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When his beloved high school newspaper is threatened to be transformed into an online blog to save money, David sets out to find the best stories around the school in a bid to keep the newspaper alive. Dirty Books is a story about a passionate kid who wants to continue writing and producing his high school newspaper despite the principal’s attempt to save on print … Continue reading Dirty Books: Indie Short
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Irish filmmaker Graham Jones has today released his latest feature film Nola and the Clones, available in full on Youtube. The indie film tells the story of a prostitute in Dublin who encounters a series of men that appear strikingly similar to one another. “Volunteering in a good homeless shelter years ago, I learnt that sometimes individuals who can offer the greatest insight into our society … Continue reading Homelessness tackled in new indie film released today
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If you’re into indie films there are loads available online, usually completely for free, and one of those is Fatal Premonition. A short film (about 11 minutes in total) with a tight and entertaining story, well worth checking out. “Fatal Premonition” (2016) – Short Film from Mind Palace Pictures on Vimeo. Continue reading Fatal Premonition: Indie Short
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Halloween is fast approaching and there’s always that dilemma of what horror to watch this year. Most of us probably settle for old favourites while some end up disappointed by the latest offerings to hit the cinemas which are generally cliche and not particularly scary. This year however The Rasmussen Brothers have something in store for us horror fans that’s perfect for a Halloween night … Continue reading The Inhabitants proves indie horror is where it’s at this Halloween
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Irish film director Graham Jones (The Randomers) explores childhood innocence and cultural upbringing in his latest feature The History Student. A blend of documentary and drama, The History Student follows Jones’s young son Aidan (known in the film as Filomonek) who is visiting his grandfather’s forest hut in rural Poland. Forced to speak only Polish whilst there, The History Student explores what it’s like for children … Continue reading Experience a visual journey of childhood innocence in ‘The History Student’
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Set in the 80s Parallax tells the story of Abbot Allen as he attempts to develop a device to change the way people communicate. He dreams of a future where the world is connected by technology and no one has to be alone again. Parallax is a clever drama that explores how technology can simultaneously bring people together and drive them apart. As Abbot slowly … Continue reading Review of Indie Drama Prallax
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Maisie and Daisy McCormack are just two normal twelve year old girls struggling with the ups and downs of growing up. And what better way to contemplate adulthood and growing up than hijack a filmmaker and make a movie about it? A Dozen Summers is an ingenious independent film that explores coming of age from the perspective of two twelve year old girls and the results are hilariously accurate. … Continue reading Review of Midlands Based Indie Comedy A Dozen Summers
With the recent news of Robin Williams’ tragic death, the subject of suicide and related mental illnesses is more important than ever. A subject that is still very taboo in many places around the world, suicide is something we avoid talking about, or even acknowledging. World Suicide Prevention Day falls on the 10th of September and Davin, an independent Irish feature film by director Graham … Continue reading Irish Film Davin Marks World Suicide Prevention Day
If you like your comedy crude then look no further; within the first five minutes you’re watching a guy fish his own shit out of the toilet and put it in a blender, and it only gets weirder! ““Pizza Shop: The Movie” is a raunchy, off-color comedy that delves into the drama that goes on in a pizza delivery driver’s life. Whether it’s the battle that goes … Continue reading Pizza Shop: The Movie
Joseph Lydon is an Irish actor known for his roles in Uncle Max and Mobs Mheiricea, The Randomers is his first feature film. What drew you to the part in The Randomers? Luck, and a chance to work with Graham Jones. He came up with this unique story that I had never seen before. I think when something special comes along like that you grab … Continue reading Interview with Joseph Lydon (The Randomers)
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