by Michelle McGlynn To mark the release of Total Recall last week, streaming and dvd rental company LOVEFiLM conducted a poll among over 4,500 film fans to see what they thought was the best remake in film history. Martin Scorsese’s The Departed topped the poll with a fifth of the votes. The film was based … Continue reading »
by Michelle McGlynn Weekend at Bernie’s is an absolutely classic film. You can keep your Hangover movies, I’m utterly content to just re-watch this hilarious piece of cinema. As funny as it was when it was first released in 1989, it’s virtually impossible not to find yourself laughing as Larry and Richard try to pretend … Continue reading »
by Michelle McGlynn This September marks 20 years since the Irish Film Institute first opened it’s door in Dublin’s city centre. For the past two decades the IFI has provided a haven for Ireland’s cinephiles. The IFI can always be counted on for the best new releases, international films and wonderful film seasons and festivals. … Continue reading »
by Michelle McGlynn The Dark Knight trilogy, many would say, is one of the greatest trilogies of all-time. They could well be right. For the most part critics may find themselves hard pushed to find any major flaw within Nolan’s films. Except of course for Bale’s inexplicable need to adopt a ridiculous raspy voice when … Continue reading »
by Michelle McGlynn Last week saw hundreds of eager film goers gather outside the Savoy cinema on O’Connell Street for the European premiere of Total Recall. Fans lined the red carpet hours before the premiere began in the hopes of catching a glimpse of Colin Farrell, Jessica Biel, Kate Beckinsale or Len Wiseman. Myself and … Continue reading »