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Shelley Marsden

A Belfast Story

A Belfast Story begins like an Irish version of Seven as seasoned local detective Colm Meaney is called to the scene of a grim nail-bomb murder in a dark, bomb-blackened bedroom- the victim, a former IRA man.
January 14, 2014

Day of the Flowers

It becomes immediately apparent that this Cuba-set drama is saved almost entirely by the presence of the country’s ballet superstar Carlos Acosta. Though his part isn’t extensive, his smouldering, understated debut in
November 26, 2013

Irish Film Festival London

THE eclectic Irish Film Festival London returns for a third year later this month. The festival, from November 20-24, features dramas, documentaries, animations, comedies and real-life tales – screened at The Tricycle
October 28, 2013

The Deep

This Icelandic film about a man who inexplicably survives a shipwreck in the unforgiving North Atlantic, one that wipes out all his crewmates, has an understated beauty. Based on a true story
October 14, 2013

Dear Dracula

You shouldn’t judge a DVD by its cover, at least not if it’s Dear Dracula. Looking to all intents and purposes like just another average-ish kids’ animation with a star-studded list of
October 6, 2013

How I Live Now

American teenager Daisy (Saoirse Ronan) has attitude to burn. Her mother died giving birth to her, her dad has sent her away for the summer to live with her aunt and cousins in the
October 3, 2013

A Belfast Story

A Belfast Story begins like an Irish version of Seven as seasoned local detective Colm Meaney is called to the scene of a grim nail-bomb murder in a dark, bomb-blackened bedroom- the
September 24, 2013

Blackfish

It sounds almost trite to just come out with it, but Blackfish is a stunning documentary. Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, it explores the dichotomy between popular visions of the Killer Whale –
August 26, 2013

Director Pat Collins On Silence

Shelley Marsden speaks to Cork director Pat Collins about his unique feature film, Silence. Silence follows the physical and psychological journey of Eoghan, a sound recordist from Tory Island who has lived
August 7, 2013

Director Matteo Garrone On Reality

Acclaimed Italian director Matteo Garrone speaks to Shelley Marsden about his ‘black fairytale’ Reality… Reality, by Gomorrah director Matteo Garrone, 45, and winner (for the second time) of the Cannes Grand Prix
July 21, 2013
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