I Used to Live Here – Movie Review by Frank L Director: Frank Berry Writer: Frank Berry Stars: Jordanne Jones, Dafhyd Flynn, James Kelly Set in west Dublin from where the cast […]
I Used to Live Here – Movie Review
Fast & Furious 7 – Movie Review
Fast & Furious 7 – Movie Review by Conor MacNamara Director: James Wan Writers: Chris Morgan, Gary Scott Thompson Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson The Fast and Furious series has […]
Caught In The Wake Forever – The Places Where I Worship You – Album Review
Caught In The Wake Forever – The Places Where I Worship You – Album Review by Killian Laher Scottish artist Fraser McGowan records under the name Caught In The Wake Forever. As […]
Wild Tales – Movie Review
Wild Tales – Movie Review by Frank L. Directed by Damian Szifron Writer: Damián Szifrón (as Damián Szifron) Stars: Darío Grandinetti, María Marull, Mónica Villa Wild Tales is comparable to a first […]
Altman – Movie Review
Altman – Movie Review by Frank L. Directed by Ron Mann Writer: Len Blum Stars: Bruce Willis, Julianne Moore, Robin Williams “Altmanesque” is given a dictionary definition at the beginning by one […]
Boduf Songs – Stench of Exist – Album Review
Boduf Songs – Stench of Exist – Album Review by Killian Laher Matthew Sweet (not THAT one) has been recording under the name Boduf Songs for more than ten years, and Stench […]
The Water Diviner – Movie Review
The Water Diviner – Movie Review by Frank L. Directed by Russell Crowe Writers: Andrew Knight, Andrew Anastasios Stars: Jai Courtney, Olga Kurylenko, Russell Crowe Beginning in the tough outback of Australia […]
Paul Tiernan – The Myster of Others – Odessa Club – 30-05-15
There is something gentle and reassuring about the music of Paul Tiernan. It reminds you that you don’t need walls of electronic noise or an orchestra to make a good song. Sometimes […]
Gina Jazz – Clonskeagh Castle – 24-05-15
Like Vegetarian food and Jazz? Who doesn’t! Ok, maybe one or two, but if the answer is yes, then I have the event for you! It takes place in Clonskeagh Castle on […]
Things To Do In Dublin (30-03-15 – 5-04-15)
The are a couple of interesting new productions in the world of theatre this week, with Romeo and Juliet at the Gate and The Girl who believed in Magic at the Project. Not […]
One Sandwich Short of a Genius – Smock Alley – Review
One Sandwich short of a Genius – Smock Alley – Review It is less than one week until Becky’s wedding and her mother is determined for everything to be perfect. They have […]
Silicon Docks – The Rise of Dublin as a Global Tech Hub – Book Review
Silicon Docks – The Rise of Dublin as a Global Tech Hub – Book Review by Dan O’Neill Fish and (Computer) Chips – The Rise of Silicon Docks ‘Silicon Docks’ has become […]
The Baltimore Waltz – New Theatre – Review
The Baltimore Waltz written by Paula Vogel – Review by Frank L. As you take your seat, on the stage are a man and a woman lying under a duvet in a […]
Mother May I? – Theatre Upstairs – Review
Mother May I? written by Ranae von Meding – Review by Frank L Ranae von Meding acts the sole part which is that of a young female who was brought up somewhere […]
In Search of Mr. B – Civic Theatre – Review
In Search of Mr. B – Directions Out Theatre Company at Civic Theatre, Tallaght – Review by P McGovern. The stage is dominated by a black coffin – and a living ventriloquist’s […]
The Tale of Princess Kaguya – Movie Review
The Tale of Princess Kaguya – Movie Review by Frank L. Directed by Isao Takahata Writers: Isao Takahata (story), Isao Takahata (screenplay) Stars: Chloë Grace Moretz, James Caan, Mary Steenburgen This is […]
Cinderella – Movie Review
Cinderella – Movie Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Kenneth Brannagh Starring: Lily James, Cate Blanchet, Richard Madden, Stellan Skarsgård, Holliday Grainger, Derek Jacobi, Helena Bonham Carter In cinemas February 27th Loosely […]
Get Hard – Movie Review
Get Hard – Movie Review – by Conor MacNamara Director: Ethan Cohen Writer: Ian Roberts, Jay Martel, Ethan Cohen Starring: Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Alison Brie Will Ferrell is back in typical […]
Morning, Afternoon & Evening – Viking Theatre – Review
Morning, Afternoon & Evening – March 23 – 28 Written & Performed by Andy Hinds – At the Viking Theatre The play consists of three parts, each narrated by a different character. […]
The Go! Team – Whelan’s – 20-06-15
Another day, another good gig announcement. This time it’s the Go! Team in the surprisingly small venue of Whelan’s. I’d expect this to sell out in two shakes of a lambs tale! […]
Loah, Stomptown Brass & Bunk – Workman’s Club – 26-03-15
You’re all invited to a birthday party. Ok, you have to pay in, but you’re still invited! Golden Beck is a collaboration between Claire Beck and GoldenPlec, and they’re now a year […]
Once – Olympia Theatre – Preview
Landmark productions are on something of a roll. The production company behind the Walworth Farce, Ballyturk, Misterman and Ross O’Carroll Kelly are back with a new production of Once, which will start […]
Seventh Son – Movie Review
Seventh Son – Reviewed by David Turpin Directed by Sergey Bodrov Starring Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, Ben Barnes, Alicia Vikander, Olivia Williams Seventh Son arrives on our screens trailing bad press from […]
Mogwai – Olympia – 18-06-15
Somewhere in my head, Mogwai are still a new band, but I guess the fact that they’re playing a 20th anniversary show fairly knocks that one on the head! They are playing […]
Marked Off – Book Review
Marked Off – Don Cameron – Review by J Stuart Cross New Island, €13.99 Don Cameron’s Marked Off is a well-paced, debut thriller. Set in and around Dublin and the suburbia that […]
Sufjan Stevens – Carrie & Lowell – Album Review
Described many times as his most intimate album to date, Carrie & Lowell is named after his mother and step father. Sufjan was raised by his father Rasjid and stepmother and he […]
Things To Do In Dublin (23-03-15 – 29-03-15)
JDIFF is still the big event in town this week, with some A list actors gracing these shores for talks and interviews. After a quiet week in the Theatre world, there’s a […]
Competition – Win Tickets to One Sandwich Short of a Genius – Smock Alley
We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for One Sandwich Short of a Genius at Smock Alley on Friday 27th March. To be in with a chance of […]
Giant³ Sand – Whelan’s – 8-09-15
For a Rock and Roll band to last 30 years, they must be doing something right! Giant Sand have had many line ups, and in truth, the present one is little more […]
No More Workhorse 