The Ballyfermot Post

REVIEW: Lars and the Real Girl

Cast - Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer

In a cold North American town, Lars Lindstrom (Ryan Gosling) leads a hermetic life, going from his garage-cum- home to work to church avoiding as many people as possible on his way.

REVIEW: The Bucket List

Cast - Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman

This movie sees Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman come together in a schmaltzy comedy drama about finding your joy in life before its too late. A predictable enough buddy romp is somehow helped out of its hole by two charismatic legends who never have to move out of third gear.

REVIEW: The Bank Job

Cast - Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows

In 1971, Lloyd’s Bank of London suffered a humiliating and costly robbery of safety deposit boxes. Surprisingly no one was ever caught and no money (valued higher than the great train robbery) was ever returned.

Darklight festival calls for student work

The organisers of the Darklight art, film and technology festival have requested  submissions for their 2008 programme, including student work.

Darklight 2008, described as the premier festival for digital filmmakers, animators and artists, will take place from June 26 to 29.

REVIEW: Before the Devil Knows Your Dead

Reviewer: Alan Kelly Before the Devil Knows your Dead is “as serious as a heart attack” and a chilling indictment of humanity and the lengths the individual will go to escape the bondage of their own personal hells.

Quite possibly the most solid piece of film-making that you are likely to see this year. A film that will throttle you, make you squirm and is extraordinarily uncomfortable to watch. It is a testimony to Lumet’s vision as a director (Network, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon) and Kelly Masterson’s (her debut) crafty ability as a writer.