Get ready for the BLOCKbuster event of the year… Here at The Big Reviewski, we’ve teamed up with Warner Bros. Pictures to give you the chance to win tickets for you and THREE guests to attend the Irish Premiere Screening of The LEGO Movie 2 (in Irish cinemas on 8 February). It’s been five years since everything […]

7 years ago

Greetings film fans! C’mere and give us a big hug, we’ve missed you. The Big Reviewski is back! And it’s bigger and better than ever before! We can actually say we’re bigger and better because both of those things are technically true. Bigger because Eoghan Doherty, Rory Cashin and Paul Moore are delighted to be joined by a […]

7 years ago

Really feeling those January Blues? Don’t worry, we can help… If you love mysteries AND you love laughing AND you love popcorn AND you love really comfy seats, then you’re in luck, because Omniplex Cinemas are delighted to announce the next date in their Secret Screenings series. Taking place on Wednesday 23 January, these special events give you […]

7 years ago

You’ll be buzzin’ after watching this… In case you haven’t heard the news, there’s a brilliant brand new Transformers film hitting Irish cinemas this Christmas Eve. Yes, you read that correctly. Bumblebee is actually a really great Transformers adventure and Santa (AKA the person who runs your local cinema), is delivering it right to you […]

7 years ago

This film is the (Bumble)bee’s knees… Brace yourself, because there’s a brand new Transformers film crash, bang and walloping its way into Irish cinemas this festive season and you know what? It’s actually great craic. You weren’t expecting us to say that, were you? Set in 1987, and with humour and heart in spades, Bumblebee is […]

7 years ago

There’s some buzz about this film… In case you missed the cracker-looking trailers, there’s a brand new Transformers film crash, bang and walloping its way into Irish cinemas this Christmas Eve. Set in 1987, Bumblebee is the sixth film in the live-action ‘bot-bashing saga and a prequel to Michael Bay’s 2007 Transformers. You’ll be delighted […]

7 years ago

We’ve got a good feeling about this… Hats off to Cork rebel-turned-filmmaker-turned-stormtrooper, Micheál Fitzgerald, and his band of scruffy-looking nerf-herders who have created Stormtroopers, a Star Wars film which has taken the galaxy by storm. Filmed in some truly stunning Irish locations across Cork, Waterford & Tipperary, Stormtroopers tells the tale of a platoon of deadly […]

7 years ago

“I’d be giggling down the shed at that…” There’s no denying that Tommy Tiernan is one of the greatest comedic minds this country has ever produced. His wit, imagination and divilment are unrivalled and, when chatting to host Dion Fanning on this week’s episode of Ireland Unfiltered, the Navan man opened up about the very particular way he […]

7 years ago

Even genius, billionaire, playboy and philanthropist, Tony Stark, wants to get his hands on these tickets… It’s time to celebrate, Marvel fans, because Christmas has come early. Or rather, Christmas has come right on time because a magnificent event is coming to Ireland. Marvel Universe LIVE! is a brand new show that will be coming […]

7 years ago

“It’s the president. How are you, Tommy?” Tommy Tiernan and President Michael D. Higgins. Name a more iconic duo. We’ll wait… The comedian, writer, actor and the greatest thing to come out of Navan since Pierce Brosnan (which is a pretty impressive accolade, to be fair) is our guest on Ireland Unfiltered this week. Not content […]

7 years ago

‘Tis the SEAson to win prizes… SEAson. Geddit? Because Aquaman lives in the sea AND it’s Christmas time. Never mind. Here at The Big Reviewski, we’ve teamed up with our fin-tastic friends at Warner Bros. Pictures to give you the chance to win tickets to attend the Irish Premiere of AQUAMAN (in Irish cinemas on 12 December). […]

7 years ago

“The idea that this supernatural being is controlling everything…” Arthur Mathews, co-creator of one of the greatest TV shows of all time, Father Ted, is our guest on Ireland Unfiltered this week. The comedy writer and actor joined host Dion Fanning to talk about a vast range of topics including his new Brexit-themed show with Matt Berry, […]

7 years ago

You may not know his name, but you certainly know his work… In recent years, Otto Bathurst has been the man responsible for kick-starting some of television’s greatest shows, directing the pilot episodes of now-iconic TV series like Black Mirror (yes, we’re talking about that episode with the Prime Minister and the pig) and the […]

7 years ago

Creed II (in cinemas 30 November) This is one heck of a knock-out prize… To mark the release of Creed II in cinemas on 30 November, we at The Big Reviewski have teamed up with Warner Bros. Pictures to give you and a very special sparring partner (AKA one of your friends) the chance to win […]

7 years ago

“It’s a bit frustrating, because Jamie Dornan looks like… Jamie Dornan” Forget your Kevin Costners. Forget your men in tights. You can even forget your foxes who don’t wear any trousers. There’s a new Robin Hood in town. Taron Egerton, the charming star of Kingsman: The Secret Service, Eddie The Eagle and the upcoming Elton […]

7 years ago

A tide is coming… and so is an amazing prize. Time to cancel your plans, clear the diary and grab your Speedos, because we’ve got the prize-of-a-lifetime for you and a friend. (You won’t actually need the Speedos, so relax.) Here at The Big Reviewski, we’ve teamed up with the film-loving folk at Warner Bros. Pictures […]

7 years ago

A bleeeeeeedin’ deadly prize… To mark the home release of Dublin Oldschool – one of the biggest Irish hits of 2018 – we’re giving away a limited edition, money-can’t-buy prize. Directed by Dave Tynan and starring the brilliant duo of Emmet Kirwan and Ian Lloyd Anderson (check out our interview with them here), Dublin Oldschool tells […]

7 years ago

“You’re stopped and searched, stopped and searched, stopped and searched…” Independent Senator Lynn Ruane has spoken about the double standards she believes exist around the issue of drug decriminalisation in Ireland. Speaking to Ireland Unfiltered host Dion Fanning, Ruane talked about, “The amount of times I’ve read articles where a journalist would call a person who’s […]

7 years ago

“I couldn’t stop crying. I was shaking.” Independent Senator Lynn Ruane is our guest on Ireland Unfiltered this week. The former President of the Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union joined host Dion Fanning to speak honestly and candidly about her life and experiences, including her years of “chaotic drug use”, the double standards that exist in […]

7 years ago

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald (in cinemas 16 November) A magical prize for you and a friend… To mark the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald in cinemas on 16 November, we at The Big Reviewski have teamed up with Warner Bros. Pictures to give you and a very special muggle friend the chance […]

7 years ago

“A country in which nobody feels they’ve been left out…” An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is our guest on Ireland Unfiltered this week. Speaking with host Dion Fanning on a number of issues including Brexit, the housing crisis, and his reasons for wearing the shamrock poppy, Varadkar, when asked “what would a United Ireland look like to you”, […]

7 years ago

Greetings film fans! Welcome to Episode 42 of The Big Reviewski, the No.1 Film and TV show in Ireland. Once again (because this is the way the show works every single week), your ear holes will be treated to the sounds of three film-loving friends, three movie-worshipping mates, three big screen-obsessed bosom buddies… it’s Eoghan […]

7 years ago

The Big Reviewski Big Film Quiz is back… This is it. This is the moment you’ve been waiting for. This is your chance to finally prove to everyone that you and your muggle friends are the BIGGEST HARRY POTTER FANS IN THE (WIZARDING) WORLD. To celebrate the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald […]

7 years ago

“They have time for you, they care about you…” It’s no secret the world loves Colin Farrell and Cillian Murphy. Everyone already knows they’re two supremely talented actors and outspoken advocates for equal rights and civil liberties, but now, in a brand new and exclusive interview, rising star Barry Keoghan has exclusively revealed exactly what […]

7 years ago

Overlord (in cinemas 7 November) “What the HELL is that!?” It’s fear. Chaos. Insanity. Horror. Evil. Madness. Rage. Havoc. Terror. It’s Overlord. We could say that Overlord simply tells the tale of some stranded American soldiers, stuck behind enemy lines on D-Day in 1944. But that would be leaving out just a couple of key […]

7 years ago

Bad Times At The El Royale (in cinemas 12 October) “All roads lead here”… including yours if you get your hands on these free tickets. To mark the release of Bad Times At The El Royale in cinemas on 12 October, we at The Big Reviewski have teamed up with 20th Century Fox to give you […]

8 years ago

Greetings film fans! Welcome to Episode 37 of The Big Reviewski, the show from JOE and Her that is heading back to school with Hollywood heroes Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish. It is September, after all, so this anaology makes perfect sense. This week, host Eoghan Doherty is nowhere to be seen as TBR gang stalwarts/veterans/old […]

8 years ago

A Star Is Born (in cinemas 3 October) Fancy a fantastic Friday night out? Well, you’re in luck because we’ve got you covered. To mark the release of A Star Is Born in cinemas on 3 October, we at The Big Reviewski have teamed up with Warner Bros. Pictures and Live Nation to give you […]

8 years ago

Greetings film fans! Welcome to Episode 36 of The Big Reviewski, the show from JOE and Her that has been blown up, blown down and just plain blown all about town all week. Because of the windy weather, you see. This week, host Eoghan Doherty is delighted to be joined by two of the most wonderfully […]

8 years ago

Greetings film fans! Welcome to Episode 35 of The Big Reviewski, the ugly motherf*cker of a Predator-themed show from JOE and Her that ain’t got time to bleed. This week, host Eoghan Doherty is delighted to be joined by two of the greatest goddamn sexual Tyrannosauruses in the film review world… it’s Rory Cashin and Paul Moore. As […]

8 years ago

The Predator (in cinemas 12 September) This prize pack will make you a goddamn sexual Tyrannosaurus… You better watch your back, because the universe’s most lethal hunters are on their way back to Earth and coming to a big screen near you in the latest film in the Predator franchise… The Predator. To mark the release […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Rockshore Spooky Sligo… Irish storytelling has always been filled with terrifying tales and unbelievable urban legends, from screaming banshees in the middle of the night to evil leprechauns who want to steal the PIN code for your credit card. What? It’s 2018, no one carries around a pot of gold anymore. […]

8 years ago

Greetings film fans! Welcome to Episode 34 of The Big Reviewski, the show from JOE and Her that is, sweet Jesus and mother of Christ in heaven, truly a gift from God. It’s in the Bible, so it must be true. This week, Paul Moore has been BANISHED from the Garden Of Eden (AKA the podcast studio) because […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Rockshore Deadly Donegal… Whether you love rockin’ to Rory Gallagher or you prefer dancing the night away to wee Daniel, Donegal really does have something for everyone. As well as the magnificent music of those two men, one of the county’s most amazing attractions has to be its bountiful beautiful beaches, […]

8 years ago

Greetings film fans! Welcome to Episode 33 of The Big Reviewski, the show from JOE that, this week, has witnessed something incredible. Like Agent Smith, Gandalf or Dr Drake Ramoray in Days Of Our Live (in Friends), Rory Cashin has risen from the dead! It’s a miracle! Testify! As well as the Lazarus-like Rory, host Eoghan Doherty  is joined […]

8 years ago

MILE 22 (in cinemas 19 September) “We do not exist… we’re ghosts… we get shit done.” Marky Mark Wahlberg and his brand new funky bunch – including John Malkovich, Ronda Rousey and The Raid’s Iko Uwais – are coming to a big screen near you in brand new action thriller, MILE 22. Seeing as we love you […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Rockshore Magical Mayo… You’ve obviously heard how amazing Mayo is (probably from your Mayo pals who won’t shut up about it), but the next time you and your friends have some free time, you need to hop in the car and head for this crackin’ county in the West. Once you […]

8 years ago

THE NUN (in cinemas 7 September) Before The Conjuring and before Annabelle, the darkest chapter was born… Mother of God, THE NUN is going to be a scary one. Somebody hold us please. A very special advanced screening of THE NUN is taking place in the Light House Cinema, Dublin, on Wednesday 5 September at 7pm (doors […]

8 years ago

Greetings film fans! Welcome to Episode 32 of The Big Reviewski, the show from JOE and Her that, this week, is sadly a man down, as our dear friend, Rory Cashin, has passed on… … passed on the opportunity to join us for this episode, that is, to do something else instead which, in his words, […]

8 years ago

Greetings film fans! Welcome to Episode 31 of The Big Reviewski, the show from JOE and Her that, this week, having succumbed to the joyous magic of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, has set up its very own ABBA tribute act called… wait for it… here it comes… The Bjorn Supremacy Because The Bjorn Identity Was […]

8 years ago

Yardie (released 31 August) Fancy a luxury cinema date in London with Idris Elba? Of course you do. You’re only human. Well, you’re in luck, because that’s exactly what we at The Big Reviewski, along with StudioCanal, want to arrange for you and a very lucky plus one. To celebrate the release of Yardie, Idris […]

8 years ago

SEARCHING (at cinemas 31 August) “Where were you the night my daughter went missing!?” How’s your internet browsing history? Hiding any secrets in there? What if your parents started going through your Search History one day? A TERRIFYING PROSPECT. When his daughter Margot goes missing though, that’s exactly what David Kim (John Cho) has to […]

8 years ago

Greetings film fans! Welcome to Episode 30 of The Big Reviewski, the show from JOE and Her that, this week, is once again celebrating a VERY important anniversary… *predictably jumps out of a massive cake, Under Siege-style for the second time in a few weeks* It’s Paul’s birthday! But unlike his old (in all senses of […]

8 years ago

Greetings film fans! Welcome to Episode 29 of The Big Reviewski, the show from JOE and Her that, this week, had to make an unexpected trip to the Quantum Realm – it’s an alternate dimension only accessible through magical energy, mystical transportation or subatomic shrinking, a place where space and time are believed to be irrelevant. […]

8 years ago

The Meg (released 10 August) “My god… it’s a Megalodon.” Has there ever been a greater line uttered in the history of film? The answer is no. No there hasn’t. Watch, out everyone, here comes The Meg. The greatest film of all time is swimming its way into Irish cinemas on 10 August and we can’t […]

8 years ago

What. A. Line-up. You may her know her better as Princess Margaret in Netflix’s smash series, The Crown, but Vanessa Kirby is currently kicking ass on the big screen alongside none other than Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible – Fallout. Kirby is the White Widow (the deadly daughter of Max (Vanessa Redgrave) from […]

8 years ago

A question people have been asking since the beginning of time… Rebecca Ferguson is on some run. Not content with blowing away all competition at the Box Office with her stellar singing in 2018’s surprise smash hit, The Greatest Showman, the Swedish actor has now returned to a big screen near you to kick some […]

8 years ago

Greetings film fans! Welcome to Episode 28 of The Big Reviewski, the show from JOE and Her that, this week, has been recruited by Ethan Hunt and his IMF team for a Top Secret mission to take down the maniacal Solomon Lane in a deadly race against time. Y’know, the usual craic. Fresh from his 76th […]

8 years ago

Ethan Hunt was in Ireland and no one told us!? Christopher McQuarrie is some man. Not only is he a super-talented writer (The Usual Suspects) and a super-talented director (Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation), but he’s also pretty much best friends with the biggest star in the world, Tom Cruise, having made a whopping nine […]

8 years ago

So THAT’S how they do it! Simon Pegg is possibly living the life that every movie-loving, Hollywood-obsessed film fan wants to have – he’s a fellow geek who has starred in Star Wars, has trekked far and wide across the universe in Star Trek, has Steven Spielberg’s number on his phone AND now he’s back on […]

8 years ago