TheWildGeese.Irish Cinema
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'Das Boot' (1981)
Our colleague Linda Evangelista mentioned in a post a year ago the crew of a Nazi U-boat singing "It's a Long Way to Tipperary" in a raucous, memorable moment in the…
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AdminSeen 'Jimmy's Hall'? .. What Do You Think?
Jimmy's Hall has been playing around the U.S. for several months now. Have you seen it? If so where are you and what was the…
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Founding MemberSend us your Irish American Films
Please join us for the First Annual Irish American Movie Hooley this September in Chicago. More info below.http://hiberniantransmedia.org/movie-hooley/…
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'The Field' (1990)
This is, in my opinion, one of the most quintessential of all Irish films. I watched "The Field" a few years before moving to Ireland, and I understood the over-all gist of the film. However, after living in Ireland for four and one-half years, I have a far deeper understanding of both the major…
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'Calvary' (2014)
I recently saw this movie about a priest in Ireland who is threatened with death by a townsman in the confessional. Very flawed movie, but a terrific performance by Brendan Gleeson who plays…
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The Art of Conflict
I just recently watched a documentary that I enjoyed very much, it was called The Art of Conflict . It takes a non biased look at the murals of Northern Ireland over the years and the artists. It also touches briefly on the conflict that still exists. I have photographed many of the murals while on…
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'Waking Ned Devine' (1998)
This is a very funny movie. Surprised no one has mentioned it. I can't remember the name of the actor who starred but he was quite famous (now deceased). Can anyone help me with that?
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'The Secret of Roan Inish' (1994)
A family friendly charmer that deals with some difficult subjects --lost children, family secrets, the gloomy economic prospects of rural Ireland's small farmers and fishers in the '40s and…
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'Rory O'Shea Was Here' (2004)
Can't praise this film highly enough! Filmed in Dublin, with characters that I'll never forget, with huge heart. Did you guys catch it? Here's my take: …
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'The Matchmaker' (1997)
SynopsisMarcy (Janeane Garofalo) is an assistant to Senator John McGlory, who is having problems with a re-election campaign. Desperate for Irish votes, McGlory's Chief of Staff, Nick, sends…
