In the latest episode of the Breakout Role podcast, Luke and Jess watch Children of a Lesser God starring Marlee Matlin in her film debut for which she became the youngest winner of Best Actress at the Oscars! She is also one of only 2 performers with a disability to have won an Oscar since…
All posts in November 2020
The first Dublin International Comedy Film Festival offers much-needed laughs this December
A new film festival in Dublin dedicated to comedy promises offers up some much needed winter levity with an online programme of films and live stand-up acts. A mix of films and live comedy will take place at the first Dublin International Comedy Film Festival next month. Some of our Ireland’s top comedic talent on…
Hillbilly Elegy, don’t come back now, ya hear?
Director: Ron Howard Starring: Amy Adams, Glenn Close, Gabriel Basso, Haley Bennett, Frieda Pinto Running Time: 115 minutes Sometimes ignorance is bliss. No matter how honestly one might believe that the Oscars are not the be-all-and-end-all of filmmaking, the ceremony remains impossible to avoid in the world of film. It can be a black hole…
Irish film Here Are The Young Men set for 2021 release in Ireland, UK and America
Next year will see the release of a highly anticipated drama featuring rising acting talents and based on the work of Irish writer Rob Doyle.
Review Round-Up: The Wolf of Snow Hollow & On the Rocks
In this week’s Review Round-Up, we look at another pair of excellent films that flew under the radar at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Catch them now on VOD and enjoy the cinema experience from your own living room! Throughout the month of November, keep an eye on FilminDublin.ie for even more recommendations on…
The Dublin Arabic Film Festival goes all online this Decemeber
The Dublin Arabic Film Festival, now into its seventh edition of featuring Arabic films here in Ireland, will be moving online next month. A staple of Dublin’s usual celebration of international cinema over the last few years, this year the festival will be going ahead, spotlighting Middle Eastern filmmaking talent on the big screen through…
Shifting Attitudes at Fingal Inclusion Week
This week marks Fingal Inclusion Week, an initiative led by Fingal County Council and the Fingal Public Participation Network. Over 35 events will take place across the County of Fingal from Monday 16th November to Saturday 21st November, all of which are free to attend and open to all. As part of Fingal Inclusion Week…
Review Round-Up: Dick Johnson is Dead and Rocks
With new releases thin on the ground once again, during November Film In Dublin are revisiting some notable releases during 2020 that we haven’t yet had the chance to review. In this Review Round-Up, we’re looking at a pair of films available now on Netflix that are essential viewing. Expect more recommendations in the next…
Holy bejaysus and begorrah the Wild Mountain Thyme trailer
From ‘what is Rosebud?’ to ‘what is the Matrix?’, film has a long tradition of using compelling questions to hook in audiences. An air of fascination and mystery, well harnessed, can be as strong a pull into theatre seats as any dazzling movie star or cutting-edge technology. But in our modern world, where more jaded…
Direct Line with Maureen O’Connell
In Direct Line, Film In Dublin cuts to the chase, asking 20 questions of Ireland’s directors to get a brief look into their outlooks, influences and inspirations. An award-winning actor, writer, director, and producer, Maureen O’Connell is a recognisable name to anyone with an eye on the Irish film scene. Her short films, wide ranging comedies like Meitherhood or…