Glasgow Film Festival 2020, The August Virgin review Fionnuala Boyle
The August Virgin, or La Virgen de Agosto, is the latest film from Spanish director Jonás Trueba. The film follows 30-something Eva as she tries to find her way out of the fog which has descended on her life and her city amidst the searing heat of an airless Madrid August. We are introduced to […]
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Monday, March 9, 2020 | Filed under: Book and Event Reviews, Cinema, Fionnuala Boyle, blogging about culture, arts and other stuff, Glasgow Film Festival 2020
Glasgow Film Festival 2020: Close Up – Susan Wood Exhibition
Susan Wood: Close Up shows exemplary work from an art and film icon Review by Fionnuala Boyle (Exhibition runs until 8th March, 2020 –The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow, G1 3NU Attending Susan Richardson Wood’s exhibition of work at The Lighthouse on February 24, 2020, I had no preconceptions. I wasn’t familiar with Susan’s work, […]
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Celtic Connection 202: Beerjacket review Fionnuala Boyle
Beerjacket kicked off the last weekend of this year’s Celtic Connections on 31st January, 2020 with the Cairn String Quartet and support from Keeley Forsyth. A packed out CCA played host to the singer-songwriter and the immensely talented musicians whose presence added that wee bit extra to what was already sure to be an enchanting […]
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Tuesday, February 4, 2020 | Filed under: Celtic Connections 2020, Fionnuala Boyle, blogging about culture, arts and other stuff
Celtic Connections 2020 Hannah Read and Andy Monaghan review by Fionnuala Boyle
Celtic Connections made its way to the CCA on Friday 24th January to welcome singer/fiddler Hannah Read and Frightened Rabbit guitarist Andy Monaghan, with support from singer-songwriter Cara Rose. The musicians were a pleasure to be in the company of and to listen to, with the dimly-lit room providing a real Zen ambience for the […]
Saturday, January 25, 2020 | Filed under: Book and Event Reviews, Celtic Connections 2020, Fionnuala Boyle, blogging about culture, arts and other stuff
Celtic Connections 2020: Lucy Rose review Fionnuala Boyle
Celtic Connections continued with Lucy Rose at the Royal Concert Hall on 19th January, 2020 with support from Rory Butler and Chartreuse. The New Auditorium played home to a relaxed Sunday night crowd and three acts who gave them equally captivating performances. Chartreuse were first to break the crowd in with robust vocals from front […]
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Wednesday, January 22, 2020 | Filed under: Celtic Connections 2020, Fionnuala Boyle, blogging about culture, arts and other stuff
Wrest and Maz O’Connor, Celtic Connections review Fionnuala Boyle
Day two of Celtic Connections 2020 came to a close on Friday 17 January in The Blue Arrow which provided the perfect atmosphere for a night of musical talent. With the low lighting, hanging lampshades and cosy seating areas bringing definite jazz club vibes, a hubbub of laughter and conversation filled the room as Edinburgh […]
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Saturday, January 18, 2020 | Filed under: Book and Event Reviews, Celtic Connections 2020, Fionnuala Boyle, blogging about culture, arts and other stuff
Celtic Connections 2020 – Fionnuala Boyle
Celtic Connections 2020 kicks off on 16th January and runs until 2nd February, 2020, bringing with it some of the best new and established Celtic talent from around the world. Taking place in venues across the city such as Drygate Brewery and Old Fruitmarket, the festival will play host to an eclectic mix of Celtic […]
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Thursday, January 9, 2020 | Filed under: Celtic Connections 2020, Fionnuala Boyle, blogging about culture, arts and other stuff, Gig Guide plus Club Events, Pat's Home Page Blog
Fionnuala Boyle – Glove Makes the World Go Round
In his New Year message, the Archbishop of Canterbury urged Britons to “start healing some of the divisions that we’ve seen over recent years” by reaching out to people in their lives who they are estranged from or may disagree with on the issues of the day. “Pick one person. Pick up the phone. Send them […]
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The Pure Amazing Wiz of Oz review by Fionnuala Boyle
Like many children, when I was growing up, it wasn’t quite Christmas time without a trip to the panto. A uniquely Glaswegian experience, some might say, considering the UK-wide success of The Krankies in the 70s and 80s turning Glasgow into something of a panto hotspot when the holiday season rolled around. My experience of […]
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Tuesday, December 24, 2019 | Filed under: Book and Event Reviews, Fionnuala Boyle, blogging about culture, arts and other stuff, Pantos and Christmas Shows in Glasgow, Pat's Home Page Blog
Alternative Pantos in Glasgow 2019
Panto season is now upon us. I know what you’re going to say – oh no it isn’t. And to that I say – oh aye, it is! With Christmas just a month away, venues across Glasgow are putting on a great selection of pantomimes to get Glaswegians in the festive mood. Like me, when […]
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Sunday, December 1, 2019 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Fionnuala Boyle, blogging about culture, arts and other stuff, Pantos and Christmas Shows in Glasgow, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Mirtha – Havana Glasgow Film Festival review by Fionnuala Boyle
From 13th to 16th November, 2019, the Havana Film Festival returned to Glasgow for the fifth year running with the theme ‘film can change the world’. The festival featured a special guest appearance from Cuban actress and director, Mirtha Ibarra. Mirtha discussed her self-titled documentary, Mirtha, which details her life and the life of her […]
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Saturday, November 16, 2019 | Filed under: Film Reviews, Fionnuala Boyle, blogging about culture, arts and other stuff
