There’s a strange feeling when you watch a TV series that’s considered a B-tier production. On one hand, you can’t compare it to high-budget shows; on the other hand, a small budget can’t be used as an excuse. I tried to balance these two thoughts while watching The Rumour. Plot “The Rumour” takes place in a small British town. Joan
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Klokkenluider is a Dutch word with two meanings: it refers to both a bell ringer and a whistleblower. This movie is about the latter. Directed by actor Neil Maskell, the film follows a couple (Sura Dohnke and Amit Shah) who have uncovered a government secret. Hiding out somewhere in Belgium, they await the arrival of a journalist (Jenna Coleman) to
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Nearly 60 years after the movie, the National Theatre decided to bring Dr. Strangelove to the stage. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to attend the play, but at least I saw the film version — and I really liked it. Sean Foley, the director, gave the play a fresh look by adding musical elements that allowed the actors and scenery to
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Before I start this review, I have to confess my love for Irish cinema, which may make me a little subjective about this movie. And now, the review begins! Directed by Rich Peppiatt, Kneecap is a semi-biographical film about a hip-hop trio from Belfast who exclusively rap in their native Irish language. As the language struggle continues in Northern Ireland,
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From the National Theatre of Scotland and alongside Sean Gilder, Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) will now share the stage with Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, Sherlock) at @sohoplace in the West End. Directed intimately in-the-round by Finn den Hertog, “The Fifth Step” is a bold, thought-provoking, and darkly humorous new play by David Ireland. Plot The movie is inspired by the 12 Steps
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Irish cinema continues to flourish each year. While some productions might not gain widespread recognition, an increasing number of Irish actors and actresses are making their mark as global A-list stars. This week, the Irish Film and Television Award (IFTA) nominations were announced, showcasing fierce competition in several categories. For instance, the Lead Actor in a TV Series category features
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Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott return to the BBC on December 16, with the release of a new trailer for the fifth season. This season is based on J.K. Rowling’s book The Ink Black Heart. In the story, Edie Ledwell, co-creator of the popular cartoon The Ink Black Heart, arrives at the detective agency urgently requesting to speak with Robin.
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“The Penguin Lessons” is a movie I have been eagerly waiting to see, and now that the trailer has been released, I feel this movie has something special to offer. Directed by The Full Monty‘s Peter Cattaneo and starring Steve Coogan in the lead role, the film tells the true story of Tom Michell and his time teaching English at
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“Pixie” is a lesser-known film despite its star-studded cast. When I first saw the trailer, my initial impression was that it was simply “Alec Baldwin and the Irish.” But Pixie is more than that. Directed by Barnaby Thompson and starring Olivia Cooke, “Pixie” is a darkly comedic heist film set against the rugged landscape of Ireland. Cooke plays Pixie O’Brien,
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“Aidan Turner and Bella Maclean, stars of Rivals, were guests on tonight’s episode of The One Show. With the Rivals premiere approaching, the actors shared their thoughts about the series. It’s worth noting that they play a father and daughter in the show. The conversation focused on Jilly Cooper’s novel, on which the series is based. Bella Maclean was asked
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