Doctor Strange – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Scott Derrickson Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Michael Stuhlbarg, Benjamin Bratt, Scott Adkins, Mads Mikkelsen, Tilda Swinton In […]
Doctor Strange – Film Review
Dublin Event Guide (24-10-16 – 30-10-16)
This week is the start of Halloween proper, with the Horrorthon at the IFI and of course the Bram Stoker Festival which runs from the 28th to the 31st of October. Some […]
Butterflies and Bones – Project Arts Centre – Review
Butterflies and Bones – Project Arts Centre – Review by M. Quinn 20 October 2016-22 October 2016 7.30pm Roger Casement was a fascinating and complex individual. He was knighted for his work […]
New Music – The Cinematic Orchestra – To Believe (feat. Moses Sumney)
The first taste of Cinematic Orchestra in quite a considerable length of time! Their last album was actually the 2007 release Ma Fleur. They have announced a tour in support of their […]
Le Butcherettes – The Workman’s Club – Gig Review – 19-10-16
Le Butcherettes – The Workman’s Club, October 19 2016 – Live Review by Peter McNally Le Butcherettes’ Teri Gender Bender begins the evening with a classic misdirect. Standing well back from the microphone […]
Queen of Katwe – Film Review
Queen of Katwe – Film Review by Frank L. Director: Mira Nair Writers: William Wheeler (screenplay), Tim Crothers (based on the ESPN Magazine article and book by) Stars: Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, […]
The Beauty Queen of Leenane – Gaiety Theatre – Review
The Beauty Queen Of Leenane – Gaiety Theatre – Review by M. Quinn by Martin McDonagh – Dates: 18th – 29th October 2016 This is the tale of Maureen Folan (Aisling O’Sullivan), […]
Keeping Up With the Joneses – Film Review
Keeping Up With the Joneses – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Greg Mottola Starring: Zach Galifianakis, Jon Hamm, Isla Fisher, Gal Gadot In cinemas October 21st I can just see […]
Trolls – Film Review
Trolls – Film Review by Emily Elphinstone Directors: Mike Mitchell, Walt Dohrn Writers: Jonathan Aibel (screenplay), Glenn Berger (screenplay) Stars: Anna Kendrick, ZooeyDeschanel, Justin Timberlake ‘Animated Comedy Musical’ always sounds like a […]
Cirque Des Rêves – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review
Cirque Des Rêves – Bewley’s Cafe theatre @ Powerscourt – Review by Frank L. Cirque Des Rêves From Oct 17th – Nov 5th. By Katie McCann – Directed by Jeda de Brí […]
Deception – A Collection of Stories by Roald Dahl – Audible Book Review
Deception – A Collection of Stories by Roald Dahl – Review by Pat V. A little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men. – Roald Dahl To celebrate the […]
New Music – Benoît Pioulard – The Sun Is Going To Explode But Whatever It’s OK
New Music – Benoît Pioulard – The Sun Is Going To Explode But Whatever It’s OK Benoît, or Thomas actually, continues to put a brave face on things as he faces into […]
Preview – Alice in Wonderland – Blue Raincoat Theatre – Sligo
BLUE RAINCOAT THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT ALICE IN WONDERLAND By Lewis Carroll – Adapted by Jocelyn Clarke – Directed by Niall Henry 24 October – 5 November 2016 – The Factory Performance Space, […]
Ouija: Origin of Evil – Film Review
Ouija: Origin of Evil – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Mike Flanagan Starring: Elizabeth Reaser, Annalise Basso, Lulu Wilson, Henry Thomas, Kate Siegel, Alexis G. Zall In cinemas October 21st […]
Imperium – Film Review
Imperium – Film Review by M Quinn Director: Daniel Ragussis Writers: Michael German (story), Daniel Ragussis (screenplay) Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Toni Collette, Tracy Letts Available on We Are Coloony When two containers […]
TV Picks of the Week – 17-10-16
TV Picks of the Week by Lisa Jewell Get stuck into these top TV choices this week. Film – The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Monday 17 October, 9pm, Channel 4 Ben […]
I, Daniel Blake – Film Review
I, Daniel Blake – Film Review by Pat V. Writer: Paul Laverty (screenplay) Stars: Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Sharon Percy Winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, Ken […]
Second Opinion: Storks – Film Review
Storks – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Nicholas Stoller, Doug Sweetland Starring the voices of: Andy Samberg, Katie Crown, Kelsey Grammer, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Jennifer Aniston, Ty Burrell, Danny […]
Dublin Event Guide (17-10-16 – 23-10-16)
So the Dublin Theatre Festival has departed for another year. Fear not though, there’s a couple of new Festivals on the horizon with the Lingo Festival from the 21st to the 23rd […]
Preview – Lear – Samuel Beckett Theatre – Oct 22-24
John Scott’s Irish Modern Dance Theatre presents a streamlined dance version of Shakespeare’s tragic play LEAR, with Valda Setterfield Firkin Crane, Cork (Oct 14) & Samuel Beckett Theatre, Dublin (Oct 22-24) If […]
No Idle Day Festival – 21st – 23rd Oct
YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE present NO IDLE DAY The wonderful folk at Young Hearts Run Free have a festival next weekend which really has something for everyone. From GAA stars to Writers […]
Conclave – Robert Harris – Audible Book Review
Conclave – Robert Harris – Audible Book Review by Pat V. The Catholic Church portrays the election of a new pope as a spiritual, almost mystical, experience where cardinals from all over […]
Second Opinion: The Flag – Film Review
The Flag – Film Review By Charlotte Reid Directed by Declan Recks Starring Pat Shortt, Moe Dunford, Ruth Bradley, Brian Gleeson, Simone Kirby, Peter Campion Pat Shortt plays Harry Hambridge, an Irish […]
A Wild Night – 29th October, Murphy’s Barn, Wexford
A WILD NIGHT II – FOOD | MUSIC | ART If you happen to be in or around the Wexford area on the 29th of October, this event promises to be a […]
Storks – Film Review
Storks – Film Review by Emily Elphinstone Directed by: Nicholas Stoller, Doug Sweetland Starring the voices of: Andy Samberg, Katie Crown, Kelsey Grammer, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Jennifer Aniston, Ty Burrell, Danny […]
This is Not a Love Story – Project Arts Centre – Review
This is Not a Love Story – Project Arts Centre (Space Upstairs) -Review Dates – Oct 13-14 We are introduced to these two characters in flamboyant fashion. As they emerge on stage, […]
Storks – Q&A with Cast and Crew
Storks – Q&A with Cast and Crew With the release of Storks today, we thought it the perfect opportunity to share this Q&A with the cast and crew, including the great Kelsey […]
Hamlet – Mill Theatre – Review
Hamlet – Mill Theatre – Review by Conor O’Carroll Dates: Wednesday 5th October to Friday 28th October, Monday to Friday at 10am Afternoon performances every Tuesday at 1.30pm – Extra date added […]
New Music – EZTV – High in Place
EZTV’s new album High in Place promises to be an interesting one with some fun guest appearances from Indie glitterati such as Jenny Lewis, Chris Cohen and Matt Kallman of Real Estate. […]
No More Workhorse 