Chasing Pavements: Alex Ross Perry’s Docu-Fiction Hybrid Film Is A Fascinating Look At The Alt-Rock Legends

Chasing Pavements: Alex Ross Perry’s Docu-Fiction Hybrid Film Is A Fascinating Look At The Alt-Rock Legends

Director: Alex Ross Perry Starring: Pavement, Zoe Lister-Jones, Michael Esper, Kathryn Gallagher, Joe Keery, Jason Schwartzman, Nat Wolff, Fred Hechinger, Griffin Newman, Tim Heidecker, Logan Miller Running Time: 128 minutes Alex Ross Perry’s affinity for a chaotic and self-destructive artist is well-established in his filmography. His 2014 feature, Listen Up Philip, is an examination of…

Who has who’s number in Beat the Lotto?

Who has who’s number in Beat the Lotto?

Director: Ross Whittaker Featuring: Stefan Klincewicz, Paddy Kehoe, Pat Kenny, Running Time: 86 minutes Early on in Ross Whittaker’s documentary about an infamous Irish syndicate stitch-up in the early 90s, we see an appearance from stat-man Stefan Klincewicz on Pat Kenny Live, promoting his book of tips on how to increase your chances winning the…

Inspiring, provoking – Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story

Inspiring, provoking – Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story

Director: Sinead O’Shea Featuring: Edna O’Brien Running Time: 99 minutes Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story is a moving documentary about the life and works of one of Ireland most talented writers. Directed by Sinead O’Shea, the documentary highlights how Edna O’Brien defied censorship, challenged societal norms, and redefined a woman’s place in literature with…

Blossoming: Tales of Growing Up with GALPAL Collective at the IFI Documentary Festival 2024

Blossoming: Tales of Growing Up with GALPAL Collective at the IFI Documentary Festival 2024

Irish artists association the GALPAL Collective continue their collaboration with the Irish Film Institute. Later this month, they’ll be curating this year’s short film documentary programme for the IFI Documentary Festival 2024. Now in its 23rd year, the IFI Documentary Festival is Ireland’s longest-running and most esteemed documentary festival. They’ve curated six shorts from around…

Intriguing and hidden stories from across Ireland and around the world at the IFI Documentary Festival 2024

Intriguing and hidden stories from across Ireland and around the world at the IFI Documentary Festival 2024

One of the most anticipated events on the IFI slate returns next month and their programme is out now. The Irish Film Institute have announced an exciting programme for the 2024 edition of the IFI Documentary Festival. Running from Wednesday, September 25th to Sunday, September 29th, tickets are on sale now from ifi.ie/docfest. With a lineup…

Ransom ’79 – Charlie Bird’s final story in cinemas from 24th May

Ransom ’79 – Charlie Bird’s final story in cinemas from 24th May

The impact of former journalist and campaigner Charlie Bird remains celebrated today, after his passing earlier this year aged 74 following a long and high profile battle with Motor Neurone Disease. A new documentary from Mattress Men director Colm Quinn aims to show us what we’ve lost, charting the journo’s final investigation. Break Out Pictures…