The President – Movie Review by Frank L. Directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf Written by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Marziyeh Meshkiny Cruising along a curved street, with fine 19th century shop fronts, the camera delights […]
The President – Movie Review
Things To Do In Dublin (13-07-15 – 19-07-15)
The big event in theatre this week is the opening of Once, as you can see on the side of every bus around the city! There’s also a few Collapsing Horse plays […]
Modest Mouse – Helix – Gig Review
Modest Mouse – The Helix – 11-07-15 And so the adventure begins, a trip to a venue rarely used for rock concerts in Dublin. The Helix is regularly used for theatre and […]
Once Interview – Tom Parsons – Guy
Interview with Tom Parsons who plays “Guy” in “Once” – Interview by Frank L. Previews of Once have already started with the official opening night next Tuesday, July 14th. We had the […]
Andrew Skeet – Finding Time – Album Review
Andrew Skeet – Finding Time – Album Review – Released July 10th Although the name may be new to most people, you may have heard music he has worked on before. Andrew […]
B. Dolan – Workman’s Club – 29-09-15
Anyone that made it to B. Dolan in the Workman’s Club late last year will know how important this news it! B Dolan commands a crowd like few others, and the chance […]
Song of the Sea – Movie Review
Song of the Sea – Review by Emily Elphinstone Director: Tomm Moore Writers: Will Collins (as William Collins) , Tomm Moore (story) Stars: David Rawle, Brendan Gleeson, Lisa Hannigan Following the incredible […]
Risk Everything – New Theatre – Review
Risk Everything by George F. Walker – The New Theatre, until Saturday 18th July 7.30pm nightly. We join Carol and her daughter Denise as they are stumbling into a Motel room. Carol […]
Once Interview – Megan Riordan – Girl
Once Interview – Megan Riordan – Girl – Interview by Frank L. Previews of Once have already started with the official opening night next Tuesday, July 14th. We had the chance to […]
You’re Ugly Too – Movie Review
You’re Ugly Too – Movie Review by C.K. MacNamara Director: Mark Noonan Starring: Aidan Gillen, Lauren Kinsella, George Pistereanu, Erika Sainte. Upon watching You’re Ugly Too one might commend the expert craftsmanship […]
Tradition Now Festival – NCH, Dublin
The National Concert Hall have just announced a short festival that aims to pay tribute to Pete Seeger, called Tradition Now! This series of concerts will feature a lot of our favourites, […]
Ted 2 – Movie Review
Ted 2 – Movie Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Seth MacFarlane Starring: Mark Whalberg, Seth MacFarlane, Amanda Seyfried, Giovanni Ribisi, John Slattery, Jessica Barth, Morgan Freeman In cinemas July 8th The […]
Palfest Ireland – July 7th – 11th – Timetable
Palfest Ireland is a festival of Irish artists who are acting to raise awareness to the continuing plight of the people of Palestine. It will take the form of a series of […]
Ezra Furman – Perpetual Motion People – Album Review
Ezra Furman – Perpetual Motion People – Album Review Ezra Furman may be a new name to some. The 28 year old from Chicago already has an impressive array of albums under […]
Love & Mercy – Movie Review
Love and Mercy – Review by Frank L. Directed by Bill Pohlad Writers: Oren Moverman, Michael A. Lerner (as Michael Alan Lerner) , 1 more credit » Stars: John Cusack, Paul Dano, […]
Things To Do In Dublin (6-07-15 – 12-07-15)
New at the theatre this week is A Month in the Country at the Gate and Risk Everything at the New Theatre. Some good sounds this week, with Modest Mouse is in […]
The American Lover – Rose Tremain – Book Review
The American Lover, Rose Tremain – Review by J Stuart Cross Chatto & Windus –Random House(2014) Hardback 9780701185220 Paperback 9780701189273 Short stories are everywhere these days. They suit the quick consumptive style […]
Collapse. Rebuild – Fail Again, Fail Better – Album Review
Collapse. Rebuild – Fail Again, Fail Better – Review by Killian Laher Italian post-rockers Collapse.Rebuild have just released their rather short (5 tracks) debut album, complete with Beckett referencing title. It’s clear […]
Terminator: Genisys – Movie Review – V2.0
Terminator: Genisys – Movie Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Alan Taylor Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney, Matt Smith J.K. Simmons In cinemas July 2nd He said he’d […]
In Arabia We’d All Be Kings – Players’ Theatre – Review
In Arabia We’d All Be Kings – Players’ Theatre – Until July 11th. This is a New York story. Set in 1999, this is the story of a collection of characters on […]
Amy – Movie Review V2.0
Amy – Movie Review V2.0 – By Fran Winston Directed by: Asif Kapadia Starring: Amy Winehouse In cinemas July 24th The story of Amy Winehouse is a modern tragedy that serves as […]
AC/DC – Aviva Stadium – Gig Review
AC/DC – The Aviva Stadium, Dublin. July 1st 2015 – Review by Fran Winston Any band that can survive over 40 years in the music business and sell over 200 million records […]
Magician: the Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles – Movie Review
Magician: the Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles – Review by Frank L. Director: Chuck Workman Stars: Peter Bogdanovich, Orson Welles Orson Welles would, if he had lived, have been one […]
Blank Realm – Workman’s Club – 27-09-15.
A band with a massive reputation for their live shows are visiting one of the better venues in Dublin this September. Blank Realms will play the Workman’s Club on Sept 27th and […]
Trainspotting – Smock Alley Theatre – Review
Out Of Time Theatre present Trainspotting Adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s novel ‘Trainspotting’ by Harry Gibson 29th June – 4th July in The Boys’ School in Smock Alley This play is taken from […]
Terminator Genisys – Movie Review
Terminator Genisys – Movie Review Director: Alan Taylor Writers: Laeta Kalogridis, Patrick Lussier Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke Arnie is back in the fifth instalment of the Terminator franchise, which […]
Fiesta Mexicana – NCH – 04-06-15
There is a celebration of all things Mexican this Saturday in the National Concert Hall, Dublin, with the visit of the Folkloric Ballet of the University of Guadalajara. It is a night […]
Magic Mike XXL – Movie Review
Magic Mike XXL – Reviewed by David Turpin Directed by Gregory Jacobs Starring: Channing Tatum, Joe Manganiello, Jada Pinkett Smith, Amber Heard The ubiquitous trailers for Magic Mike XXL salaciously invite viewers […]
The Importance of Being Honest – Bewleys Café Theatre – Review
The Importance of Being Honest – Review by Frances Winston Bewleys Café theatre @ Powerscourt townhouse centre June 22nd – July 25th @ 1pm daily (Doors open 12.50pm) Tickets €8-€12 Oscar Wilde […]
No More Workhorse 