I – New Theatre – Review by Frank L. Written by Ellen Flynn BridgeTalk Theatre – Feb 13th – Feb 25th @ 7.30pm – Tickets: €16 (€12.50 conc.) This […]
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 […]
Tim Darcy – Saturday Night – Album Review
Tim Darcy – Saturday Night – Album Review ON TOUR with ANGEL OLSEN in IRELAND Fri. May 19 – Dublin @ Vicar Street Sat. May 20 – Cork @ Cork Opera House […]
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: […]
Mark Eitzel – Whelans – Gig Review – 12-02-17
Mark Eitzel – Whelans – Gig Review – 12-02-17 by Killian Laher Photos by M Quinn It’s easy to think the moment has passed for Mark Eitzel. Not that he or his […]
New Music – Hurray For The Riff Raff – Hungry Ghost
New Music – Hurray For The Riff Raff – Hungry Ghost This is a taster from Hurray for the Riff Raff’s new album ‘The Navigator’ due out next month, and it bodes […]
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. […]
This is an Irish Dance – Project Arts Centre – Review
This is an Irish Dance – Project Arts Centre – Review 08 February 2017-11 February 2017 7.30pm At the start of this piece, the two performers come onto the stage and sit […]
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 […]
Happy Birthday Jacob – New Theatre – Review
Happy Birthday Jacob – New Theatre – Review Happy Birthday Jacob by Michael Marshall Púca Productions – Feb 7th – Feb 11th @ 7.30pm Jacob and Lucas are two brothers growing up […]
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 […]
Couples + Pairs /2/- Theatre Upstairs – Review
Couples + Pairs /2/– Theatre Upstairs – Review by Frank L. Written by Niamh Denyer, Ann Blake, Sean Denyer, Aoife Maguire and Michael Kunze Feb 3rd to 18th, 2017 The “2” in […]
No More Workhorse 