Colin Farrell’s two favourite Irish films should start a conversation worth having
“It’s a gut-wrenching story of a dream nearly realised.” Ever since his big screen break-out role in Tigerland (2000), Colin Farrell has been prodigious in his acting roles. The Dubliner has appeared in 50 movies, since the turn of the century, three episodic shows and had a memorable, one-off appearance in the comedy Scrubs as ‘Billy’. […]
3 years ago
RTÉ’s new series celebrating The Commitments looks unmissable
This looks A1. RTÉ have released a trailer and a clip for its new series Back to Barrytown which will celebrate Roddy Doyle’s Barrytown trilogy of books – The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van – and the iconic movies they inspired. A three-part documentary series, the first episode will focus on The Commitments three […]
5 years ago
New RTÉ series to celebrate The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van 30 years on
This looks like it will be appointment viewing. A new RTÉ series is set to celebrate Roddy Doyle’s Barrytown trilogy of books – The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van – and the iconic movies they inspired. Titled Back to Barrytown and airing on Sunday nights from 16 May, the three-part documentary series will be […]
5 years ago
The Commitments and Angela’s Ashes director Alan Parker dies aged 76
Alan Parker, the director famous for his work on The Commitments and Angela’s Ashes, has died at the age of 76. Both films are among the most popular films in Irish history. The English filmmaker had several other major credits in his filmography, including the Academy Award-nominated films Mississippi Burning and Evita. His final movie, […]
6 years ago
A new documentary on Irish films puts The Van centre stage
A great throwback to and celebration of the little important details in Irish cinema. Roddy Doyle’s beloved The Van has been celebrated as part of a brand new radio documentary. Propped Up, as the name suggests, takes a keen look at the props, architecture and set design behind three Irish films, including the titular van […]
8 years ago
JOE’s Film Flashback: The Commitments (1991)
“God sent him.” “Wha’?” “GOD sent him.” “On a f***in’ Suzuki?” One of the greatest Irish films of all time turns 25-years-old on 4 October. Warning: Contains smoking in pubs. Title: The Commitments Director: Alan Parker Irish release date: October 4, 1991. Written by: Roddy Doyle Worldwide box office: $14.9m Irish certificate rating: 15 Tag Line: They Had Absolutely Nothing. But […]
9 years ago