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Lifestyle: Entertainment
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The life and times of actress Greer Garson
Dr John Wallace | 29 January 2009
Dr John Wallace looks at the career of Academy Award-winner Greer Garson, star of Random Harvest, Mrs Miniver and the superb Goodbye Mr Chips. Irish actors are much sought-after in Hollywood these days. Stars like Pierce Brosnan, Liam Neeson, Jonathan... Read more
The real literary detectives
Dr Stephen Williams | 05 October 2008
Dr Stephen McWilliams plots the links between literary figures and detective novels — some with a strong medical influence — and investigates the possibility of writing his own sleuthing novel. If the shelves of my local bookshop are to be... Read more
When I was young and so much younger than today..
John Wallace | 10 August 2008
John Wallace looks at the recently restored film Help! starring The Beatles What impressed John Lennon about Paul McCartney when they first met in 1957, was that the 16-year-old McCartney could tune his own guitar. Lennon could not. Paul could... Read more
Blessing and honour be unto mobile broadband
Berna Cox | 10 May 2008
Berna Cox sings the praises of her long-awaited mobile broadband connection after spending years wandering around lost in the technology wilderness. For the last couple of weeks, there’s been a little smile playing around the corners of my mouth at... Read more
Forget the weather at summer festivals
Mary Anne Kenny | 08 May 2008
Mary Anne Kenny takes a quick tour around the country to see what's on offer at some of the festivals being held later this summer - whether the sun makes a guest appearance or not After the washout that was... Read more
Legends of music set to play Ireland
Dr John Wallace | 01 May 2008
Dr John Wallace takes a nostalgic look back at the histories and the rock 'n' roll craziness behind some of the well-known artists that are coming to our shores to perform this summer. An impressive range of musical acts are... Read more
In Bruges and the mass hysteria of bad taste
Greg Baxter | 16 April 2008
In Bruges is an awful film, not in the way Armageddon or Independence Day were awful, but subtly awful, like the way it goes when you see a beautiful woman from a long way off, but when you meet her... Read more
The poetic journey of Daniel Day-Lewis
John Wallace | 03 April 2008
John Wallace looks at the careers of Wicklow-based actor, Daniel Day-Lewis and his Irish father, the Poet Laureate Cecil Day-Lewis One of the most dedicated actors of his generation, Daniel Day-Lewis totally immerses himself in his carefully-chosen film roles. He... Read more
Gonna buy 5 copies for my mother
Dr John Wallace | 19 February 2008
Dr John Wallace looks at a book detailing the history of the most influential magazine in pop culture, Rolling Stone, which doubles as a history of the culture of recent times A fascinating book, Rolling Stone, 1000 Covers, is not... Read more
Why the Spartans lived for the glory of the battlefield
Dr John Wallace | 30 November 2007
In the fifth century the Pass of Thermopylae in Greece was the scene of a defensive battle by an outnumbered Greek force against a vast, invading Persian army. Among the Greek defenders, were 300 Spartans. The army of Persia, under... Read more
The legacy of the Tudors
Dr John Wallace | 02 November 2007
The Tudors is an Emmy award-nominated series that examines the early reign of Henry VIII and the role of his leading advisor, the last of the great medieval prelates, Cardinal Wolsey. In this ten-part series, Henry VIII is played by... Read more
Support your local Shakespeare
Berna Cox | 26 October 2007
There was a rumble in the media lately about theatre-goers not minding their manners. There were letters in the national press giving out about noisy punters who spoiled the theatre experience for others by clinking glasses, rattling ice and, of... Read more
A revolution on vinyl
Dr John Wallace | 21 September 2007
In just three short years in the late 1970s, punk provoked shock, cynicism and bafflement. This new musical era, dating from 1976 until 1979, was characterised by loud energetic music, torn jeans and safety pins. Punk was essentially a back-to-basics... Read more
It was all fun and games until someone got hurt
Berna Cox | 31 August 2007
Maybe the numbers weren’t quite what the organisers expected and certainly the weather wasn’t what we’d all have liked, but, despite all that, the recent World Fleadh in Portlaoise seems to have been a hit. I had great intentions of... Read more
Searching for the Celtic soul rebels at the World Fleadh
Berna Cox | 17 August 2007
There is one thing we’re good at in this country and that’s our ability to host and enjoy a hooley. And, by the time you read this, the mother of all hooleys should have happened in Portlaoise. For the last... Read more
Non, Je ne regrette rien... Piaf's extraordinary life
Dr John Wallace | 06 July 2007
Edith Piaf knew what hardship was. Born on a pavement in Paris and abandoned by her alcoholic mother at birth, she led a life marred by unhappiness and illness. However, she still achieved phenomenal, worldwide success. She is portrayed by... Read more
Decay of grandeur set to be relived in return to Brideshead
Dr John Wallace | 11 May 2007
One of the most important novels of the 20th century is Brideshead Revisited. Ecosse Films (Becoming Jane) is set to begin filming the book for the big screen at Castle Howard in Yorkshire in June. Young actors Ben Whishaw and... Read more
A British character and a powerful Irish actor intertwined in an epic
Dr John Wallace | 20 April 2007
Peter O’Toole’s failure to bag a ‘little god’ at the 79th Oscar ceremony should not take from his outstanding performance in the recent comedy drama, Venus. This film, a meditation on mortality written by Hanif Kureishi and directed by Roger... Read more
No hoops or swords for Messiah premiere
13 April 2007
In 1742, George Frederic Handel, while living in London, received an invitation to come to Dublin to help a charity. He proposed to attend a number of concerts of his music and offered a new work, recently composed, for premiére.... Read more
Feast of films will delight audiences
09 February 2007
The 5th Jameson Dublin International Film Festival, which opens this month, will present new feature films from all continents, along with retrospectives and special seasons, making it the biggest film event in Ireland with 100 feature films, shorts, discussions, special... Read more
Homage to the 'enjoyment thing'
Dr John Wallace | 26 January 2007
The 1950s were the era of the dance band orchestra. In front of formally-dressed musicians, couples waltzed around a polished floor to predictable, pre-arranged music. To get a spot on the RTÉ variety programme Curtain Up, a show enjoyed by... Read more