Get to see the real Willy Wonka tonight. Yes, Gene Wilder, not that other guy, in the 1971 version is the latest Happening and is on tonight in Fitzwilliam Square. You can […]
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory – Fitzwilliam Square – 16-05-14 – Happenings
Festival of Writing & Ideas 2014 – Borris, Co. Carlow – Preview
Details of this year’s Festival of Writing and Ideas have been released, and once again it’s pretty impressive. The festival takes the form of a series of interviews/ discussions between formidable adversaries! […]
A Touch of Sin – Movie Review
A Touch of Sin – Review by Frank L. Director: Zhangke Jia Writer: Zhangke Jia (screenplay) Stars: Wu Jiang, Lanshan Luo, Li Meng Jia Zhangke has created a film which has some […]
Grace and Maggie – Cobalt Cafe Theatre – Review
Grace and Maggie are a young couple living in a small flat in Dublin, finding their feet in the big city and facing into every day life. Grace is from small town […]
Ticket Competition – Big September – Academy – 17-05-14
Yes, yet more tickets to give away. This time it’s for Big September at the Academy this Saturday (17-05-14). There are two tickets for one person to be won. To be in […]
Electric Picnic Additions – Mogwai, James Murphy, Neneh Cherry…
Some tasty additions to this year’s picnic menu for all to sample! We’re particularly excited about Mogwai and Ms. Cherry, but I’m sure you have your own opinions! Full info below. […]
Jimi Goodwin – Whelans – 12-05-14 – Review
The last time I saw Jimi Goodwin play, I was seated in the second row of the balcony in the Olympia. He looked very small and distant, the figure of a Rock […]
The Film Club – David Gilmour – Book Review
‘Film Club’ – Buy a Ticket – Review by Dan O’Neill Fathers and Sons – a perennial topic for artists and fabulists since biblical times. What makes for a good relationship? As […]
New Music – Taylor McFerrin – The Antidote [ft. Nai Palm]
Before you ask the question, yes, he is the son of Bobby McFerrin, the ‘Don’t worry, be happy’ guy. Antidote is the first song off his new album, Early Riser which will […]
Steven Berkoff – The Actor’s Lament – Gaiety Theatre – Preview
Some exciting news as Steven Berkoff will be in Dublin this September, for one week only. It is will his show ‘The Actor’s Lament’ which aims to give a vision of what […]
Interview with Sean Maguire – ‘Songs For Amy’
‘Songs For Amy‘ was released on 2nd of May. It is the story of a struggling Irish musician who writes an album to try to win back the love of his life, […]
Things to do in Dublin (12-05-14 – 18-05-14)
So, this week it’s all about the Dublin Writers Festival for me at least! It’s quite an exciting line up, with Sebastian Barry, Johnny Vegas among many others. The Docklands Summer Festival […]
This Is How We Fly – Grand Social – 08-05-14 – Review
The night started on an unexpected high, with an impressive support act in the form of Cleek & Steph. They are friends of Nic Gareiss, and he joined them on stage for […]
Competition – Ricardo Herz Trio – 21st May – Bello Bar – Ticket Giveaway
Another competition already? Seriously? Yes, indeed. We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for Ricardo Herz Trio on May 21st at Bello bar, Portobello, Dublin. To be in […]
Competition – Moll – Gaiety Theatre – Ticket Giveaway
We have two tickets to give away to two lucky winners for Moll on June 2nd at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin. To be in with a chance of winning, just email your […]
New Movie Releases – 09-05-14
This week has a few gems! Hard to complain about this one. The Wind Rises is the new film from Studio Ghibli and then there’s Frank, where Michael Fassbender hides his dazzling […]
Live Guide – Gigs in Dublin – May 8th 2014 – Snoop Dogg, Cat Power etc.
Ahoy-hoy! New Gigs on the Horizon! Some good ones too, with Cat power, Bonny Prince Billy, Snoop Dogg (he seems to be a dog again!) and the Antlers, to name but a […]
Before the Winter Chill – Movie Review
Before the Winter Chill – Review by Frank L. Director: Philippe Claudel Writer: Philippe Claudel (screenplay) Stars: Daniel Auteuil, Kristin Scott Thomas, Leïla Bekhtiby Phillipe Claudel Claudel directs Kristin Scott Thomas (“Lucie”) […]
Bonnie Prince Billy – Pavilion Theatre – August 29th
Some exciting news for all fans of the wild man Will Oldham. He will return to these shores in August of this year, to play the Pavilion, Dun Loghaire. Yes, very cool […]
Damien Rice – Whelans – 13-05-14
Regardless of what you make of him, it would be nice to see him in a venue of this size! Damien Rice plays Whelans as part of the Whelans 25 series. Tickets […]
My Age of Anxiety – Scott Stossel – Book Review
Fear and Trembling – ‘My Age of Anxiety’ – Review by Dan O’Neill By most reckonings, Scott Stossel has had and is having a successful life. He went to Harvard, is married […]
Yael Farber’s – Nirbhaya – Pavilion Theatre
This promises to be a difficult night at the Theatre, as it is a topic many wouldn’t dare to touch. You may remember the story as one that hit the headlines a […]
The Antlers – Olympia Theatre – 30-10-14
Some good news this morning is that the Antlers are back in town, this October 30th, supporting their new album ‘Familiars’. The album will be released on June 13th. If the singles […]
On City Water Hill – Theatre Upstairs – Review
On City Water Hill by Philip St John For his third play, St. John opts for a two hander using two men who arrange to meet at a remote, mountainous location in […]
Longitude 2014 – New Additions – Conor Oberst, Afghan Whigs
Greg Dulli of the Afghan Whigs was born to play stadiums! He certainly has the ego for them, and now is his chance, as he will play Marlay Park in July of […]
Frank – Movie Review
Frank – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Lenny Abrahamson Starring: Michael Fassbender, Domhnall Gleeson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Scoot McNairy In cinemas May 9th Given that he frequently makes “world’s sexiest” lists Michael […]
The Devil and Daniel Johnston & Q&A – Filmbase – 06-05-14
A night in celebration of Daniel! If you’ve never seen this film, or just if you want to see it again after a long absence, it’s a fascinating insight into Daniel. There’s […]
TV: Hannibal, Louie, Lindsay Lohan
This weeks TV guide is all about TV programs with names in the title. Hannibal is back on Tuesday night on Sky Living (10pm) as we find poor old empathetic Will Graham […]
Ought – More Than Any Other Day – Album Review
‘There’s something, something you believe you in, but you can’t touch it, and you can’t hold it’ – Habit An honest to God four piece playing quirky guitar based rock? Post punk […]
No More Workhorse 