Once
ONCE 2007 Artistry Awards 1 WIN 1 NOMINATION Directed by:John Carney Written by:John Carney Genre:Drama | Music | Romance Runtime:86 mins Plot:A modern-day musical about a busker and an immigrant and their eventful week in Dublin, as they write, rehearse and record songs that tell their love story. Release Date:May 16, 2007 Reception: 7.9 8 […]
In America
IN AMERICA 2003 Artistry Awards 0 WINS 1 NOMINATION Directed by:Jim Sheridan Written by:Jim SheridanNaomi SheridanKirsten Sheridan Genre:Drama Runtime:105 mins Plot:A family of Irish immigrants adjust to life on the mean streets of Hell’s Kitchen while also grieving the death of a child. Release Date:November 26, 2003 Reception: 7.7 6 76% Cast: Paddy ConsidineSamantha MortonSarah […]
The Magdalene Sisters
THE MAGDALENE SISTERS 2002 Artistry Awards 1 WIN 3 NOMINATIONS Directed by:Peter Mullan Written by:Peter Mullan Genre:Drama Runtime:114 mins Plot:Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum. Release Date:October 25, 2002 Reception: 7.7 7 83% Cast: Anne-Marie DuffNora-Jane NooneDorothy DuffyEileen WalshGeraldine McEwanMary […]
Angela’s Ashes
ANGELA’S ASHES 1999 Artistry Awards 0 WINS 1 NOMINATION Directed by:Alan Parker Written by:Laura JonesAlan Parker Based on the book by:Frank McCourt Genre:Drama Runtime:145 mins Plot:Young Frankie and his family try against all odds to escape the poverty endemic in the slums of pre-war Limerick. Release Date:December 25, 1999 Reception: 7.3 5 54% Cast: Emily WatsonRobert […]
The Boxer
THE BOXER Directed by:Jim Sheridan Written by:Jim SheridanTerry George Genre:Drama | Romance | Sport Runtime:113 mins Plot:Young Danny Flynn is released from prison 14 years after “taking the rap” for the IRA and tries to rebuild his life in his old Belfast neighborhood. Release Date:December 31, 1997 Reception: 7.0 5 75% Cast: Daniel Day-LewisEmily WatsonBrian […]
Michael Collins
MICHAEL COLLINS Directed by:Neil Jordan Written by:Neil Jordan Genre:Biography | Drama | Thriller | War Runtime:133 mins Plot:A historical biopic of Irish revolutionary Michael Collins, the man who led a guerrilla war against the UK, helped negotiate the creation of the Irish Free State, and led the National Army during the Irish Civil War. Release […]
In the Name of the Father
IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER 1993 Artistry Awards BEST PICTURE NOMINEE 0 WINS 9 NOMINATIONS Directed by:Jim Sheridan Written by:Terry GeorgeJim Sheridan Based on the autobiographical book “Proved Innocent” by:Gerry Conlon Genre:Biography | Drama Runtime:133 mins Plot:A man’s coerced confession to an I.R.A. bombing he did not commit results in the imprisonment of his […]
The Crying Game
THE CRYING GAME 1992 Artistry Awards BEST PICTURE NOMINEE 1 WIN 7 NOMINATIONS Directed by:Neil Jordan Written by:Neil Jordan Genre:Crime | Drama | Romance | Thriller Runtime:112 mins Plot:A British soldier kidnapped by the IRA soon befriends one of his captors, who then becomes drawn into the soldier’s world. Release Date:November 25, 1992 Reception: 7.2 […]
Hear My Song
HEAR MY SONG Directed by:Peter Chelsom Written by:Peter ChelsomAdrian Dunbar Genre:Comedy | Drama | Music Runtime:104 mins Plot:The owner of a failing club seeks infamous Irish singer Josef Locke in order to bring business and success to his club. Release Date:December 27, 1991 Reception: 7.0 90% Cast: Adrian DunbarTara FitzgeraldNed BeattyDavid McCallumShirley Anne FieldWilliam HootkinsJames […]
The Commitments
THE COMMITMENTS Directed by:Alan Parker Written by:Dick ClementIan La FrenaisRoddy Doyle Based on the novel by:Roddy Doyle Genre:Comedy | Drama | Music Runtime:118 mins Plot:Jimmy Rabbitte, an unemployed Dublin boy, decides to put together a soul band made up entirely of the Irish working class. Release Date:September 13, 1991 Reception: 7.6 6 73% Cast: Robert ArkinsMichael […]