Archive for the ‘Ireland’ Category

Reign of Fire (2002)

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Reign of Fire
Genres: Horror | Thriller
Countries: Ireland
Actors: Izabella Scorupco | Alexander Siddig | Christian Bale | Matthew McConaughey | Gerard Butler | Doug Cockle
Directors: Rob Bowman
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In present-day London, twelve-year-old Quinn watches as his mother, a construction engineer, inadvertently wakes an enormous fire-breathing beast from its century-long slumber. Twenty years later, much of the world has been scarred by the beast and its offspring. As a fire chief, Quinn is responsible for warding off the beasts and keeping a community alive as they eke out a meager existence. Into their midst come a hotshot American, Van Zan, who says he has a way to kill the beasts and save mankind – a way Quinn’s never seen done. Fuses a medieval past with a post-apocalyptic future in this exciting tale of adventure and survival.

Isolation (2005)

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Isolation
Genres: Horror | Thriller
Countries: Ireland
Actors: Essie Davis | Sean Harris | Marcel Iures | Crispin Letts | John Lynch | Ruth Negga | Stanley Townsend
Directors: Billy O'Brien
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The broken farmer Dan rents his farm for the scientist John from the Bovine Genetics Technology that is researching genetic modifications of cattle to increase its fertilization. The veterinarian Orla is bitten by the calf while helping the cow to deliver, and she feels that something went wrong with the experiment. During the night, the cow has a narrow passage for the calf, and Dan asks the young couple Jamie and Mary that is parked in a trailer in front of his farm’s entrance to help him in the delivery. When the offspring is born, it bites Dan; Orla arrives later and realizes that it is a genetic anomaly and she sacrifices the calf. During the autopsy of the animal, she discovers that the fetus is pregnant and she destroys the freak hybrids. However, one of them escapes and attacks a cow first and Jamie later. When John arrives in the farm, he discovers that there is the danger of infection of human beings and decides to quarantine the spot. But one offspring is alive and need to be captured.

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El juego del ahorcado (2009)

Thursday, February 18th, 2010
El juego del ahorcado
Genres: Horror | Thriller
Countries: Ireland
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Niko – Lentäjän poika (2008)

Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Niko – Lentäjän poika
Genres: Horror | Thriller
Countries: Ireland
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A reindeer boy named Niko dreams about flying like his father, whom he has never met. Despite constant mocking from others, he sneaks out of his home valley to take flying lessons from Julius, a flying squirrel.

The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)

Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Wind That Shakes the Barley, The
Genres: Horror | Thriller
Countries: Ireland
Actors: Cillian Murphy | Padraic Delaney | Liam Cunningham | Gerard Kearney | William Ruane | Kieran Aherne | Roger Allam | Laurence Barry | Frank Bourke | Fergus Burke | Antony Byrne | Tom Charnock | John Crean | Máirtín de Cógáin | Keith Dunphy
Directors: Ken Loach
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Ireland, 1920. Damien and Teddy are brothers. But while the latter is already the leader of a guerrilla squad fighting for the independence of his motherland, Damien, a medical student at University College, would rather finish his training at the London hospital where he has found a place. However, shortly before his departure, he happens to witness atrocities committed by the ferocious Black and Tans and finally decides to join the resistance group led by Teddy. The two brothers fight side by side until a truce is signed. But peace is short-lived and when England imposes a treaty regarded unfair by a part of the population war resumes, this time pitting Irishmen against Irishmen, brothers against brothers, Teddy against Damien…

In America (2002)

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
In America
Genres: Horror | Thriller
Countries: Ireland
Actors: Paddy Considine | Samantha Morton | Emma Bolger | Neal Jones | Randall Carlton | Ciaran Cronin | Djimon Hounsou | Juan Carlos Hernández | Nye Heron | Jason Salkey | Rene Millan | Sarah Bolger | Bob Gallico | Jason Killalee
Directors: Jim Sheridan
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An aspiring Irish actor and his family illegally immigrate in the United States with the dreams of the father breaking into the New York City theatrical scene. Once they arrive in the big city, they move into a flop house and try to make it truly their home. While they struggle to fit in their new country, the family finds new friends like the reclusive neighbor, Mateo, who provide help in the most unexpected ways in America.

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
Genres: Horror | Thriller
Countries: Ireland
Actors: Jacinda Barrett | Renée Zellweger | Gemma Jones | Jim Broadbent | James Faulkner | Celia Imrie | Dominic McHale | Colin Firth | Donald Douglas | Shirley Dixon | Neil Pearson | Rosalind Halstead | Luis Soto | Tom Brooke | Hugh Grant | Alba Fleming Furlan
Directors: Beeban Kidron
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You thought the last movie was happily ever after? You thought wrong! Bridget and Mark are now together but for how long? A jellyfish by the name of Rebecca, Bridget’s relationship paranoia, unusual horsemanship, magic mushrooms and a stint in prison are just some of the things Bridget has to face in The Edge of Reason. Add to that the return of Daniel Cleaver and you have the makings of one of the funniest films this year. Will they live happily ever after? Watch and find out.

The Actors (2003)

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
The Actors
Genres: Horror | Thriller
Countries: Ireland
Actors: Michael Caine | Dylan Moran | Michael Gambon | Lena Headey | Miranda Richardson | Michael McElhatton | Aisling O'Sullivan | Ben Miller | Abigail Iversen | Michael Colgan | Deirdre Walsh | Bill Hickey | Veronica O'Reilly | Paul Ward | Brian McGuinness
Directors: Conor McPherson
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Conor McPherson’s comedy The Actors stars Michael Caine as an aging never-was performer. Anthony O’Malley (Caine) convinces young colleague and castmate Tom (Dylan Moran) to hone his craft by pretending to be someone he isn’t in real life. Tony suggests that they rip off gangster Barreller (Michael Gambon). All goes according to plan, until Barreller’s daughter Dolores (Lena Headey) falls in love with Tom, who is disguised as his sister’s boyfriend Clive (Ben Miller). Miranda Richardson rounds out the cast as a London crime boss.

The Secret of Kells (2009)

Monday, February 8th, 2010
The Secret of Kells
Genres: Horror | Thriller
Countries: Ireland
Actors: Brendan Gleeson | Liam Hourican | Mick Lally | Michael McGrath | Evan McGuire | Paul Tylack | Paul Young | Christen Mooney
Directors: Tomm Moore
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Follow 12-year-old Brendan (voice of Evan McGuire) as he battles Vikings and confronts an ancient serpent god on a mission to locate a legendary crystal and complete the mythical Book of Kells. Brendan lives in a heavily fortified medieval outpost known as the Abbey of Kells, where the ongoing threat of Viking raids causes the peaceful monks to live in a state of constant fear. Along with his uncle, Abbot Cellach, Brendan labors to fortify the abbey walls daily so his people will be protected from invading forces. When the mysterious Brother Aidan arrives at the abbey carrying an unfinished tome filled mystical secrets, Brendan becomes illuminated, and his dormant talents are awakened. The book must be finished, but accomplishing that mission will be no simple task. As the Vikings close in, Brendan ventures into the surrounding forest and prepares to confront his darkest fears. Accompanying him on his dangerous mission is Aisling, a half-wolf/half-human fairy whose powers will help to guide Brendan through this enchanting yet dangerous new world.

Leap Year (2010)

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
Leap Year
Genres: Horror | Thriller
Countries: Ireland
Actors: Robert Bannon | John Burke | Michael FitzGerald | Matthew Goode | David Herlihy | Brian Milligan | Declan Mills | Peter O'Meara | Rory Michael O'Sullivan | Michael J. Reynolds | Adam Scott | Martin Sherman | Amy Adams | Amy De Bhrún | Una Carroll
Directors: Anand Tucker
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A woman (Adams) who has an elaborate scheme to propose to her boyfriend on Leap Day, an Irish tradition which occurs every time the date February 29 rolls around, faces a major setback when bad weather threatens to derail her planned trip to Dublin. With the help of an innkeeper, however, her cross-country odyssey just might result in her getting engaged.

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Wide Open Spaces (2009)

Monday, January 18th, 2010
Wide Open Spaces
Genres: Horror | Thriller
Countries: Ireland
Actors: Ardal O'Hanlon | Ewen Bremner | Owen Roe | Don Wycherley | Morwenna Banks | Kelly Campbell | Gerard McSorley | Frankie McCafferty | Sarah McCall | Peter Timmons | Nasrin Leahy | Eleanor Methven | Helen Norton
Directors: Tom Hall
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WIDE OPEN SPACES is an absurdist comedy about how breaking up with your best friend can be tougher than ditching a fiancée. Filtered through the singular mind of writer Arthur Mathews (FATHER TED), and directed by Tom Hall (BACHELOR’S WALK), the film channels classic double act dramas, from Laurel and Hardy to Withnail and I, combined with a stark visual and thematic sensibility, to create an unforgettable comedic escapade.

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Waveriders (2008)

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Waveriders
Genres: Horror | Thriller
Countries: Ireland
Actors: Cillian Murphy | Kelly Slater | Richard Fitzgerald | Gabe Davies | Chris Malloy | Keith Malloy | Dan Malloy | Rabbit Kekai | Kevin Naughton | Craig Peterson | John McCarthy | Easky Britton | Fergal Smith | Arthur Verge | Drew Kampion
Directors: Joel Conroy
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WAVERIDERS is the previously untold story of the unlikely Irish roots of the worldwide surfing phenomenon and today’s pioneers of Irish big wave surfing. The story unfolds via the inspirational and ultimately tragic history of Irish/Hawaiian legendary waterman, George Freeth. Freeth, son of an Irishman, was responsible for the rebirth of this sport of Hawaiian kings in the early twentieth century. With its distinguished cast of world-renowned Irish, British and Irish/American surfers WAVERIDERS then journeys full-circle from Hawaii to California and back to Irish shores following Freeth’s wave of influence. This journey reaches a spectacular climax when the surfers conquer the biggest swell ever to have been ridden in Ireland catching monster waves of over fifty feet.

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The Flight Before Christmas aka Niko & The Way to the Stars (2008)

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
The Flight Before Christmas aka Niko & The Way to the Stars
Genres: Horror | Thriller
Countries: Ireland
Actors: Olli Jantunen | Hannu-Pekka Björkman | Vuokko Hovatta | Vesa Vierikko | Jussi Lampi | Risto Kaskilahti | Minttu Mustakallio | Juha Veijonen | Puntti Valtonen | Elina Knihtilä | Juulia Rönkkö | Tommi Korpela | Aarre Karén | Arttu Hämäläinen
Directors: Michael Hegner
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A reindeer boy named Niko dreams about flying like his father, whom he has never met. Despite constant mocking from others, he sneaks out of his home valley to take flying lessons from Julius, a flying squirrel.

A Film with Me in It (2008)

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
A Film with Me in It
Genres: Horror | Thriller
Countries: Ireland
Actors: Dylan Moran | Mark Doherty | Keith Allen | Amy Huberman | Aisling O'Sullivan | David O'Doherty | Neil Jordan | Hugh O'Conor | Jonathan Rhys Meyers | Ronan Wilmot | Eileen Colgan | Laura Way
Directors: Ian Fitzgibbon
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When Mark’s brother, landlord and dog are killed in a series of freak accidents, he calls on friend and neighbour Pierce for help. As the series of deaths would appear suspicious, aspiring writer Pierce advises Mark not to call the police, and instead the two try to re-work the days events as if they were a film script.

Angela’s Ashes (1999)

Thursday, November 12th, 2009
Angela’s Ashes
Genres: Horror | Thriller
Countries: Ireland
Actors: Emily Watson | Robert Carlyle | Joe Breen | Ciaran Owens | Michael Legge | Ronnie Masterson | Pauline McLynn | Liam Carney | Eanna MacLiam | Andrew Bennett | Shane Murray-Corcoran | Devon Murray | Peter Halpin | Aaron Geraghty | Sean Carney Daly
Directors: Alan Parker
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Based on the best selling autobiography by Irish expat Frank McCourt, Angela’s Ashes follows the experiences of young Frankie and his family as they try against all odds to escape the poverty endemic in the slums of pre-war Limerick. The film opens with the family in Brooklyn, but following the death of one of Frankie’s siblings, they return home, only to find the situation there even worse. Prejudice against Frankie’s Northern Irish father makes his search for employment in the Republic difficult despite his having fought for the IRA, and when he does find money, he spends the money on drink.

Hunger (2008)

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Hunger
Genres: Horror | Thriller
Countries: Ireland
Actors: Michael Fassbender | Stuart Graham | Larry Cowan | Liam Cunningham | B.J. Hogg | Des McAleer | Dennis McCambridge | Liam McMahon | Brian Milligan | Rory Mullen | Ben Peel | Lalor Roddy | Thomas James Scott | Helena Bereen | Helen Madden
Directors: Steve McQueen
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Hunger follows life in the Maze Prison, Northern Ireland with an interpretation of the highly emotive events surrounding the 1981 IRA Hunger Strike, led by Bobby Sands. With an epic eye for detail, the film provides a timely exploration of what happens when body and mind are pushed to the uttermost limit.

Short Order (2005)

Friday, October 9th, 2009
Short Order
Genres: Horror | Thriller
Countries: Ireland
Actors: Emma de Caunes | Rade Serbedzija | Cosma Shiva Hagen | Jack Dee | Paul Kaye | Vanessa Redgrave | John Hurt | Paschal Friel | Tatiana Ouliankina | Vincent Fegan | Tommy O'Neill | Jon Polito | Eamonn Hunt | Frédéric Andrau
Directors: Anthony Byrne
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SHORT ORDER tells a story so vibrantly sumptuous each still could be served as its own meal. Amidst the quaint Parisian street night, Fifi Koko runs a petty short order diner. Although her name is famous in chef circles she has placed her uncanny culinary skills on the back burner as she falls prey to an existential quagmire that fears her talent shall not overcome the expectations her reputation has sown. The late hours play out as Fifi must face her talent and unrequited love for a friend, while a collective stream of colorful creatures of the night make through Fifi’s consciousness to feed her with temptation, insight, and humor on the path of her life-defining decision.

The Old Curiosity Shop (2007)

Friday, September 4th, 2009
The Old Curiosity Shop
Genres: Horror | Thriller
Countries: Ireland
Actors: Derek Jacobi | Toby Jones | Sophie Vavasseur | Gina McKee | Adam Godley | Anna Madeley | Adrian Rawlins | Geoff Breton | Bryan Dick | Zoë Wanamaker | Martin Freeman | Steve Pemberton | George MacKay | Josie Lawrence | Bradley Walsh
Directors: Brian Percival
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A kindly shop owner whose overwhelming gambling debts allow a greedy landlord to seize his shop of dusty treasures. Evicted and with no way to pay his debts, he and his granddaughter flee.

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Parked (2009)

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Parked
Genres: Horror | Thriller
Countries: Ireland
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Directors: Darragh Byrne
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From the creator of Between Tape and F1RST comes The Tipping Point, the new film from acclaimed filmmaker Clay Porter.

Welcome back to the world of downhill mountain bike racing. A world covered in sweat, perseverance and desire. A world filled with dreamers. A world that was dominated in 2007 by one cunning talent: Australia’s Sam Hill. Many in the know thought that Hill had both the speed and mental strength to come into the 2008 World Cup Series fast and leave it devastated and undefeated.

Standing in his way was a cast of athletes from around the world that were hungry, poised and ready to take the Australian down. Featuring every round of the 2008 UCI World Cup Series as well as the World Championships and shot anywhere between The United States, Australia, Finland and Canada, The Tipping Point is the sport of downhill mountain bike racing documented.

The Tipping Point is a group of characters that inspire, grow and dominate in a world they confidently claim as unique. The Tipping Point is downhill mountain bike racing.

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Legend of the Bog (2009)

Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Legend of the Bog
Genres: Horror | Thriller
Countries: Ireland
Actors: Vinnie Jones | Jason Barry | Nora-Jane Noone | Adam Fogerty | Gavin Kelty | Amy Huberman | Shelly Goldstein | Olga Wehrly | Michael Collins | Paul Valentine | Glen Barry | Charlene Gleeson | Sheamus O'Shaunessy | Aran Condren | Sean Condren
Directors: Brendan Foley
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When a 2000 year old murder victim’s body is disturbed by a property developer in Ireland, it returns to life and does battle with a cast of Irish, English and American characters.