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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 –
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
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