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FILM, VIDEO and DVD
Persepolis
Moving film based on the graphic novel about growing-up in revolutionary Iran
The Bucket List
A fun film raising serious questions
The Bucket List
Syndicated interview with Morgan Freeman
The Bucket List
Syndicated interview with Jack Nicholson
No Country for Old Men
Chilling and sinister thriller
Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd plots his revenge in early 19th Century London
Taking Liberties
A polemic against our growing Police State
I Am Legend
Action movie with deep themes
American Gangster
Film based on the life of Harlem pusher Frank Lucas
Beowulf
Anglo-Saxon epic poem re-interpreted
Spooks
Complete Series 5 reviewed
Flyboys
Good family film
Apocalypto
Great film from Mel Gibson
Casino Royale
Bond is back!
Blood Diamond
Entertaining action film with a serious message
Hoodwinked
Great take on a classic fairy tale
Apocalypto
Question and Answer with Mel Gibson
Employee of the Month
Question and Answer with Dane Cook
The Prestige
Pat Harrington reviews this intriguing film
The History Boys
Interview with Alan Bennett
Death of a President
Details of the DVD Release and a competition
The Omen Pentology
Pat Harrington reviews a treat for horror fans
The Wicker Man (2006)
David Kerr reviews a remake that lacks the clarity of the original
Superman Returns
Pat Harrington reviews a family film with stunning special effects
Poseidon
Pat Harrington reviews the film that takes disaster movies to a new level
Question and Answer session with Wolfgang Petersen
The Director talks about Poseidon
Jacinda Barrett Question and Answer Session
Jacinda talks about her role in Poseidon
Howl's Moving Castle
Animation with complex themes
Confetti
A British comedy that is actually funny!
C.R.A.Z.Y
Hilarious French language film with great music
The Proposition
Q&A with Nick Cave and John Hillcoat
Syriana
Review
Syriana
Q&A with George Clooney
Syriana
Q&A with Matt Damon
The Business
Terry Burgoyne gives a thumbs up to this crime story
Beautiful Boxer
Unusual true story of Thai kickboxer
The Dukes of Hazard
Al Martin doesn't rate the remake
Batman Begins
An Al Martin review
Kingdom of Heaven
Interview with Eva Green
Kingdom of Heaven
Reviewed by Jacqueline Sharp
Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Reviewed by Terry Burgoyne
The Sea Inside
Fascinating film dealing with the complex theme of assisted death
Bear in the Big Blue House dvds
Bear teaches kids potty training and about shapes and colours
Miss Congeniality 2
Sandra Bullock plays the 'FBI Barbie'
The Edukators
German film about three idealistic, anti-establishment rebels
One From the Heart
A Great film from Francis Ford Coppola
Constantine
Film about the battle between demons and angels
Five Times Two, (Cinq Fois Deux)
An intense French film about relationships
Finding Neverland
Enchanting story of J. M. Barrie creator of Peter Pan
The Commander I, II and III
Review of the Lynda La Plante production
The Yes Men
Counter Culture interview with activist prankster Mike Bannano
Oceans Twelve
Al Martin reviews the sequel to Oceans Eleven
Alexander
an epic from Oliver Stone
The Polar Express
A great Xmas film for both kids and adults
The Manchurian Candidate
Big business and mind control
Question and Answer with Meryl Streep
The Star talks about her role in the Manchurian Candidate
Birth
An intense and controversial film
A Home at the End of the World
Sexual tension and complex relationships
A Home at the End of the World
Colin Farrell Q&A session
Exorcist: The Beginning
Q&A with Renny Harlin the Director
Exorcist: The Beginning
Facts and Figures
Exorcist: The Beginning
The Counter Culture Review
Catwoman
So bad it's good?
The Stepford Wives
Wooden acting from main roles but great supporting acts
Godsend
Just watch it for the horror
The Passion of the Christ
Mel Gibson's controversial film
Goodbye Lenin!
East Germany lives!
Memories of Murder
A great film from Korea
Troy
A fantastic ensemble cast deliver a great epic
Cold Creek Manor
An Unusual Thriller
Stella Street
Celebs move into Suburbia with hilarious consequences
Taking Lives
A thriller with great suspense released in UK Theatres 23 April, 2004
Winnie The Pooh: Springtime with Roo
An Easter Party is planned
Brother Bear
A great family film
Ulysses
A day in the life of Leopold Bloom
The Balcony
A brothel, a revolution and the playing of roles
The Last Samurai
Fascinating tale of honour and war
The Quiet American
The consequences of colonialism
Signs
a thoughtful
film
The Importance of Being Earnest
interesting take on Wilde's
classic play
The Count of Monte
Cristo Alexandre
Dumas' timeless story of betrayal and revenge. [also
book]
On The Line
a good vehicle for 'N
Sync's Lance Bass
The Shipping
News based on
Annie Prouix's prize-winning novel; story of a broken man, salvaged in
wild Newfoundland.
Michael
Collins we're off
to Dublin etc.... a portrayal of the Irish Republican hero
Evita
putting on a smart frock,
Madonna tries to be someone important....
Drifting
Clouds Finnish
tale of an ordinary couple struggling in today's modern world
Trainspotting
the film that's set in
Edinburgh and focussed on druggies....
Some Mother's
Son a
Republican-angled storyline, at the time of internment and hunger strikes
in Ulster
Gabbeh
an interesting Iranian
film (released in 1995) by Mohsen Makhmalbaf
CLASSIC FILMS
The Seventh Seal
Set during the Black Death, in 14th Century Sweden
Psycho
From the master of mystery and misdirection
BOOKS
Gents
A book with humanity and beauty set in a public lavatory!
Biting Tongues Reviewed by Michaela Laudicina
Louise Michel Reviewed by Betty Wood
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Reviewed by Tim Bragg
The Mafia in Havana Documents the corruption of pre-Revolution Cuba
A Place in France: An Indian Summer Enjoyable page-turner based on the hit C4 series
Tolkien and Politics Reviewed by Edward Canfield
Gilbert & George, Obsessions and Compulsions Reviewed by Pat Harrington
English Martial Arts Reviewed by Al Martin
The Last Samurai, The Life and Battles of Sigo Takamori Reviewed by Jacqueline
45RPM: A Visual History of the Seven-Inch Record Spencer Drate (Editor), Introduction by Chuck Granata
published by Princeton Architectural Press
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Louise Jenkinson and David Kerr give their views
Bacardi: The Hidden War By Hernando Calvo Ospina, published by Pluto
Aliens R US: The
Other in Science Fiction Cinema Ziauddin Sardar (Editor), Sean Cubitt (Editor)
published by Pluto
1985 - A Sequel to
George Orwell's 1984 by Gyorgy Dalos. Pluto Press, ISBN 0-86104-720-6
Left Shift :
Radical Art in 1970s Britain by John A Walker... published by IB Tauris
Returning
Home poems by
Raymond Tong. University of Salzburg Press, 1996
So This Is
Ecstacy by Bernard
O'Mahoney. Mainstream Publishing, 1997
Monster (the
Autobiography of an LA Gang Member) by Sanyka Shakur, aka Monster Kody Scott...
published by Pan
Ancient Tales of
Ulster, Book 1. Cuchulainn, Champion of Ulster
by Gary Hamilton and Michael Hall.
Island Publications, ISBN 0-95141-941-2
Burning Chrome and
Other Stories by
William Gibson. Harper Collins, ISBN 0-00-648043-8
Another Time,
Another Place ... British Folk Tales - New Versions
by Kevin Crossley Holland.
Orchard Books, ISBN 1-85213-021-0
The Intelligence
Game : Illusions and Delusions of International Espionage
by James Rusbridger. Bodley
Head, ISBN 0-370-31242-2
Merlin the
Wizard by Ann
Lawrence. Methuen Children's Books, ISBN 0-416-961-0-1
Book Summary : The
Rise and Fall of Gay Culture by Daniel Harris. Hyperion, ISBN 0-7868-6165-7
ART EXHIBITIONS
Vivienne Westwood at the V&A
Great exhibition comparing Vivienne's work with items from the V&A collections - Till July 11, 2004
Rauol de Keyser and Edge of the Real
Major Exhibition of the work of this Flemish artist and upstairs young British artists - Till May 23, 2004
Grosz's Weimar
Berlin drawings of
rich and poor, of sleaze and political tensions
Evelyn De
Morgan paintings of
classical allegory with pre-Raphaelite influence
Belladonna
works of 30 artists; a
diversity of media and styles
Mapplethorpe
works of the late and
controversial photographer
The Chameleon
Body subtitled
"photographs of contemporary fetishism"....
Beyond Reason - Art
& Psychosis pieces from the Prinzhorn Collection of artworks created in
olden-day asylums
Body
Ornament a study, in
various media, of our modern preoccupation with how we appear
Open Ended :
(exhibition of contemporary photography ). works by nine photographers; various themes
TELEVISION, SATELLITE AND CABLE
George Michael - Behind the Music
Biography Channel Premiere October, 2005
Tigerland
National Geographic Premiere on April 2
Carmen Electra - The Sex Factor
Biography Channel Premiere on March 5
Time Will Tell
Bob Marley Biography Channel Premiere airing on March 3, 2005
Tom Cruise biography
Airing on December 10, 2004
Dead Men Talking: Adolf Hitler
Airing on December 10, 2004
Battlefront: Midway
Another in the Battlefront series
Battlefront: Pearl Harbour
Starting in August 2004 this series looks at major battles in WWII
Battlefront: Midway
Another in the Battlefront series
Hunting Hitler
Could Hitler have been assasinated?
The Duke of Marlborough
What was the battle of Blenheim all about?
Betrayal - Oswald Mosley
Was Mosley a traitor?
Gracie's Choice
Enduring a nightmare existence with an abusive, alcoholic mother, a 16-year-old girl literally takes the law into her own hands and decides to rescue her younger siblings by legally adopting them. Based on real events.
Ghosts of the Cannibal Islands
Two explorers venture to the former German island colony of Bismarck, east of Papua New Guinea, to Document its wildlife and people. Premiere on the National Geographic Channel in May. The Elizabeth Smart Story
Disturbing but educational true life drama, UK Premiere on Hallmark, 23 May at 21.00
Firestorm
This controversial program asks: Were Bomber Harris's relentlesss aerial attacks on German cities necessary tactics in the prosecution of war, or simply acts of revenge resulting in needless civilian casualties? UK Premiere, Monday, 10 May 2004 May at 21.00
When the Whales Came
Wednesday, 12 May 2004 & running times throughout May at 21.00
The Real Heather Mills
First airs Sunday, 16th May 2004 at
21.00
Planet Rock Profile of The Darkness
First airs Monday 3rd May 2004 at
21.00
Planet Rock Profile of Blur
First airs Monday 3rd May 2004 at 20.00
DC9/11, A Time of Crisis
First airs on the Hallmark Channel
Thursday, 29th April 2004, 23.00
The Designers: Vivienne Westwood
First airs on the Biography Channel
Thursday, 14th April 2004, 22.00
The Mystery of Natalie Wood
First airs on the HALLMARK CHANNEL, PART 1, Sunday, 11th April 2004, 21.00 and PART 2, Monday, 12th April 2004, 21.00
Great Romances: Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood
First airs on the Biography Channel 3rd April 2004,
The Yeltsin Project
First airs on the Hallmark Channel 23rd April 2004,
Fame and Fortune, Ivana Trump
First airs on the Biography Channel 12th April 2004,
Sweet Dreams
First airs on Hallmark 25th April, 2004
For Love Alone, The Ivana Trump Story
First airs on Hallmark 20th April, 2004
A Stranger Beside Me: The Ted Bundy Story
The man for whom the term "serial killer" was coined - first airs on Hallmark on 24 April
Full Moon on Blue Water
Premiere on Hallmark 18th April, 2004
MUSIC
Mad About the Boy 12
Review from Jacqueline Sharp
Klone Icons 5 Great tracks from Rumour Records
Platinum Blonde NRG 2 NRGised versions of Madonna classics
Planet Ulster and Endangered Species Ulster Scots Folk Orchestra
They Called Her Babylon Steeleye Span
Steeleye Span - the Early Years Steeleye Span
Lionhearts Maddy Prior
Glance Rose Kemp
Avebury Abbie Lathe
EDINBURGH FILM FESTIVAL 2005
Snuff Movie Taut and provactive film
Doris Short film dealing with life as a transvestite
Rude Awakenings Short film about a couple full of surprises
The Illiterate Short story about overcoming dyslexia
The Blue Room Power exchange explored in this erotic short film
Coming Out Short film about a young man coming to terms with his sexuality
A Girls Guide to Modern Dating Erotic and unusual short film
Eva A compelling short film
Escape A confusing film about a confused mind
EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL 2007
Julius Caesar Ambition and murder in this classic political tale
Aine..(tigone) A re-imagining of Sophocles set in early 1970s Belfast
Mark's Gospel The Gospel story re-told in one hour
Road Movie A Bicyclette True story of one woman travelling the world on a bike
Choon-Hyang: A Love Story Korea's adored traditional love story
The Master and Margarita The Devil arrives in town
Danton's Death Those who fought for freedom now care only for power
EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL 2006
Mary & The Stripper Mary Magdalene is offered a choice
Lady Chatterley's Lover An original and exciting adaptation set in 1984
The Audition How far will an actress go to get the part?
My Brother and I are Porn Stars Abandoned after their parents' mysterious disappearance Jackie and Jon are left alone to run the family porn business
The Burial at Thebes Tyranny and Justice a play that Blair and Bush should watch and consider well
Khaki Fascinating play about the struggle for equal rights for women in Iran
From Haddington to Palestine Omar from Jenin confronts the ghost of Lord Balfour
The Belly Dance Diaries Dance and stories based on the lives of Bellydancers in Cairo
The Government Inspector Energetic adaptation of Gogol classic
Flanders and Swann Politically incorrect songs
Chanbara Swordplay and stirring, wild drumming
Can't Pay? Won't Pay! Accomplished adaptation of Dario Fo Farce
Chinese Traditional Arts Great 'taster' of Chinese dance, music and martial arts
The Vocation of A Whore A prostitute seeks marriage and normalacy
Serious Fun for Kids Get the kids acting in their own show
EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL 2005
Trojan Women Brendan Kennelly's contemporary adaptation of Euripides classic
Charles Manson, Where Are You? Great one-man show from Alex Kitay
The Wrong Man Great Play from Ex-IRA man Danny Morrison
Amerwrecka An evening of rabble rousing
The Little World of Don Camillo Communist Mayor, Catholic Priest - who will get the upper hand?
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe Fantastic acting from a young cast
I Miss Communism Great one-woman show from Ines Wurth
Les Liaisons Dangereuses Brought to life by a young cast
Folk Off Ulster New comedy from Northern Ireland
Camille Great singer performing a wide variety of songs
David Leddy's Through the Night Witty and energetic performance
The Dirty Rascals 12-piece band who know how to fill the dance floor.
The Burlesque Hour Raucous, risque and razor sharp acts
Christine Jorgensen Reveals The story of America's first famous transsexual
Drag King Richard III Review and conversation with the writer of this unusual and vibrant work
The Dresden Dolls Review of their gig at The Exchange and conversation with Amanda Palmer
Yin Yang Korean Martial Arts and Dance fusion
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL 2005
Carol Ann Duffy Betty Wood reports
EDINBURGH FILM FESTIVAL 2004
Metallica:Some Kind of Monster
Not just one for the fans
The Motorcycle Diaries (Diarios De Motocicleta)
Coming of age drama based on the writings of a young Che Guevara
Old Boy
A revenge drama from South Korea
Ramones: End Of The Century
Hey, Ho, Lets Go
EDINBURGH FILM FESTIVAL 2003
The Way Ahead a weapons cache in the barren Antrim hills..the story begins
The Wayfarer two worlds collide in rural Northern Ireland
Bushido short film on the way of the warrior
Babel the rage and frustration of incarceration
Jenin, Jenin a testament to Israeli agression
An Angel Meets the Devil An Angel deals with a pusher
Bust one man, two cops and three illegal substances
Curry and Irn-Bru experiences of racism in Glasgow
EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL 2004
Faustus 'New ways to do old plays'
Waiting How can we move on in Northern Ireland?
Cabaret A great new production from Deep Blue Theatre
Fae Lang Syne The Ulster Scots rip-roaring fringe show
Salome Company East interpretation of a Wilde classic
The Little World of Don Camillo Mike Maran productions brings the Giovanni Guareschi stories to life
The Threepenny Opera Brecht at the fringe
Death of a Samurai A spirited performance from Japanese company Afro13
EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL 2003
Adolf Hitler returns
Savage frustration, sex and violence
The Whore's Tale a romp through the history of whoring
Shakti - 10 Years at the Fringe 'The Queen of the Fringe' is back
The Loves of Shakespeare's Women Susannah York shows the complexity of the bards view of women
The Gospel of Matthew Jesus meek and mild? Not here!
The Resistable Rise of Arturo Ui anti-fascist message and a free coffee & muffin!
True Sons bringing Elektra up to date
Second Sight Exclusive report of a conversation with Sharon Neill
Did you used to be R.D.Laing? portrayal of complex rebel psychiatrist
A Floating Brothel vivid and highly physical performance from Negativequity
Japan Experience: Macbeth spooky and compelling
LadyBoys of Bangkok cabaret with a twist
Dance Japanesque "Vagina" an erotic and unusual performance
The Keystone of the Pacific thought provoking insights into war and peace
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