Paradise Lodge – Nina Stibbe – Audible Book Review by Pat V. Unlike many audiobooks, once you have listened to ten minutes of “Paradise Lodge”, Nina Stibbe’s latest novel, it is hard […]
Paradise Lodge – Nina Stibbe – Audible Book Review
New Music – Keaton Henson – Alright
New Music – Keaton Henson – Alright “Don’t make me go… Don’t make me go outside” a lovely piano track from Keaton Henson, the first taste of his new album which will […]
Vessel – Patterns of Blue – Album Review
Vessel – Patterns of Blue – Album Review by Killian Laher Danish artist Anders Mathiasen has recorded under his own name, with the band Murder, and this is his third release under […]
No Home Movie – Film Review
No Home Movie – Film Review by Frank L. Directed by Chantal Akerman Writer: Chantal Akerman Stars: Chantal Akerman, Natalia Akerman, Sylvaine Akerman The film begins with dessicated looking leaves clinging to […]
Dublin Event Guide (27-06-16 – 3-07-16)
The Euros are officially over. There may be other games but they’re all pretty pointless from now on, as the legends in green were somehow defeated by a vastly inferior force. So, […]
The Gustav Sonata – Rose Tremain – Audible Book Review
The Gustav Sonata – Rose Tremain – Audible Book Review by Pat V. Rose Tremain’s latest novel, starting in the 1940s in Switzerland and covering almost 60 years, follows the life of […]
The Pier Falls – Mark Haddon – Audible Book Review
The Pier Falls – Mark Haddon – Audible Book Review The opening lines of The Pier Falls, the title piece in this début collection of short stories by Mark Haddon, describing a […]
Spain – Carolina – Album Review
Spain – Carolina – Album Review by Killian Laher Josh Haden, son of the late Charlie Haden, has been recording with various collaborators under the name Spain for the last twenty years. […]
Tender Napalm Interview with Stephen Tadgh
Tender Napalm Interview with Stephen Tadgh by Emily Elphinstone 27 Jun – 9 July | 8pm | Boys School The great thing about the Dublin theatre scene, is that alongside the likes […]
The Meddler – Film Review
The Meddler – Film Review by Emily Elphinstone Director: Lorene Scafaria Writer: Lorene Scafaria Stars: Susan Sarandon, Rose Byrne, J.K. Simmons From a quick glance at the title, and the opening sequence […]
Elvis & Nixon – Film Review
Elvis & Nixon – Film Review by Helen Major The film Elvis & Nixon is based on a true story about the world famous rock star, Elvis Presley, and the president of […]
The Secret Life of Pets – Film Review
The Secret Life of Pets – Film Review by Frank L Directed by Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheung Writers: Ken Daurio, Brian Lynch Stars: Jenny Slate, Kevin Hart, Ellie Kemper, Louis CK […]
Independence Day: Resurgence – Film Review
Independence Day: Resurgence – Film Review by Emily Elphinstone Director: Roland Emmerich Writers: Nicolas Wright (screenplay), James A. Woods (screenplay) Stars: Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman Nothing says summer like the […]
Best Screen Elvis? – Elvis & Nixon
Best Screen Elvis – Michael Shannon avoids the clichés in his performance in Elvis & Nixon. This Elvis is quite moody and more than a little bit dangerous. A man that is […]
Win Tickets to Rocky – Jameson Cult Film Club – July 7th
We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winners for Rocky as part of the Jameson Cult Film Club on July 7th at a mystery location somewhere in the city […]
Suburra – Film Review
Suburra – Film Review by Robert Dooley Director: Stefano Sollima Writers: Giancarlo De Cataldo (story), Carlo Bonini (story) Stars: Pierfrancesco Favino, Greta Scarano, Jean-Hugues Anglade Using a seven day countdown timer to […]
LOVE+ – Project Arts Centre – Review
LOVE+ – Project Arts Centre – Reivew Until June 2016 8.15pm They are an unusual couple. One of them seems to be perfect and the other is anything but. One does all […]
Søren Juul – This Moment – Album Review
Søren Juul – This Moment – Album Review – 4AD This is the first album released under Søren’s own name. His previous release was the 2013 album Somewhere Else released under the […]
Ma Ma – Film Review
Ma Ma – Film Review by Lauren Fee Director: Julio Medem Writer: Julio Medem Stars: Penélope Cruz, Luis Tosar, Asier Etxeandia CAr Money Ma Ma is an out of the box, quirky […]
Win a Elvis & Nixon Merchandise Pack
To celebrate the release of Elvis & Nixon opening in cinemas June 24th we have 3 packs of merchandise to give away? You can see the pack above, the contents are: – […]
Wrong Turn at Lungfish – Viking Theatre – Review
Wrong Turn at Lungfish – Viking Theatre – Review by Frank L. Written by Garry Marshall and Lowell Ganz Until July 2 Written in 1990, the action takes place in a New […]
Dalkey Book Festival 2016 Review
Dalkey Book Festival Review – by Conor MacNamara In its seventh year the Dalkey Book Festival ran from the 16th to the 19th of June, with this year’s theme being “migration, […]
M. Craft – Blood Moon – Album Review
M. Craft – Blood Moon – Album Review by Killian Laher Martin Craft is a composer of Australian origin who records under the name M.Craft. Not exactly a prolific artist, this is […]
Dublin Event Guide (20-06-16 – 26-06-16)
There’s a lot going on this week, as you would expect in the middle of summer. Two big festivals this week, with Sea Sessions and Interlude. There’s also a fun small one […]
Body & Soul Festival Review 2016 – Sat 18-06-16
Day Two of the festival and spirits remained high. The rain had held off so far, but there was little sign of the sun despite weather reports to the contrary! The day […]
Body & Soul Festival Review 2016 – Fri 17/06/16
Body&Soul Review – Friday 17/06/16 Body&Soul returned on Friday night with another trip to the beautiful confines of Ballinlough Castle, Co. Westmeath. The first thing that really gets you about the festival […]
Interlude Festival Stage Times
With Interlude Weekend Tickets now sold out, and a few remaining Day tickets available, it sounds like it could be a lot of fun! You can find the full Interlude Stage Times […]
James Wan – Best Modern Horror Director?
James Wan – Best Modern Horror Director? In the 80s and 90s names such as Wes Craven, Clive Barker and John Carpenter were synonymous with their ghoulish creations. There has been a […]
Cemetery of Splendour – Film Review
Cemetery of Splendour – Film Review by David Turpin Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul Starring Jenjira Pongpas Widner, Banlop Lomnoi, Jarinoattra Rueangram There are few experiences as singular as watching somebody else sleep. […]
No More Workhorse 