Two days, One Night – Review by Frank L. Written and Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne Stars: Marion Cotillard, Fabrizio Rongione, Pili Groyne Since the success of Rosetta in 1999, […]
Two Days, One Night – Movie Review
Dublin Theatre Festival Preview – A Girl is a Half-formed Thing
One of the bravest and therefore most interesting productions at this years DTF is surely Corn Exchange’s A Girl is a Half-formed Thing. Eimear McBride’s novel has won high praise since it […]
New Music – DJ Shadow – LIquid Amber EP
Something new and shiny from the shadowy one. This is what Mr. Shadow had to say for himself. “I’m pleased to announce The Liquid Amber EP. This single/EP serves as the opening […]
Mrs. Hemingway – Naomi Wood – Review
This is the story of four women, all very different in nature, all connected by one man. The book is broken into four parts with each telling the tale of one of […]
Things to do in Dublin (18-08-14 – 24-08-14)
It’s your last chance to see Ballyturk which finishes on the 23rd. We loved it and our review from Galway is here. There’s the Ukulele hooley in Dun Laoghaire on the 23rd […]
They Want My Soul – Spoon – Review
In a lot of ways the most unusual thing about this album is how straight forward it is. In a world where we are becoming increasing familiar with bands recording albums with […]
New Music – I, a Man – Minivan
Some new music coming at you direct from the other side of the world, Melbourne no less. Talk of Mimivans in Australia does take me back. Sigh. A slice of perfect indie […]
Music in Monkstown – Fri 12th – Sun 14th Sept 2014
A weekend of classical music awaits you, in mid September in the wonderful confines of Monkstown. What more could you ask for? Full details below. Music in Monkstown – A Weekend of […]
The Expendables 3 – Movie Review – V 2.0
The Expendables 3 – Movie Review – Frances Winston Directed by: Patrick Hughes Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mel Gibson, Harrison Ford, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas, Kelsey Grammer, […]
New Movie Releases – 15-08-14
‘I’ve been a wild rover for many a year, And I spent all my money on whiskey and beer….’ yes, indeedy. This is finally the day the Rover has been released. It’s […]
Happenings – Good Will Hunting – Fitzwilliam Square – 16-08-14
This is the second part of Happenings tribute to Robin Williams and has the added bonus that all proceeds go to charity which is a lovely touch. Go, sit and remember the […]
So We Beat On – Smock Alley – Block Box
So We Beat On – Smock Alley – Black Box A young man stands waiting by the side of a road with the sound of traffic buzzing past. He is talking into […]
Tales from Briar Hall – Theatre Upstairs – Review
Tales from Briar Hall written by Katie McCann Edward (Ste Murray) has found solace from an early age in the depths of the woods, far away from the bullying of his seven […]
The Congress – Movie Review
The Congress Directed by: Ari Folman Starring: Robin Wright, Paul Giamatti, Danny Huston, Harvey Keitel, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Sami Gayle In cinemas August 15th An aging actress agrees to have her image scanned […]
Happenings – Dead Poets Society – Merrion Square – 14-08-14
This is a lovely touch by the wonderful people in Happenings. To celebrate the life of Robin Williams, they are showing Dead Poets Society tonight in Merrion Square, with the film starting […]
Death Row Cowboy – Smock Alley – Review
The opening scene of the play is a phone call between a police woman and a young man. The man says in a controlled voice that he has killed his mother and […]
Pentalum at Kilkenny Arts Festival – Review
Kilkenny Arts Festival 2014 08-17 August Pentalum Architects of Air have created a new inflatable structure which they have called a Pentalum which is their latest luminarium. It is a “hymn to […]
Secret Garden Music – Kilkenny Arts Festival – Review
Kilkenny Arts Festival 2014 – 8th to 17th August Secret Garden Music The festival has been in full swing since last Thursday with Shakespeare Globe UK playing Much Ado about Nothing in […]
[title of show] – New Theatre – Review
[title of show] – New Theatre – Review by Emily Elphinstone The swiftness with which Wikipedia was sought in order to establish the origins of [title of show], can only be a […]
The Expendables 3 – Movie Review
The Expendables 3 – Movie Review – Dan O’Neill Director: Patrick Hughes Writers: Sylvester Stallone (screenplay), Creighton Rothenberger (screenplay) Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Harrison Ford, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mel Gibson, […]
The Rover – Movie Review – V 2.0
The Rover – Movie Review Director: David Michôd Writers: Joel Edgerton (story), David Michôd (screenplay), 1 more credit » Stars: Guy Pearce, Robert Pattinson, Scoot McNairy This film is set ten years […]
IFI Stranger Than Fiction Documentary Film Festival – Schedule Revealed
The details of the ‘Stranger than Fiction’ film festival in the IFI has just been revealed, and it’s great to see all the Q&A sessions that they have attached, with some fascinating […]
God Help the Girl + Belle & Sebastian (Live) – 16/08/14
God Help the Girl is the new musical by Belle & Sebastian main man Stuart Murdoch. This Saturday there’s a chance to see the film at a number of venues around Dublin […]
Irish Artists in Support of Palestine – Liberty Hall, Eden Quay – 12th Aug 2014
This is a pretty fab line up of artists in support of a good cause. If you’re free tomorrow night, it’s well worth checking out. Irish Artists in Support of Palestine This […]
Martha Wainwright – Whelan’s – November 3rd & 4th
How talented are those Wainwrights anyway. Is there anything they can’t do? If it’s not Loudon, it’s Rufus or Martha. This is a nice chance to see Martha in a lovely little […]
New Music – Mary Lattimore & Jeff Zeigler – The White Balloon
Some harp music for a Monday morning. It’s a delicate and transfixing track from Mary Lattimore & Jeff Zeigler, their debut album ‘Slant of Light’ out 22nd September in Europe In most […]
Things to do in Dublin (11-08-14 – 17-08-14)
Ballyturk is in full swing and a must see. We loved it and our review from Galway is here. The Kilkenny Arts Festival is in full swing with lots of music and […]
The Hundred-Foot Journey – Movie Review
The Hundred-Foot Journey – Review by Frank L Director: Lasse Hallström Writers: Steven Knight (screenplay), Richard C. Morais (book) Stars: Helen Mirren, Om Puri, ManishDayal Released in Ireland on September 5th On […]
New Music – We Stood Like Kings – Berlin 1927 – Akt I
I’m calling today Belgian Post Rock Friday. Why? I’m not exactly sure, it just is! This is some lovely post rock with some rather impressive visuals to go with. You can find […]
No More Workhorse 