In other adaptation news, Irish actress Ruth Negga has taken a lead role in a highly anticipated film called Passing, based on the groundbreaking novel of the same name. Passing will also star Tessa Thompson (who appeared in the Irish Famine era TV show Copper) and be directed by actress Rebecca Hall. Passing is based on the novel by Nella Larsen. Published in 1929, it is … [Read more...] about You Won’t Want to “Pass” on this.
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Buckley to Break Boundaries in FARGO Season 4
Decades from now, when we look back on this era of “peak TV,” shows like The Sopranos, Mad Men, and Breaking Bad are sure to appear near the top of many “Best Of” lists. But in the humble opinion of this entertainment writer, the FX series Fargo deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as those other iconic shows. On the surface, the show would seem destined to … [Read more...] about Buckley to Break Boundaries in FARGO Season 4
Mother Jones Inducted into the Mining Hall of Fame
The National Mining Museum in Leadville, Colorado, inducted Mary Harris “Mother” Jones into its Mining Hall of Fame on September 14. Mother Jones, born in Cork, was one of the most famous labor activists who ever lived. Her battle cry, “Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living,” truly said it all. Her powerful speeches and knack for theatrics encouraged many to form … [Read more...] about Mother Jones Inducted into the Mining Hall of Fame
Queens University celebrates Seamus Heaney in New York
℘℘℘ Professor Ian Greer, president and vice-chancellor for Queen’s University, Belfast, for a Seamus Heaney event on Monday, October 28, 2019. The VC was hosting the event to celebrate 15 years of the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s. Held in the Drawing Room at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel, the evening included contributions from Nick Laird, the N.I. novelist and poet who … [Read more...] about Queens University celebrates Seamus Heaney in New York
A Hidden Gem of Celtic Revival Art
A tiny chapel, just outside of Dublin City Centre in the pleasant seaside town of Dún Laoghaire, houses a stunning jewel of Celtic. Revival decoration, yet the small building is so unobtrusive that even many native Dubliners have no idea of its existence. Hidden behind the town’s Bloomsfield Shopping Center, the Oratory of the Sacred Heart is a veritable three-dimensional Book … [Read more...] about A Hidden Gem of Celtic Revival Art