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 […]
Things to do in Dublin (12-05-14 – 18-05-14)
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 […]
Coldbrook – Tim Lebbon – Book Review
Coldbrook – Review by Mary Donnelly In a CERN type experimental laboratory in the Appalachian mountains a “breach”, a door between worlds, is opened, all living things that come through are zapped […]
Things to do in Dublin (05-04-14 – 11-05-14)
So, what’s new this week? The Bealtaine Festival is in full swing and runs throughout May. The International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival runsfrom May 5th – 18th in many of the smaller […]
Twelfth Night – Abbey Theatre – Review
Twelfth Night was written by Shakespeare in 1601-1602 and tells the tale of twins, Viola and Sebastian, who are ship wrecked and believe the other to be dead. They both arrive in […]
Hill Street – Dublin Skateboarding Documentary – Preview
An Irish Skateboarding film? Yes, you read that right! I’ve always had a lot of respect for those than hang around the Bank of Ireland on Baggot street of a Saturday for […]
Temporary Gentleman – Sebastian Barry – Book Review
Jack McNulty is the Temporary Gentleman, a retired Irish soldier who served in the British Army during the Second World War. His story is also based on the maternal grandfather of the […]
Ilo Ilo – Movie Review
Ilo Ilo Review by Frank L. Director: Anthony Chen Writer: Anthony Chen Stars: Koh Jia Ler, Angeli Bayani, Tian Wen Chen Singapore in 1997 was in the middle of a financial crisis […]
Live Guide – Gigs in Dublin – May 2014
Some good new additions to the upcoming gigs in Dublin. Slayer will keep more than a few of my friends happy, with some old skool heavy metal coming to town! Future Island […]
New Movie Releases – 02-05-14
No major releases this week, so a chance for the little ones to shine! There’s a couple of foreign movie gems with Ilo, Ilo and In Bloom. There’s also Paul Walker’s last […]
Ken Loach Season at the IFI
A pretty impressive Ken Loach retrospective is just about to start in the IFI, which will also feature a visit from the man himself. “Loach will be visiting the IFI to […]
In Bloom – Movie Review
Directors: Nana Ekvtimishvili, Simon Groß Writer: Nana Ekvtimishvili Stars: Lika Babluani, Mariam Bokeria, Zurab Gogaladze In Bloom opens on May 3rd. For those of you expecting a Nirvana bio-pic, please go elsewhere! […]
Breaking Dad – Gaiety Theatre – Review
Breaking Dad – Review by Emily Elphinstone There is no doubt that Rory Nolan was born to play Ross O’Carroll-Kelly; and though I didn’t know it beforehand, he was also destined to […]
No More Workhorse 