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Film resources in Dublin.
Places to watch, study & understand film.
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Annie’s 5-star review: Film Base is a great learning centre. I have done a course here and I thoroughly recommend the classes. They range from scriptwriting to film-making. The classes are affordable and the teachers have experience of working in the industry. The building itself is very impressive, there is a gallery downstairs open to the public and a public cafe upstairs. They also run free lectures, talks and exhibitions from time to time. The staff are helpful and approachable. Also it's central location in Temple Bar makes it accessible by all public transport routes. -
Annie’s 5-star review: This is an annual gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered film festival that Dublin holds. This year was it's 17th time to be held. It ran from the 30th July-3rd August, it tends to run the same dates each year. If you missed it this year, pencil it into your diary for next year. Absolutely wonderful festival, the calibre of the films are always great and this year was no exception. You can buy a festival ticket which depending on the type entitles you to catch several films before a certain time. What was the highlight for me was the film Prodigal Sons, with out doubt one of the best documentaries that I have ever seen, and certainly one of the best pieces of film that I have seen so far in 2008. The biggest treat was having the extremely articulate director, Kimberly Reed field questions at the end. It's a great reflection on the festival organisers that they managed to get award winning films at the festival and also getting directors to meet and talk about their work. Do not let it pass you by next year. -
Annie’s 5-star review: I truly adore this place. It's the one place that always makes me feel like going to watch a film is an utter treat. Walking off the cobbled stoned road into it's impressive atrium always gets me excited. My friend who is a film buff meets with me at least once a month to educate me on all things film, they show some great stuff. I love meeting in the cafe there first for coffee and cake... It's always buzzing with interesting people there to watch the next showing or just to enjoy the yummy food at the cafe. The last film we went to see was, The Girlfriend Experience, very interesting to say the least. I could not think of a better place to watch such an experimental film and with a crowd that is nonplussed by film that is sometimes left of centre. I just have to go next week... Oh and trust me on this, an excellent choice for a date. -
Annie’s 5-star review: I'm a fan of this place, I frequently pop in to check out their exhibits. Currently they have work of the students of the Dublin Institute of Technology. Which highlights that they do on occasion show some contemporary work. For most part it is historical, they recently had an interesting study of Irish rural life through the eyes of an American photographer, it was a very simple and enjoyable exhibit. The building itself is average size, there is also an upstairs. I like the size, it's not overpowering and you don't feel drained as a lot of big exhibits make you want to dash for the door after the third white room. They have timed it just right, plus you can't beat the central location. Oh and it's free! -
Annie’s 5-star review: I got an invite to go to their inaugural night which happened around Dublin Cultural night. It was free to the public, I don't want you to think that I am extra special! I just am always exploring new things. It's a beautiful spot, the walls and light in there are wonderful. Ian & Monika are the founders of this movement, which I think is very ballsy of them to start a new venture in such hard times, but they are passionate about the arts. There is so much going on there, from writing classes to music events to readings... Just check out their website, it's packed with info. When I went, there was a poetry reading which I really enjoyed, i thought that it wouldn't be my cup of tea, there also was free drinks and snacks - nice :) I actually bumped into my old art teacher from secondary school there, which was bizarre but also pretty cool. It seemed that the fact I was utter brat was water under the bridge, nothing was said of the clay fights we had... That poor woman. I really admire what this place is striving to do for the city, long may it continue. -
Annie’s 4-star review: If you book online you get 10% off your ticket which is nice! Lovely spacious cinema. Treats are definitely not the cheapest but to be expected at a cinema. The bar area is a nice touch to settle the nerves of first dates etc. -
Annie’s 4-star review: I love doing things for free in this city especially during these times. The Gallery of Photography is a compact place, that you can easily explore in under an hour. They always have some fresh exhibit on show and the layout of the gallery is open and modern. Downstairs is the bookstore, which is stocked with a wide assortment of titles on the photography theme. -
Annie’s 4-star review: I love how they divide their film sections, from arthouse to thrillers to drama to foreign films. Great range of titles. Their section at the back for DVDs for sale is also very impressive. At the counter there is a fan letter that a young Joanna Lumley wrote to the owner I presume, which is rather cool. I got out Precious which made me more grateful for my life - wonderful film and highly endorsed by God aka Oprah. -
Annie’s 4-star review: It is a modest bookshop but what wins it for me it the very friendly and knowledgeable shop owner. He didn't make me feel small when I mispronounced the author's name as sadly a lot of other places would. He swiftly took me to my section and I left with two books of my favourite author. Happy days. -
Annie’s 4-star review: I would love to be able to rave about this place as I was excited all day to go to the cinema on Friday gone. Hanna was the show we wanted to watch. It was a long week and I knew that I would be working the weekend too so I wanted to chill that evening. Anyhow long story short it was sold out. The place was teeming with people which had me aghast, "What's going on? Why are there so many people?" My date replied. "Meanwhile in the real world regular people tend to go to the cinema on Fridays after a week of work etc." "Oh. I guess that makes sense. Sorry about this." "Maybe you should of bought the tickets in advance." "Maybe you should stop stating the obvious." So if you are a dweller of the real world and adhere to real world work times you would be wise to book ahead. I on the other hand will try to go there next time at an odd time as I'm not a fan of the regular or crowds. 4 stars for the foyer and very friendly staff that were as shocked as my date that I did not book ahead.
