With the hype surrounding Gangs of New York (finally) dying down, Irish moviegoers can begin anticipating a fresh new crop of work by Irish actors and directors. Perhaps the most intriguing new project to look forward to -- Jim Sheridan's semi-autobiographical tale about Irish immigrants in New York -- is also one of the most frustrating. First of all, the film's name has … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood
The Shane MacGowan Story
Sundance Channel will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the U.S. television premiere of If I Should Fall From Grace: The Shane MacGowan Story. This riveting theatrical feature, directed by Sarah Share, is one of five films that Sundance Channel will air as part of the cable network's new weekly documentary series DOCday, that launches Monday March 3 and continues every Monday … [Read more...] about The Shane MacGowan Story
Art Exhibition
J. Kieran McGonnell
An exhibition of J. Kieran McGonnell's new work will be held at the Axel Raben Gallery in New York City from January 7 – February 8, 2003.
McGonnell's work, an exploration of graphic iconography within the context of today's corporate and world politics, has been widely reviewed, discussed and written about by critics and art historians both in the United States and in his … [Read more...] about Art Exhibition
J. Kieran McGonnell
The Cloning of Trinity
Trinity College Dublin's legal advisors were recently considering taking action against George Lucas and his company Lucas Films after the remarkable similarities between Trinity's historic Long Room library and the Jedi Archive Room, which featured in the most recent Star Wars movie, Episode II: Attack of the Clones, were brought to their attention. The similarities are … [Read more...] about The Cloning of Trinity
The Chieftains Will Tour U.S.
After celebrating 40 years together, then unexpectedly suffering a great loss of long-time member, and friend Derek Bell, the Chieftains are taking to the road again for the 41st U.S. tour, in dedication to Bell who died this past October. The band's 30-city tour kicks-off on January 13th in the southwest and culminates in New York City on St. Patrick's Day (March 17). Pop … [Read more...] about The Chieftains Will Tour U.S.