Director Ciarán Ó Maonaigh Starring Brendan Gleeson Rated PG Score 3/6 In 2021 Hughes’ pub closed its doors for the last time following the death of its owner. In this film, Gleeson interviews musicians, dancers, singers and listeners to tell the story of the unassuming pub and its lasting contribution to traditional music in both…
Director Paul Duane Starring Simone Collins, Charlie Maher, Olwen Fouéré Rated M Score 4/6 A young couple who collect rare folk ballads discover the dark side of love when they surreptitiously record and translate an ancient, taboo folk song from the deep, forgotten past. I’ve never been the biggest fan of the horror genre, but…
BINGE, Screen Australia and Screen Ireland have announced a new original drama, Mix Tape – an international co-production between the Foxtel Group, acclaimed Australian production company, Aquarius Films and one of Ireland’s leading TV and film production companies, Subotica. Mix Tape is a four-part event miniseries adapted from the popular and critically acclaimed novel by…
Director Philip Doherty Starring Aaron Monaghan , Aisling O’Mara & Kieran Roche Rated MA Score 6/6 A bible, black comedy about a prodigal son returning to his hometown to seek salvation for his sins. Before we get too far into things a brief moment of ‘yes there are times when I am that much of…
Directed by Declan McGrath & Neasa Ní Chianáin Rated PG Score 6/6 An observational documentary set in post-conflict Belfast’s Ardoyne, where a marginalized, working class community has for generations been plagued by poverty, drugs and guns. This film charts the dream of Headmaster Kevin McArevey and his dedicated, visionary team illustrating how critical thinking and…
Director Ross Killeen Starring Damien Dempsey Rated PG Score 5.5/6 The film centres around the music of Irish singer songwriter Damien Dempsey but also turns the lens onto his fans. Every Christmas in Dublin, the crowds gather for Damo’s Christmas gig at Vicar Street. For many, these shows have become a cathartic ritual, a safe…
The 8th Irish Film Festival Australia have announced their full cinema program for 2022. The 2022 festival will showcase a total of 16 films, including 13 Australian Premieres.10 of the films will be screened in Palace Cinemas in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra from 25 August – 25 September and online festival from 30…
A rush of fresh Irish hip hop and R&B videos will play to sofas across Australia when the Irish Film Festival presents Australia’s premiere season of Playback X DIFF online from 18 – 27 June 2021. “Playback X DIFF shows the vitality of music video as a creative artform: the diversity of the artists featured…
A big thank you to Dr Enda Murray Festival Director of the Irish Film Festival for the interview. The Irish Film Festival runs from November 19th to 29th
Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg recently announced that a five pence mandatory charge for single use carrier bags will be introduced from autumn 2015. Environment Minister of England Lord de Mauley explained that last year, over seven billion carrier bags were issued by supermarkets in England. Far too many ended up in landfill or scattered…