Hammock – Love In The Void – Album Review by Killian Laher Hammock have been releasing albums for nearly 20 years, but the last few have been getting quieter and quieter, culminating […]
Hammock – Love In The Void – Album Review
The Whale – Film Review
The Whale – Film Review by Brian Merriman Directed by Darren Aronofsky Screenplay by Samuel D. Hunter, Based on The Whale by Samuel D. Hunter Starring: Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Samantha Morton […]
Pamela, A Love Story – Film Review
Pamela, A Love Story – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Ryan White Starring: Pamela Anderson Streaming on Netflix January 31st Last year’s Pam & Tommy mini series drew attention back […]
Heavy Blanket – Moon Is – Album Review
Heavy Blanket – Moon Is – Album Review by Killian Laher This is a mysterious side project involving J Mascis and some unknown friends (rumoured to be Mascis under pseudonyms). A follow […]
Joseph Chester – Fragments of Lucia – Smock Alley – Live Review
Joseph Chester – Fragments of Lucia – Smock Alley, Dublin – Live Review by Killian Laher – 8:15pm, 27 JAN – Boys’ School Smock Alley was the venue for Joseph Chester’s performance […]
loscil ¦¦ Lawrence English – Colours of Air – Album Review
loscil ¦¦ Lawrence English – Colours of Air – Album Review by Killian Laher Prolific ambient artist Scott Morgan (loscil) has collaborated with Australian composer Lawrence English for this latest album, based […]
Album of the Week – 27/01/23
Album of the Week – 27/01/23 If January is the longest month, it did fairly whizz by! Yes, we’re in the last week of January, and the tunes continue coming at you. […]
The Fabelmans – Film Review
The Fabelmans – Film Review by Frank L Director – Steven Spielberg Writers – Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner Stars – Michelle Williams, Gabriel LaBelle, Paul Dano Steven Spielberg was born in December […]
The Piece With The Drums – Project Arts Centre – Review
The Piece With The Drums – Project Arts Centre – Review THE PIECE WITH THE DRUMS by David Bolger Tuesday 24th – Saturday 28th January, 2023 Tickets: Pay what you can, recommended […]
Beyond the Pale – Grace Jones Confirmed
Beyond the Pale – Grace Jones Confirmed If you weren’t convinced after hearing about Hot Chip and Leftfield, this might tip you over the edge! Yes, Grace Jones will be making an […]
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed – Film Review
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed – Film Review by Frank L Directed by Laura Poitras Stars – Nan Goldin, David Armstrong (archive footage), Marina Berio Nan Goldin is an innovative photographer […]
Interview with Scott Munro (Preoccupations) – Part 1
Interview with Scott Munro (Preoccupations) – Part 1 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse caught up with guitarist Scott Munro of Preoccupations ahead of their European tour. Preoccupations European Tour starts in […]
Joseph Chester – Lucia – Album Review
Joseph Chester – Lucia – Album Review by Killian Laher After his Carolan/Cage EP a few years ago, Joseph Chester has continued down a similar path. None of the jangly guitars of […]
The Fabelmans – Film Review
The Fabelmans – Film Review by Brian Merriman Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner Producers: Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner, Kristie Macosko Krieger Music by John Williams Cinematography: Janusz Kamiński Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, […]
Album of the Week – 20/01/23
Album of the Week – 20/01/23 Despite it being mid-January and just after Blue Monday, this is actually quite a good week for new releases! We have new albums from the likes […]
New Irish Music: Boa Morte – Hard To Know
New Irish Music: Boa Morte – Hard To Know by Killian Laher Boa Morte returns with the first single from their forthcoming album The Total Space. Based on the track Hard To […]
Dolly & Mick – Viking Theatre – Review
Dolly & Mick – Viking Theatre – Review By Frank L. Dolly & Mick – written by Seamus Moran The set leaves you with no doubt that the play is going to […]
An Evening With Mere Mortals – Smock Alley – Review
An Evening With Mere Mortals – Smock Alley – Review by Brian Merriman 16 – 21 Jan – 8pm, 3pm on Sat – Boys’ School – Duration: 65 minutes Photo credit is […]
Babylon – Film Review
Babylon – Film Review Writer/ Director – Damien Chazelle Starring: Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, Diego Calva At the start of this film, we meet Manny Torres (Diego Calva), a young Mexican man […]
The Murder Capital – Gigi’s Recovery – Album Review
The Murder Capital – Gigi’s Recovery – Album Review by Killian Laher The Murder Capital took their time over the follow-up to their debut, When I Have Fears, three and a half […]
Bank of Dave – Film Review
Bank of Dave – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Chris Foggin Starring: Joel Fry, Phoebe Dynevor, Rory Kinnear, Hugh Bonneville, Paul Kaye, Jo Hartley, Cathy Tyson Streaming on Netflix from […]
Album of the Week – 13/01/23
Album of the Week – 13/01/23 After a short break for Christmas, your undoubted favourite ‘Album of the Week’ slot is back! Well, as you should expect for early January, things are […]
Dog Gone – Film Review
Dog Gone – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Stephen Herek Starring: Rob Lowe, Johnny Berchtold, Kimberly Williams -Paisely Streaming on Netflix January 13th It does sound like the writer came […]
Tár – Film Review
Tár – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Todd Field Starring: Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, Nina Hoss, Sophie Kauer, Julian Glover, Allan Corduner, Mark Strong In cinemas January 13th This movie […]
M3GAN – Film Review
M3GAN – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Gerard Johnstone Writers – Akela Cooper(screenplay by), James Wan(story by) Starring: Allison Williams, Jenna Davis, Violet McGraw, Amie Donald In cinemas on January […]
The Cloud Spotter – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review
The Cloud Spotter – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review by Frank L. Runs until February 4th, 2023 This play was produced by Allergy Theatre for the 2022 Five Lamps Arts Festival. The […]
Piggy – Film Review
Piggy – Film Review Writer/ Director – Carlota Pereda Stars – Laura Galán, Richard Holmes, Carmen Machi It would be fair to say that Sara (Laura Galán) is having a difficult adolescence. […]
Interview with Martin Clancy – Part 2
Interview with Martin Clancy – Part 2 by Killian Laher Martin Clancy’s book, Artificial Intelligence and Music Ecosystem is out now. “Artificial Intelligence and Music Ecosystem highlights the opportunities and rewards associated […]
Till – Film Review
Till – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Chinonye Chukwu Starring: Danielle Deadwyler, Jalyn Hall, Frankie Faison, Haley Bennett, Whoopi Goldberg In cinemas on January 6th This is based on the […]
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