I was in the Screen cinema on Sunday for Woody’s new effort (top notch!) and saw a list of movies they’re showing for Halloween. Pretty good stuff, other than the Human Centipede […]
Halloween Movies – Screen Cinema
Song Wars #2
Update: Kimya wins! I’m pretty sure the volcano swung it. It’s a slow Monday, so I’ve decided to knock out another battle royale. Same rules as ever, two songs enter, one song […]
Visit – Artist Studios
Ever wanted to have a good nose around an artist studios? Steal anything that wasn’t tied down? Now is your chance, as Visit is an open day in studios in 18 venues […]
Free Rabbits!
Ok, not real rabbits, but there is a free Frightened Rabbits EP going, for the price of an email address (and sporadic marketing mails no doubt), a small cost. You can get […]
Movies – 21-10-11 – We need to talk about Kevin
First, an apology: We realise that in this section last week, some comments were made that were painful for some of our readers. While these were made in a jovial manner, this […]
Jeff Mangum ATP postponed
Odd this one, and slightly worrying as I have tickets for the weekend after this one. Jeff Mangum’s ATP which was due to run between the 2nd and 9th of December has […]
Dublin Contemporary’s last stand
Dublin Contemporary has entered it’s last two weeks, for those who have been putting off going as ‘it’s on for ages’, you’re now entering last chance saloon. I think I’m going to […]
tUnE yArDs – Button Factory
What are you doing next February 12th? What do you mean you don’t know! You should be at the Button Factory to see the return of the legend! Sadly, she’s no longer […]
The Flood – Beatrice O’Connell – IMOCA
Artist and sometimes blogger Beatrice O’Connell has a new show opening on Thursday the 17th of November in IMOCA from 7-9 pm. The image you see below and many of those in […]
Laundry – Dublin Theatre Festival
Laundry is a site specific piece which was in the Magdalene laundry in Sean McDermott street, Dublin. I made it to the play on Saturday afternoon, so very near the end of […]
Other Lives – Academy 2
It takes a lot to get me to the Academy 2. It’s a dark hole in the ground, with somehow matches fire regulations. It has columns throughout, with restricted sight lines for […]
Movies – 14-10-11
You ever have one of those weeks? The cinema certainly is. Ok, lets see, ahhhh… a crap remake of ‘The three musketeers’ in 3D, ahhh…. a crap remake of ‘Footloose’ (which was […]
Wild Bride – Gaiety Theatre
The Wild Bride is based on an old fairy tale about a deal with the devil, that goes horribly wrong. You’d have to question whether it’s ever worth your while doing deals […]
Slattery’s Sago Saga – Rathfarnham Castle
Where is the cultural centre of Ireland, a Mecca for the arts of all kinds and those that create them. Why Rathfarnham I hear you all roar at once! Ok, it’s not […]
Videodrome: The Avalanches – Frontier Psychiatrist
Taken from The Avalanches album, Since I Left You (2000), this is the video for Frontier Psychiatrist directed by Kuntz and Macquire. Lots of samples with matching trippy visuals… altogether surreal and a […]
Sampled: Kanye West / Aphex Twin
I only realised this today (yeah I’m a bit slow on the uptake), that Kanye West’s excellent “The Blame Game” samples Aphex Twin’s beautiful Avril 14th… The whole Aphex Twin track is […]
She She Pop – Testament – Samuel Beckett Theatre
I think we have found this years version of the freaky Belgians – Ok, no noses were licked, so maybe they weren’t quite as odd but taking your parents on tour with […]
Fight Night – New Theatre
This is mostly about pay back. When I was about five years old, I won a Texaco art competition, and the amazing prize (I think it was a bag!) was presented by […]
Mikey Welsh – RIP
From his twitter feed: MikeyWelsh71Mikey Welsh dreamt i died in chicago next weekend (heart attack in my sleep). need to write my will today. 26 Sep Mikey Welsh was found dead in […]
Movies – 07-10-11 – Midnight in Paris
Ok, ok, I’m sure it won’t be anything special, and will probably last as long in the memory as the average TV sit-com, but I have to say, I like Woody Allen. […]
Song Wars #1
Update: The Winner is… Girls! Another wonderful idea from those Candepop people, Rebecca this time. Two songs enter, one song leaves. There can be only one! and other bad movie lines, you […]
Jeff Magnum at Occupy Wall Street AND Vicar Street
Jeff Magnum made an appearance at Occupy Wall Street, which is a series of protests aimed at social and economic inequality and corporate greed (Yes, Michael Moore seems to be involved!). Radiohead […]
Videodrome: Everyone – Words
Everyone are a video design agency I came across through their work with Lullatone. I thought their video piece, Words, was worthy of a Videodrome slot. Beautifully shot and a lovely original […]
Gig Guide – 04-10-11
I’m way out of date with my gig guide, and for that I apologise! Haven’t done one for well over a month. Nothing jumping off the list really, in terms of new […]
Lullatone – “Growing Up” new music video
NoMoreWorkHorse favs Lullatone just released the first track from their upcoming album “Soundtracks for Everyday Adventures”. The video is gorgeous and fun as always and was, in their words, “shot in our […]
Nico and Martin – Music for kids (and adults)
Nico Brown and Martin Brunsden are two musicians who create music workshops for children and we were fortunate to catch them recently at the National Concert Hall with our little fella. At […]
The animals and children took to the streets
What point is a review when a show is over? Not much use, I guess, other than to let you know how good my Sunday was! 1927‘s production of ‘The animals and […]
Dublin Theatre Festival – Final Call
Two days into the theatre festival, and I’m two plays in! Enjoying it so far, but there’s always something of value to see in it, especially from the foreign productions. Something that […]
Guest Post: Top Five Sci-fi Movies
Before you ask, yes, I am annoying all my friends on a consistent basis to do these things, but they’re kind of fun. I’m enjoying them at least. This is by one […]
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