Impressive mystery from stale franchise
Films Reviews Thu, Dec 04, 2025
***
Knives Out (2019) was the cinematic equivalent of a lightning bolt. By injecting a mostly forgotten film genre with colour, energy and humour, it became one of the most well-regarded films of 2019, even earning itself an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay in a highly competitive year. The fact that a modern take on an Agatha Christie-style story was recognised for its originality should be commended.
Imperfect Days at Pálás
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
Imperfect Days, is a new CÚRAM/Ardán ‘Science on Screen’ documentary from Prospect Films highlighting how clinical trials are transforming healthcare for people living with diabetes.
Read more ...Impeccably disturbing
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
Since his arrival as part of the modern wave of Greek filmmakers, Yorgos Lanthimos’ move to English-language films has been seamless. Working with recognisable actors and making films for more commercial markets, he remains faithful to his unique approach.
Read more ...Review: A House of Dynamite
Films Reviews Thu, Nov 06, 2025
**
A number of Kathryn Bigelow’s films focus on work, and the psychological effects of dedicating your life to that job. Personal lives take a back seat as the protagonist gets too deep into their mission. Keanu Reeves’ Johnny Utah develops a close bond with his target, played by Patrick Swayze, which makes him question his mission and his allegiance, in Point Break (1990).
MOVIE REVIEW: Roofman
Films Reviews Thu, Oct 23, 2025
Roofman is a familiar story, following well-meaning, charismatic heroes who resort to ill-judged, desperate, decision making.
Read more ...THE BIG PICTURE
Films Reviews Thu, Oct 02, 2025
A propulsive and prescient thrill ride that's hard to top
Read more ...Joan of Arc finalé for film festival
Thu, Sep 25, 2025
The festival invites audiences to rediscover the wonder of early film, accompanied by musical performances.
Read more ...Film review: The Long Walk
Thu, Sep 25, 2025
****
Hollywood’s long-lasting partnership with Stephen King and his many, many works of fiction is impressive.
Palaces to Pálás
Films Reviews Thu, Sep 18, 2025
Spoiler alert: I saw some of this year’s most anticipated films, and ate great Italian food too.
Read more ...Mini film festival this weekend
Thu, Sep 11, 2025
A new Women & Diversity Film Festival will take place in Gort Town Hall this Saturday, September 13.
Read more ...New LGBT film debut
Thu, Sep 11, 2025
The film tells the story of rugby player Jace meeting aspiring filmmaker Charlie at a college party. When the party is suddenly shut down by the Guards, the two find themselves alone in the streets of nighttime Dublin.
Read more ...MOVIE REVIEW: 'Weapons'
Films Reviews Thu, Aug 14, 2025
****
The horror genre has felt slightly stale recently, and there has been an infatuation with trauma as its thematic engine. Much in the way that The Naked Gun felt like a breath of fresh air for the comedy genre, Weapons accomplishes the same feat for horror.
FILM REVIEW: The Naked Gun
Thu, Aug 07, 2025
With the The Naked Gun, Liam Neeson nosedives into comedy and, more specifically, slapstick, spoof comedy; a subgenre that has been largely forgotten or just lazily executed since the heyday of Airplane (1980) and the original Naked Gun series starring Leslie Nielsen.
Read more ...REVIEW: Friendship
Films Reviews Thu, Jul 24, 2025
****
Tim Robinson is better-known for his sketch comedy work than feature film credits. He regularly participated in Saturday Night Live up until 2016, and has done his own show, I Think You Should Leave from 2019, to the present. I have since seen a couple of episodes of his comedy sketches and it seems Friendship is an attempt to transpose his unique brand of comedy to the big screen.
DC Universe in fresh hands
Films Reviews Thu, Jul 17, 2025
With comic book movies experiencing an alarming decline in commercial returns and audience interest, Superman (2025) was a risky venture. Especially since the character has a colossal reputation, and every incarnation of Superman that followed Christoper Reeve’s beloved 1978 version has been met with fan disappointment and mostly negative critical reaction. However if anyone could make Kal-El, the last son of Krypton, soar again, it was James Gunn.
Read more ...Irish psychological thriller to premier at Fleadh
Thu, Jul 10, 2025
I Hope We Can Still Be Friends is the innocent-sounding title for a new, revenge thriller filmed around Galway to be premiered tonight, Thursday, July 10.
Read more ...FILM REVIEW: The Shrouds
Films Reviews Thu, Jul 10, 2025
A deeply personal, thought-provoking film about grief and memory with a discomfiting sci-fi invention at its centre.
Read more ...All families are mad
Thu, Jul 10, 2025
In the aftermath of their father’s death, four estranged siblings are called back to their childhood home to decide the future of the family estate.
Read more ...MOVIE REVIEW: F1
Films Reviews Thu, Jul 03, 2025
After the resounding success of Top Gun: Maverick (2022), director Joseph Kosinski endeavours to replicate that potent formula with F1.
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