The Commune– Film Review by Frank L. Directed by Thomas Vintenberg Writers: Tobias Lindholm, Thomas Vinterberg Stars: Ulrich Thomsen, Fares Fares, Trine Dyrholm Set in the nineteen seventies (think flared trousers) in […]
The Commune – Film Review
Author: The JT LeRoy Story – Film Review
Author: The JT LeRoy Story – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Jeff Feuerzeig Starring: JT LeRoy in all his forms Showing in the IFI from July 29th This is one […]
Tiger Dublin Fringe – Top 5 Recommendations
Tiger Dublin Fringe – 10-25 September 2016 – Preview by Frank L. The Tiger Dublin Fringe returns on 10th September for fifteen days and nights of promoting “the radicals and experimentalists, artists […]
Waiting For Godot – Druid Lane Theatre – Review
Waiting For Godot – Druid Lane Theatre – Review This is possibly Beckett’s best known and loved work. The tale of two down and outs, Vladimir and Estragon waiting for the mysterious […]
Jason Bourne – Film Review
Jason Bourne – Film Review by David Turpin Directed by Paul Greengrass Starring Matt Damon, Alicia Vikander, Tommy Lee Jones, Julia Stiles Leading man Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass reunite for […]
Dublin Theatre Festival 2016 – Preview
Dublin Theatre Festival – 18 days and nights of exceptional theatre – 29th September to 16th October 2016 The day has finally arrived! We get to wade through a variety of new […]
Suede – Absolut Big Top – 23-07-16 – GIAF – Live Review
Suede – Absolut Big Top – 23-07-16 – Live Review @ the Galway International Arts Festival Suede were the last band to play the Absolut Big Top, after an impressive run of […]
Big Bang Festival of Rhythm – 29th to 31st July
BIG BANG FESTIVAL OF RHYTHM CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY – FRIDAY 29th TO SUNDAY 31st JULY 2016 This festival is back for its 10th year and as ever, it will give you a […]
Finding Dory – Film Review
Finding Dory – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Andrew Stanton Starring the voices of: Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Hayden Rolence, Ed O’Neill, Kaitlin Olson, Ty Burrell, Diane Keaton, Eugene Levy […]
Dublin Event Guide (25-07-16 – 31-07-16)
Everyone is on holidays, right? Hello? Is there anyone there? It’s a poor week for music but there are a couple of decent festivals with the Beatyard in Dun Laoghaire and also […]
Second Opinion: Star Trek Beyond – Film Review
Star Trek Beyond – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Justin Lin Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, John Cho, Simon Pegg, Anton Yelchin, Idris Elba In cinemas […]
Electric Picnic 2016 – 5 Acts Not To Miss
Electric Picnic 2016 Ok, so we’re ignoring the really, really obvious ones and going for a few names that are not quite so obvious (but still pretty obvious really). And without further […]
Second Opinion: The BFG – Film Review
The BFG – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Steven Spielberg Starring: Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Rafe Spall, Bill Hader In cinemas July 22 I […]
If Walls Could Talk – New Theatre – Review
If Walls Could Talk – New Theatre – Review by Frank L Written and Directed by Chris O’Rourke Jul 21st – Jul 23rd @ 7.30pm The Unknown Theatre and the New Theatre […]
Viva – Film Review
Viva – Film Review by Frank L. Directed by Paddy Breathnach Writer: Mark O’Halloran Stars: Héctor Medina, Jorge Perugorría, Luis Alberto García The action takes place in Havana, Cuba now. It is […]
GAZE – International LGBT FILM Festival 2016 – Preview
GAZE – International LGBT FILM Festival 2016 – 28th July to 1st August 2016 Venue: Light House Cinema, Smithfield Square The festival begins with a single screening on Thursday 28th July 8.00pm […]
Star Trek Beyond – Film Review
Star Trek Beyond – Film Review by David Turpin Directed by Justin Lin Starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, Idris Elba This third instalment of the new, re-cast Star […]
The Hellfire Squad – Project Arts Centre – Review
The Hellfire Squad – Project Arts Centre – Review Dates: 19 – 23 Jul 8.15pm €16/14 There is more truth to this tale than you might imagine. Michael Collins did actually assemble […]
It Can’t Happen Here – Sinclair Lewis – Audible Book Review
It Can’t Happen Here – Sinclair Lewis – Audible Book Review by Pat V. A brash demagogue, promising economic and social reform while promoting a return to patriotism and a curb on […]
Chevalier – Film Review
Chevalier – Film Review by Frank L. Directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari Writers: Efthymis Filippou, Athina Rachel Tsangari Stars: Vangelis Mourikis, Nikos Orphanos, Yorgos Pirpassopoulos This all male drama was co-written by […]
The Festival of Curiosity 2016 – July 21 – 24
One of the most unusual festivals in town kicks off on Thursday, with lots of events around the city and most of them for free and child friendly. Special mention to the […]
New Music – Water Pageant – Outlines
Water Pageant – Outlines – Album available now – released April 2016 Water Pageant are a duo from Oxford and Overlaps is a single from their recently released album Outlines. It’s a […]
Second Opinion: Mom & Me – Film Review
Mom & Me – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Ken Wardrop Starring: Joe Cristiano and a selection of mothers and sons. In cinemas July 15th Apparently the state of Oklahoma […]
Interview with Ken Griffin – August Wells – Workman’s Club – Saturday, 23 July
We had the chance to ask Ken Griffin of August Wells (and previously Rollerskate Skinny) some questions about his career in music, reunion tours and his new band. You can see the […]
The BFG – Film Review
The BFG – Film Review by Emily Elphinstone Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Melissa Mathison (screenplay), Roald Dahl (based on the book by) Stars: Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton Many of today’s […]
Dublin Event Guide (18-07-16 – 24-07-16)
Another Summer week where you should really be outside enjoying the fresh air! If you’re going to ignore this worthwhile advice, we’ve a few recommendations for you. There’s The Hellfire Squad at […]
Ghostbusters Versus The Trolls
The campaign to make the new Ghostbusters trailer the most ‘disliked trailer on the internet’ always seemed slightly bizarre. According to the list of most disliked videos on Youtube, it currently stands […]
Interview with Josh Haden – Spain – Part Two
Interview with Josh Haden (Spain) – Part 2 by Killian Laher In the second part of this interview, Josh talks about his favourite music and also the state of the music industry […]
The Weir – Pavilion Theatre – Review
The Weir – Pavilion Theatre – Review Dates – Tue 12 – Sat 30 July, 8pm – Matinee: Sat 16 Jul, 2.30pm The play is set in a rural Irish pub where […]
No More Workhorse 