Men & Chicken – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Anders Thomas Jensen Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, David Dencik, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Søren Malling, Nicolas Bro Exclusively in the IFI from July […]
Men & Chicken – Film Review
Ghostbusters – Film Review
Ghostbusters – Film Review by Fran Winston Director: Paul Feig Writers: Katie Dippold, Paul Feig Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon In cinemas July 11th This remake of the classic 1984 […]
The Wake – Abbey Theatre – Review
Until Saturday, 30 July 2016 – Abbey Theatre Running time: 3 Hours and 5 Minutes Vera has returned to her native county with a purpose. After a long time in New York, […]
Dublin Event Guide (11-07-16 – 17-07-16)
This is another big week with Longitude in Marlay park. The Sunday line-up is quite divine, with the National headlining the day. There’s also Palfest – “Arts festival demonstrating solidarity with the […]
Mick Harvey – Delirium Tremens – Album Review
Mick Harvey – Delirium Tremens – Album Review Released on 24 June 2016 Mick Harvey occupies an interesting position in the music world. Hugely revered by those that make music, but largely […]
Weiner – Film Review
Weiner – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg Starring: Anthony Weiner, Huma Abedin and various colourful political and media figures In the Lighthouse Cinema and on demand […]
Tender Napalm – Smock Alley – Review
Tender Napalm – Smock Alley – Review by C. K. MacNamara 27 Jun – 9 July | 8pm | Boys School Centring on the ruin of love between two lyrical lovers, Tender […]
Interview with Josh Haden – Spain
Interview with Josh Haden (Spain) by Killian Laher We got the chance to talk to Josh Haden, main protagonist of the band Spain. In the first of two interviews, he talks about […]
Black Water Lilies – Michel Bussi – Audible Book Review
Black Water Lilies – Michel Bussi – Audible Book Review by Pat V. Michel Bussi may not be a household name in the English-speaking world yet but ever since the publication of […]
Win Tickets to Slow Place Like Home, Carriages and Bantum
Slow Place Like Home, Carriages and Bantum – Workman’s Club – Friday, 8 July We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for Slow Place Like Home, Carriages and […]
Nils Frahm & Woodkid – Ellis OST – Review
Nils Frahm & Woodkid – Ellis OST – Review by Killian Laher Nils Frahm has teamed up with singer-songwriter Woodkid for this haunting sound track to Robert de Niro’s forthcoming short film […]
The Leaves Were Falling – The Avalanches – Album Review
The Leaves Were Falling – The Avalanches – Album Review When an album by the Avalanches is released, you sit up and take notice! It is their first release in 16 years, […]
Second Opinion: Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie – Review
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie – Film Review by Emily Elphinstone Director: Mandie Fletcher Writer: Jennifer Saunders (screenplay) Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Jane Horrocks It takes a special something to make such […]
Maggie’s Plan – Film Review
Maggie’s Plan – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Rebecca Miller Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Bill Hader, Maya Rudolph, Travis Fimmel, Julianne Moore In cinemas July 8th Indie darling Gerwig […]
The Legend of Tarzan – Film Review
The Legend of Tarzan – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: David Yates Starring: Alexander Skarsgård, Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Djimon Hounsou, Jim Broadbent, Christoph Waltz In cinemas July 6th […]
DIIV – Is The Is Are – Album Review
DIIV – Is The Is Are – Album Review by Killian Laher Let’s forget about the hype about this band. Let’s also forget about the arrests and ‘health issues’. For what we […]
The Neon Demon – Film Review
The Neon Demon – Film Review by David Turpin Directed by Nicolas Windig Refn Starring Elle Fanning, Jen Malone, Abbey Lee, Bella Heathcote, Christina Hendricks You may not have noticed this, but […]
The Best Medicine – Christine Hamill – Book Review
The Best Medicine by Christine Hamill – Book Review by Emily Elphinstone It’s often said that ‘laughter is the best medicine’, but few feel so much pressure to prove this theory as […]
Now You See Me 2 – Film Review
Now You See Me 2 – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: John M. Chu Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Daniel Radcliffe, Lizzy Caplan, Michael Caine, Morgan […]
Dublin Event Guide (04-07-16 – 10-07-16)
A week without a major festival in the middle of July? Yes, strangely it is true. Fear not, though, as you do have John Grant, the Stone Roses, Bell X1, Wilco and […]
Everyone’s A Winner – Players Theatre – Review
Everyone’s A Winner – Players Theatre – Review by Helen Major Tuesday June 28th —Sat Jul 2nd The Players Theatre, Trinity College, Dublin 2 Doors @ 7.30pm, show begins promptly @ 8.00pm […]
Win Magical Now You See Me 2 Movie Merchandise!
Win magical Now You See Me 2 movie merchandise! To celebrate the release of Now You See Me 2 (cert 12a) in cinemas July 4 th we’re giving you the chance to […]
Pink Milk – New Theatre – Review
Pink Milk – New Theatre – Review by Frank L Written by Lauren-Shannon Jones Until Jul 9th Underneath the printing of the title “Pink Milk” in the programme notes it states “a […]
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie – Film Review
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Mandie Fletcher Starring: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks, June Whitfield, Kathy Burke, Celia Imrie, Janette Tough, Emma […]
Queen of Earth – Film Review
Queen of Earth – Film Review by David Turpin Directed by Alex Ross Perry Starring – Elisabeth Moss, Katherine Waterston, Patrick Fugit On the strength of his preceding features, Impolex (2009), The […]
Central Intelligence – Film Review
Central Intelligence – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Rawson Marshall Thurber Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Amy Ryan, Aaron Paul, Danielle Nicolet, Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy In cinemas July 1st […]
Something Unspoken – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review
Something Unspoken – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review by Frank L. Written by Tennessee Williams Bewley’s Cafe Theatre @ Powerscourt till July 23rd. Cornelia (Catherine Byrne) is a grande dame of the […]
Ice Age: Collision Course – Film Review
Ice Age: Collision Course – Film Review by Emily Elphinstone Directors: Mike Thurmeier, Galen T. Chu Writers: Michael Berg, Yoni Brenner (screenplay) Stars: Melissa Rauch, Adam Devine, Jennifer Lopez Since the first […]
New Music – Ezra Furman – Big Fugitive Life
A new release by one of our favourites in Ezra Furman. It’s a six track EP called Big Fugitive Life. You can hear the lead single ‘Teddy, I’m Ready’ below. On the […]
No More Workhorse 