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 […]
Once Interview – Megan Riordan – Girl
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 […]
Amy – Movie Review
Amy – Movie Review by Emily Elphinstone Director: Asif Kapadia Stars: Amy Winehouse, Yasiin Bey, Mark Ronson Amy Winehouse spent so much time in the public eye, with paparazzi following her every […]
Things To Do In Dublin (29-06-15 – 5-07-15)
This is the week Summer finally arrives with the weather men/ women telling us to wear short shorts! We trust in them completely. If you want to get to see theatre and […]
Des Keogh – My Fair Ladies – Civic Theatre – Review
Des Keogh as George Bernard Shaw – My Fair Ladies at Civic Theatre, Tallaght Phrases such as “consummate professional” are often used to describe Des Keogh, not just by theatregoers but by […]
Interview with Sonya Kelly – How to keep an Alien!
The wonderful Sonya Kelly is just about to unleash her show “How to Keep an Alien” on the unsuspecting public of Portlaoise, Letterkenny, Dunfanaghy, Cork, Edinburgh and London. This was one of […]
Proms on the Pier – August 29-30 – Dun Laoighaire Harbour
Proms on the Pier – Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August. Dun Laoighre Harbour, Dun Laoighaire, Co. Dublin. – Preview by Frances Winston Dun Laoighaire Pier has always been a popular attraction […]
The Who – 3 Arena – Gig Review
The Who – 3 Arena – Gig Review by Killian Laher So much for hoping they’d die before they got old! This tour is billed as The Who Hits 50, and on […]
Competition – Electric Eel Shock – Workman’s Club – 28-06-15
We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for Electric Eel Shock on Sunday 28th June at the Workman’s Club, Dublin. To win the tickets, just tell us how […]
Competition – Lubomyr Melnyk – Pavilion Theatre – 10-07-15
We have one pair of tickets to give away for Lubomyr Melnyk on Friday the 10th July at the Pavilion theatre, Dun Laoghaire. To win the tickets, just tell us the name […]
No More Workhorse 