Battle against the wall of synths you’ll find in this tasty little number from Haüer . This is a fun one. I see flying cars and maybe a robot dog in the […]
New Music – Haüer – Merc II
Happenings – Casablanca – Merrion Square – 21-08-14 – Postponed
Happenings are going old school, with Casablanca being the latest offering. It’s on Thursday night in Merrion Square. You can find full details on the Happening Web Site here. “Play it Sam, […]
What If – Movie Review – V2.0
What If – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Michael Dowse Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Megan Park, Adam Driver, Mackenzie Davis, Rafe Spall In cinemas August 20th Daniel Radcliffe continues his […]
Interview – Lords of Strut – Tiger Dublin Fringe
The Lords of Strut are performing on the Peacock stage of the Abbey from September 9th to 13th as part of the Tiger Dublin Fringe Festival. Emily Elphinstone had the chance to […]
The Gloaming – NCH – 28-02-15
It seems like and awful long way away, but I guess it’ll be with us in gig time! The Gloaming have just announced a gig in the NCH on the 28th of […]
Exhibition: 3 Men in a Pea Green Boat
3 Men in a Pea Green Boat is an exhibition by artists Edward Kennedy, Fx Murphy and Will O’Kane at Damer House Gallery – Roscrea from 23rd August to 20th September 2014. I know […]
Two Days, One Night – Movie Review
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, […]
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 […]
No More Workhorse 