The Color Purple – Film Review by Brian Merriman Directed by Blitz Bazawule Written by Marcus Gardley · Alice Walker · Marsha Norman Stars – Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks […]
The Color Purple – Film Review
Interview with John Hunter – Writer of Maps and Legends: The Story of R.E.M. – Part 2
Interview with John Hunter – Writer of Maps and Legends: The Story of R.E.M. – Part 2 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse caught up with author John Hunter about his self-published […]
Distillation – Abbey Theatre (Peacock Stage) – Review
Distillation – Abbey Theatre (Peacock Stage) – Review by M. Quinn 22 January – 10 February 2024 Created and Performed by Luke Casserly Distillation was part of the Dublin Theatre Festival in […]
What Next 2024 – Preview
What Next 2024 – Preview If you’re in Munster or fancy a road trip, then the What Next 2024 Festival might be worth exploring. Now in its 7th edition, it is a […]
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All of Us Strangers – Film Review by Brian Merriman Written and directed by Andrew Haigh Based on ‘Strangers’ by Taichi Yamada. Starring Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell, and Claire Foy. […]
Double Act – Project Arts Centre – Review
Double Act – Project Arts Centre – Review 18-20 January 2024 This piece is a celebration of double acts in film, music and entertainment over the last hundred years. The dates span […]
Mean Girls – Film Review
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Album of the Week – 19/01/24
Album of the Week – 19/01/24 And we’re back… it’s the 19th of January and the first week with more than a trickle of new releases. Cowboy Sadness are a new band […]
The Smile – Wall of Eyes – Album Review
The Smile – Wall of Eyes – Album Review by Killian Laher After an impressive debut album, The Smile return with a second helping of songs from this Radiohead-related project. Maybe it’s […]
The Holdovers – Film Review
The Holdovers – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Alexander Payne Writer – David Hemingson Stars – Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa In a smart Massachusetts private boarding school […]
New Music – Faye Webster – Lego Ring
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Ride – New Album and Single
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Interview with John Hunter – Writer of Maps and Legends: The Story of R.E.M. – Part 1
Interview with John Hunter – Writer of Maps and Legends: The Story of R.E.M. – Part 1 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse caught up with author John Hunter about his self-published […]
The Boys in the Boat – Film Review
The Boys in the Boat – Film Review by Frank L. Director – George Clooney Writers – Daniel James Brown, Mark L. Smith Stars – Joel Edgerton, Callum Turner, Peter Guinness The […]
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White Blood Cells – The Line
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Poor Things – Film Review
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2024 Look Ahead – Theatre
2024 Look Ahead – Theatre We’ve decided to have a look ahead at some of the best Theatre productions in Dublin, for the year ahead. We strongly recommend getting tickets for The […]
Maps and Legends: The Story of R.E.M.- John Hunter – Book Review
Maps and Legends: The Story of R.E.M.- John Hunter – Book Review by Killian Laher Several books have been written about R.E.M. but there is no definitive work on their history. John […]
2024 Look Ahead – Music
2024 Look Ahead – Music by Killian Laher It’s time to look forward to albums and the like for 2024! If J Mascis is a**ed, we should see a new solo album […]
One Life – Film Review
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A Year in Music – 2023 – Paul McDermott (To Here Knows When Podcast)
A Year in Music – 2023 – Paul McDermott (To Here Knows When Podcast) by Killian Laher Do you think it’s been a good year for music? What were your highlights? It’s […]
A Year in Music – 2023 – Jacob Ware (Rapt)
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Next Goal Wins – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Taika Waititi Writers – Taika Waititi, Iain Morris Stars – Michael Fassbender, Oscar Kightley, Kaimana The film centres on the American […]
Hammam – Theatre Reveiew
Hammam – Theatre Reveiew by Frank L. An Abbey Theatre and ANU Productions co-production HAMMAM – Written and directed by Louise Lowe 20 December – 6 January 2024 All imagery by Pat […]
Ispíní Na Héireann – The Academy – Live Review
Ispíní Na Héireann – The Academy – Live Review Ispíní Na Héireann live at The Academy on Thursday the 21st of December. “We are Ispíní na hÉireann, the Hardest Working Band in […]
Adrian Crowley – Dublin Unitarian Church – Live Review
Adrian Crowley – Dublin Unitarian Church – Live Review by Killian Laher Adrian Crowley at the Dublin Unitarian Church on Thursday 21st of December, 2023 One of Irish music’s great eccentrics, Adrian […]
Ferrari – Film Review
Ferrari – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Michael Mann Writers – Troy Kennedy Martin, Brock Yates Stars – Adam Driver, Shailene Woodley, Giuseppe Festinese The action is set in Modena, […]
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