Here Are the Young Men (Eoin Macken) is an adaptation of the Rob Doyle novel of the same name. The film follows Matthew (Dean-Charles Chapman) and his friends, Rez (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) and Kearney (Finn Cole), as they embark on a … Continue reading Here Are the Young Men // Review
There’s little evidence to support my determination that, during the late 90s and early 2000s, TG4 regularly broadcast The Muppet Show as Gaeilge. However, a distinct memory of mine, which has failed to garner any support from my family, involves … Continue reading Wild Mountain Thyme, Stars Wars and National Identity
There’s a fascinating creative exercise at the heart of The Racer (Kieron J. Walsh, 2020). Set during the Irish stages of the 1998 Tour de France, the film embarks on an entirely fictional narrative. It follows Dominique Chabol (Louis Talpe), … Continue reading The Racer // Review
First published in the 2020 Summer Issue Irish films, irrespective of their quality, often depict our unique culture in a way that’s engagingly relatable to us and charmingly unfamiliar to overseas viewers. Dating Amber (David Freyne, 2020) is one such … Continue reading Dating Amber // Review
●●●●○ While parasitic horror isn’t exactly unprecedented filmmaking, Neasa Hardiman finds a way to keep you gripped to your seat and gasping for air in this psychological, maritime thriller. Premiering in Toronto (TIFF) in 2019, Sea Fever gained attention as … Continue reading Sea Fever // Review
The Film Network, a two-day conference packed with talks, meet & greets and sessions from Ireland’s most talented in the film industry is back, courtesy of Trinity’s DU Film Society. The conference begins on the evening of Friday 19 January … Continue reading DU Film’s The Film Network is back and bigger than ever! For all those eager to learn the tricks of the trade, the award-winning conference looks to be a promising and informative weekend.
The famous Irish TV comedy Damo & Ivor will become a full feature film in 2018! Wildcard Distribution will be bringing the comedy Damo & Ivor The Movie to Irish cinemas next year. Production of the film is starting this … Continue reading Irish TV comedy “Damo & Ivor” comes to the big screen
●●●●○ Released in cinemas 23 June 2017 Twice Shy is writer and director Tom Ryan’s most recent independent work following Trampoline (2013). The film mainly focuses on the relationship between Maggie (Iseult Casey) and Andy (Shane Murray-Corcoran), two new university … Continue reading Twice Shy – review
I spoke to award-winning director Tom Ryan ahead of the release of his latest independent film, Twice Shy. The film is about a young couple, Andy and Maggie, and their relationship as they move from Tipperary to Dublin for university. … Continue reading Under Pressure: interview with ‘Twice Shy’ director Tom Ryan
Cardboard Gangsters is nothing short of an incredible film. Set in North Dublin’s Darndale, it is full of talented local actors and Dublin music. It explores the multifaceted nature of gang culture in Darndale as it follows a group of … Continue reading Cardboard Gangsters – interview
Directed by John Butler Staring Fionn O’Shea, Nicholas Galitzine & Andrew Scott In cinemas nationwide ●●●●● Handsome Devil is an Irish film about two teenage boys trying to be themselves in an often uncompromising and single-minded environment: a private, rugby obsessed … Continue reading Film to Watch: Handsome Devil – Review
●●●●○ Mattress Mick is a living legend who gained initial fame in videos featuring every green screen background imaginable. Now, after branding himself as a meme, he probably has several mutual friends with you on Facebook, if you aren’t a … Continue reading Mattress Men – review