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DVD Review – Yamada: Way of the Samurai

DVD Review – Yamada: Way of the Samurai

January 12, 2012 | Comments (0)

Jack McGlynn takes a look at the new DVD/Blu-ray release of ‘Yamada: Way of the Samurai’.

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DVD Review: Pyjama Girls

DVD Review: Pyjama Girls

November 29, 2011 | Comments (0)

A brief glimpse into a seldom-viewed world, this short documentary by Maya Derrington fluidly oscillates between the hardened roughness of the street and the quiet, tender moments in the intimacy of the home. Around the flats of Ballyfermot in Dublin the pavement is littered with kids of all ages – young boys cause havoc, tormenting [...]

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DVD Review: Sarah’s Key

DVD Review: Sarah’s Key

November 25, 2011 | Comments (0)

‘Sarah’s Key’ is released on DVD.

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… Halloween. Arghhhh – Screen Screams. Memories of Horror

October 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

In honour of Halloween, Film Ireland’s children of the night recall one of their favourite Horror Films.

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DVD Review: The Runway

DVD Review: The Runway

October 7, 2011 | Comments (0)

Ian Power’s feature debut is an uplifting tale of the time when a Mexican pilot crash-landed in Mallow, Cork back in 1983.

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DVD Review: Julia’s Eyes

DVD Review: Julia’s Eyes

September 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Emma O’Donoghue reviews ‘Julie’s Eyes’.

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DVD Review: A Film With Me in It

DVD Review: A Film With Me in It

September 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Soracha Pelan Ó Treasaigh reviews ‘A Film with Me in It’.

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DVD Review: Shaolin

DVD Review: Shaolin

September 10, 2011 | Comments (0)

Chinese Cinema once again cements itself as the premier source of action-packed adventure flicks.

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DVD Review: Love and Other Impossible Pursuits

DVD Review: Love and Other Impossible Pursuits

August 22, 2011 | Comments (0)

Love and Other Impossible Pursuits released on DVD & Blu-Ray

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DVD Review: The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc Sec

DVD Review: The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc Sec

August 15, 2011 | Comments (0)

Out now on DVD & Blu-Ray: Luc Besson’s family-friendly adaptation of Jacques Tardi’s Franco-Belgian comic book series about an intrepid Indiana Jones-like heroine and her amazing adventures in pre-and post World War I Paris.

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DVD: Source Code

DVD: Source Code

August 8, 2011 | Comments (0)

Duncan Jones’ sci-fi thriller released on DVD.

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DVD Review: Source Code

DVD Review: Source Code

August 8, 2011 | Comments (0)

Duncan Jones’ sci-fi thriller released on Blu-ray/DVD.

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DVD: 'Night & Fog' & 'Hiroshima Mon Amour' (Alain Resnais)

DVD: 'Night & Fog' & 'Hiroshima Mon Amour' (Alain Resnais)

July 22, 2011 | Comments (0)

Re-release of two of Alain Resnais most famous works on DVD.

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DVD: As If I Am Not There

DVD: As If I Am Not There

June 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Juanita Wilson’s distinctive debut, ‘As If I Am Not There’, is an unforgettable and powerful film.

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DVD: 'Young Bruce Lee' & 'Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame'

DVD: 'Young Bruce Lee' & 'Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame'

June 15, 2011 | Comments (0)

Jack McGlynn takes a look at two Cine Asia releases and crescent kicks between being impressed & disappointed.

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DVD: My Neighbours the Yamadas

DVD: My Neighbours the Yamadas

May 6, 2011 | Comments (0)

Hilarious and heartbreaking.

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Blu-ray: Laputa: Castle in the Sky

April 26, 2011 | Comments (1)

Anime classic released on Blu-Ray.

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DVD: Barbarossa- Siege Lord

April 11, 2011 | Comments (0)

Excellent cinematography let down by bad dubbing in this story set in medieval Europe,

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DVD:Colony

DVD:Colony

March 20, 2011 | Comments (0)

A look at the danger of Colony Collapse Disorder among honey bees in California.

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savage

DVD Review: Savage

March 14, 2011 | Comments (1)

Impressive debut feature from filmmaker Brendan Muldowney.

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All Good Children

DVD: All Good Children

March 11, 2011 | Comments (0)

DVD release of Alicia Duffy’s mesmerising first feature-length film.

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71 – Into the Fire

DVD: 71 – Into the Fire

March 11, 2011 | Comments (0)

Does everything a war movie should do…

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Brighton Rock

DVD: Brighton Rock

February 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

Special edition release of the Boulting Brothers’ adaptation of Graham Greene’s gritty British noir.

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The Long Hot Summer

DVD: The Long Hot Summer

January 31, 2011 | Comments (0)

Sweaty, dusty 1958 adaptation of a trio of William Faulkner stories.

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DVD: Cré Na Cille

November 27, 2010 | Comments (0)

A rarity in adaptations as it certainly does justice to a much-beloved book.

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Eamon

DVD: Eamon

November 19, 2010 | Comments (1)

A black comic tale of familial dysfunction.

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littlebigsoldier

DVD: Little Big Soldier

November 8, 2010 | Comments (0)

Everyone’s buddy, Jackie Chan, in a buddy comedy/adventure-film shock.

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His & Hers

DVD: His & Hers

October 12, 2010 | Comments (3)

A film that sweeps you off your feet and restores your faith.

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TV Drama

… Boxsets

October 7, 2010 | Comments (0)

Steven Galvin takes a look at some must-see TV drama boxsets – contemporary, classics, and some you may have missed.

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Ondine

DVD: Ondine

August 19, 2010 | Comments (1)

‘Ondine’ sees Neil Jordan’s return to themes of fantasy, myth and the power of storytelling.

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