Slacker – Rob Janicke – Book Review First-time author Rob Janicke tells the story of the early ’90s Seattle-centred grunge music movement through his own personal experience of having been there. While […]
Slacker – Rob Janicke – Book Review
The Life of Chuck – Film Review
The Life of Chuck – Film Review Director – Mike Flanagan Writers – Mike Flanagan, Stephen King Stars – Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, Benjamin Pajak The story starts with Marty Anderson (Chiwetel […]
Sorry, Baby – Film Review
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Oasis – Croke Park – 16/08/25 – Live review
Oasis – Croke Park, Dublin – Sat 16th August – Live review by Killian Laher There was no need for me to say I was sorry with a late offer of tickets […]
Album of the Week – 15/08/25
Album of the Week – 15/08/25 There’s a change in direction from Steve Gunn, with his new album Music for Writers, which we reviewed here. Chance the Rapper has just released Star […]
New Irish Music – The Sentimental Tourists
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herbal tea – Hear As The Mirror Echoes – Album Review
herbal tea – Hear As The Mirror Echoes – Album Review by Killian Laher herbal tea (all lowercase) is the artist name for UK musician Helena Walker. She has crafted nine pieces […]
Materialists – Film Review
Materialists – Film Review Director Celine Song Writer Celine Song Stars – Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal In 2023, Celine Song’s Past Lives portrayed a story of first love, which began […]
Rocky Horror Picture Show – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
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The Lunch Punch Power Hour in Conference Room 4 – Abbey Theatre (Peacock Stage) – Review
The Lunch Punch Power Hour in Conference Room 4 – Abbey Theatre (Peacock Stage) – Review A World Premiere Abbey Theatre production – The Lunch Punch Power Hour in Conference Room 4 […]
Steve Gunn – Music for Writers – Album Review
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Album of the Week – 08/08/25
Album of the Week – 08/08/25 Things have definitely picked up this week, with plenty of new albums and a few good ones! There are new releases from Field Medic (Surrender Instead), […]
Conor Walsh: Selected Piano Works – Film Review
Conor Walsh: Selected Piano Works – Film Review Screenings – Lighthouse Cinema – 8th August 2025 Director Keith Walsh Conor Walsh has become a mysterious figure in the Irish music scene due […]
Lughnasa – Smock Alley – Review
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New Irish Music – Arrivalists – This Is Not Yours To Take
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The Naked Gun – Film Review
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Album of the Week – 01/08/25
Album of the Week – 01/08/25 It’s another slow week, as the music industry is busy focusing on festivals rather than releasing new albums. A few interesting ones are knocking around, though, […]
Late Shift – Film Review
Late Shift – Film Review Director Petra Biondina Volpe Writer Petra Biondina Volpe Stars Leonie Benesch, Sonja Riesen, Alireza Bayram Based on Richard Gordon’s comic novels, the Rank-produced Doctor series was a […]
In Extremis – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review
In Extremis – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review by Frank L In Extremis – written by Neil Bartlett Date – July 21st – August 16th, 2025 On 24th March 1895, Oscar Wilde […]
Little Shop of Horrors – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
Little Shop of Horrors – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review by Fran Winston Runs until August 9 at 7.30pm nightly with matinees at 2.30pm on Thursdays and Saturdays. Tickets available from […]
Mogwai – Vicar St – 26/07/25 – Live Review
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Album of the Week – 25/07/25
Album of the Week – 25/07/25 The sleepy month of July continues, and there’s a significant reduction in the number of new albums released. Are all the bands on holiday or at […]
Bring Her Back – Film Review
Bring Her Back – Film Review Directors – Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou Writers – Danny Philippou, Bill Hinzman Stars – Billy Barratt, Sally Hawkins, Mischa Heywood Andy (Billy Barratt) and Piper (Sora […]
Zero – Film Review
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Fantastic Four: First Steps – Film Review
Fantastic Four: First Steps – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Matt Shakman Starring: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby. Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Julia Garner, Sarah Niles, Mark Gatiss, Natasha Lyonne, Paul […]
Dublin Theatre Festival 2025 – Programme Announced
Dublin Theatre Festival – Programme Announced The Dublin Theatre Festival is back, and takes place between the 25th of September and the 12th of October. It’s the first festival with new Artistic […]
Salt Path – Film Review
Salt Path – Film Review by Brian Merriman Director: Marianne Elliott Writer: Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Based on a memoir by Raynor Winn Starring: Jason Isaacs, Gillian Anderson, Hermione Morris Cinematography: Helene Louvart A […]
Let’s Try Swingin’ – Project Arts Centre – Review
Let’s Try Swingin’ – Project Arts Centre – Review Let’s Try Swingin’ – Anseo Anois Theatre Dates: 17 – 19 July – Cube, 7 pm Let’s Try Swingin’ tells the story of […]
Bill Callahan – National Concert Hall – Live Review – 21/07/25
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No More Workhorse 