Ciarán Cassidy’s poignant and uplifting documentary, HOUSEWIFE OF THE YEAR, has already garnered significant attention following its world premiere at...
The Plot: Ingrid (Julianne Moore) is a novelist whose life has been just fine up to now. She becomes aware that her old friend Martha (Tilda Swinton) is in hospital. Martha was a war photographer but is now fighting a different...
‘The Apprentice’ is a new film that examines Donald Trump’s rise to power in 1980s America and how his relationship with the lawyer Roy Cohn changed him from a businessperson to the media persona we know today. We spoke with...
The Plot: It’s the 1970s and Donald Trump (Sebastian Stan) is making his way in the world of property development, hounding residents for rent while looking to make connections with important people. He zeroes in on attack-dog lawyer Roy Cohn (Jeremy...
In honour of DreamWorks Animation’s 30th Anniversary, Dublin’s iconic Light House Cinema is hosting a new immersive exhibition that takes visitors on a captivating journey through the artistic and storytelling processes that bring DreamWorks’ beloved animated films to life, leading...
Eva Birthistle has over twenty years of acting experience. She moved behind the camera with her short film Kathleen Was Here, which she also wrote. Now, her feature directorial debut, Kathleen Is Here, arrives and continues the story of Kathleen,...
The Plot: Following a shipwreck, service robot Roz (Lupita Nyong’o) finds herself stranded on a lush island full of wildlife but no sign of humans. Programmed to fulfill her protocols, Roz is unsure how to react in such an alien...
The Plot: Pop star Skye (Naomi Scott) is about to embark on a comeback tour. A year ago, she was in a traumatic car crash with boyfriend Paul (Ray Nicholson) which left her in a distressed state and unable to...
The Plot: Kathleen (Hazel Doupe) is a troubled young woman whose mother has just died. She’s lived in foster care for many years and is now trying to make her own way in life. A fresh start perhaps, but the past...
‘The Apprentice’ is a new film that examines Donald Trump’s rise to power in 1980s America and how his relationship with the lawyer Roy Cohn changed him from a businessperson to the media persona we know today. The film comes...
‘The Wild Robot’, is a new animated film from Dreamworks about a bot nicknamed Roz, who is abandoned on an uninhabited island, and must learn to adapt to its natural surroundings, including the local wildlife. Luckily, this bot is no...
The Plot: Frankie (Peter Coonan) once had it all. In 2009, he was riding the crashing waves of the recession. He lived the high life, treating his wife and daughter to fancy birthday parties as if he had unlimited pockets. Then...
“How do two best friends become mortal enemies?” asked ‘Transformers One’ actor Chris Hemsworth at the film’s presentation at this year’s Comic-Con. It’s a question that fans have asked for years, we’ve watched battles between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in...
The Plot: It’s 1688 and Agnes (Alice Lowe) is drifting through life… until one day she encounters Alex (Aneurin Barnard) who is about to lose his head. She is instantly smitten, but is unable to make the connection required to...
The Plot: Cybertron is in a state of flux. Its leader Sentinel Prime (Jon Hamm) encourages his miner bots to scour out every last bit of energon to keep the planet going. Orion Pax (Chris Hemsworth) and his loyal buddy...
The Plot: Having murdered several people and incited anarchy on the streets of Gotham, Arthur Fleck AKA Joker (Joaquin Phoenix) is now incarcerated at Arkham. He’s of intense media interest though, with journalist Paddy (Steve Coogan) securing the first interview...
How do you follow up a colossal box office hit that grossed $1 billion worldwide, won two Academy Awards, and became one of the most talked about movies of the 21st century so far? That was the dilemma facing writer-director...
Described by the filmmakers as “a Celtic Tiger tale you’ve never seen before,” KING FRANKIE captures a raw, emotional narrative about the promises we make to others and to ourselves—and the strength it takes to keep them. The film, starring...
The Plot: Paris, 1976. Pierre Goldman (Arieh Worthalter) is back in the courtroom after a series of violent robberies, now appealing a double murder charge of two pharmacists against him. He’s a left-wing revolutionary who isn’t afraid of expressing his...
The Plot: Elisabeth (Demi Moore) is a fading Hollywood star due to the inevitable fact of her age. She presents a fitness show, but slimy TV executive Harvey (Dennis Quaid) is keen to replace her with a younger, more appealing host....
Demi Moore stars as Elizabeth Sparkle, an actor whose shine is dimming because of her age. Facing the axe from her TV job, she turns to a new drug, The Substance, which claims to slow down the ageing process, but...
The Plot: It’s fight night in the boxing world but backstage there is plenty of drama swirling about. Swing bout boxer Toni (Ciara Berkeley) is a filler act in between the more high-profile matches for a televised audience. She listens to a motivational speech...
In 1975, Pierre Goldman, a fiery and controversial figure of revolutionary left-wing activism, was put on trial in France. Accused of multiple crimes including two murders, Goldman proclaims his innocence. Twenty years before the O.J. Simpson case, the Goldman trial...
The Plot: Ben (Scoot McNairy) and Louise (Mackenzie Davis) are having a normal family holiday in Italy. They encounter Paddy (James McAvoy) and Ciara (Aisling Franciosi), a couple with a very different idea of parenting. Paddy invites them to join his...
The Critic (UK / USA / 15A / 101 mins) In short: Missed opportunity Directed by Anand Tucker. Starring Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Lesley Manville, Ben Barnes, Romola Garai. The Plot: 1930s London. Jimmy (Ian McKellen) is the drama critic...
