LMFM 11-1 Show Reel Reviews Podcast

REEL REVIEWS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ARC CINEMA DROGHEDA.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:16:39 GMT

Nial O'Brien talks you through what's hot in movies, streaming and t.v. in this week's Reel Reviews.

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Reel Reviews Friday July 28th 2023

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:04:23 GMT

Niall's feeling totally tubular that teenage mutant ninja turtles are back in cinemas, plus nice relaxing rom com to kickback with on Netflix

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An Impossible mission

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:35:09 GMT

Aged 61 Tom Cruise continues to astound audiences with his death defying stunts and the latest mission impossible movie is no different Niall O Brien gives his views on dead reckoning part1, a sequel to 2018 Bird Box arrives on Netflix and we have some great tv movies for the weekend.

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Friday 23rd of June 2023

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:39:59 GMT

This week marvel are back with another series landing on Disney and Niall is contractually obliged to tell us all about it plus Jennifer Lawrence is back in gross out comedy No hard feelings

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Friday 16th of June 2023

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:37:29 GMT

After hefty negotiations with the French authorities over the incident in Cannes Niall O Brien is back with us just in time too as he almost missed The Flash big return to cinemas, plus the weird and wonderful anthology Black Mirror returns for a 6th season on Netflix.

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Reel Reviews June 2nd 2023

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:56:16 GMT

Niall has been sent to jail in Cannes for reasons that may involve an incident at an Indiana Jones movie so new kid on the block Cathal Thornton has stepped in this week we go across the spiderverse and into deadloch!

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Reel Reviews 19th of May 2023

Fri, 19 May 2023 12:36:31 GMT

Film 10 in the fast and furious franchise roars into cinema but is it worth seeing plus things are quiet on Netflix

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Reel Reviews 12th of May 2023

Fri, 12 May 2023 14:29:28 GMT

This week Niall is headed to Italy as book club the next chapter head on a bachelorette party in Italy, Jennifer Lopez is fighting fit in Mother and we have some great TV movie recommendations for you.

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Reel Reviews 5th of May 2023

Fri, 05 May 2023 12:30:18 GMT

Did someone say new Marvel Movie, Niall O Brien has all the details on the new Galaxy of the Guardians movie, then it's time to tighten the corset as Queen Charlotte gets her own Bridgerton spin off series and Niall has some great TV movies for the weekend.

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Reel Reviews April 28th 2023

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:51:33 GMT

This week Sinéad may only know him as the man on the name of the damn good grill but there's so much more to George Forman Niall gives his views on this legendary boxers career as Big George Foreman is released. Spies and espionage with a lot of great action from the Russo brothers Niall watches the first episode of Citadel on prime plus we have TV movies for the weekend.

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Reel Reviews 21st of April 2023

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:42:42 GMT

Aliens demons and childbirth this week as Niall brings all the darkness to the show. This week Evil Dead, Dead ringers up for discussion plus Omniplex bring back Alien!

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Reel Reviews Friday April 14th 2023

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:27:50 GMT

This week Nicholas Cage is back in cinemas playing Dracula Sinéad brings out her cageomoter to see just how cagey his performance is, Niall says steamy new series 'Obsession' is less steamy more cheesy and an Oscar winning performance from Julia Roberts in our TV picks for the weekend.

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Reel Reviews April 6th 2023

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:43:37 GMT

All 80's classic throwbacks today as Niall reviews Super Mario brothers and Air hitting cinemas this week.

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Reel Reviews Friday 31st of March 2023

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:39:06 GMT

Although he is a self confessed nerd Niall was not a huge D and D player, which shocked Sinéád however he is a big fan of the new movie adaptation based on the role playing game that is hitting cinemas this week. Plus the chemistry between Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston jumps off the screen in the next murder mystery movie landing on Netflix

Reel Reviews sponsored by Omniplex cinemas

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Reel Reviews Friday 24th of March 2023

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:58:11 GMT

There's not enough time to fit in all the action Niall has in store this week but he does his best, Sinead is delighted her main man Keanu Reeves is back with a vengeance on the big screen in John Wick 4 and a surprising action thriller lands on Netflix.

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Reel Reviews 10th of March 2023

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:49:45 GMT

14 Oscar nominations for the Irish this year Niall gives his usual predications ahead of Sunday's ceremony, Ghost face is back terrorising a new set of victims in Scream 6 plus Luther makes his big screen debut.

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Reel Reviews Friday 3rd of March 2023

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:48:58 GMT

It's the latest in the Rockyverse Adonis Creed steps back into the ring to settle a grudge plus a new TV series about Fleetwood mac but not really Fleetwood mac arrives on streaming...

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Reel Reviews Friday 24th of February 2023

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:04:57 GMT

This week we don't want to alarm you but there's a grizzly on a cocaine fuelled rampage through cinemas Niall takes a look at Elizabeth Bank's Cocaine Bear, plus Jesse Eisenberg's Fleishman is in trouble.

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Reel Reviews Friday 17th of February 2023

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:58:11 GMT

This week if it's a marvel comic book movie Niall O Brien is in the front row, Ant man and the Wasp Quantumania is up for discussion plus Billy Crudup as a sales rep for real estate on the moon in Hello Tomorrow

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Reel Reviews Friday 10th of February 20234

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:55:24 GMT

Niall is not impressed with Sinéad's enthusiasm for Channing Tatum's Oil slicked body Magic Mike returns to cinemas, greek gods and cute animals as Epic Tails is sure to thrill youngsters plus Niall has great TV movie recommendations.

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Reel Reviews Friday 3rd of February 2023

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:32:53 GMT

Puss in boots returns in great swashbucklilng style Niall gives this latest installment a big thumbs up and M Night Shyamalan returns with another thriller with Knock at the cabin.

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Reel Reviews Friday 27th of January 2023

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:50:22 GMT

The long anticipated new Spielberg movie 'The Fablemans' arrives in cinemas Niall gave his views, Gerard Butler is back to his best in new action flick 'Plane' and could Irish eyes be smiling at this year's Oscars

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Reel Reviews Friday 20th of January 2023

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:19:28 GMT

This week Niall takes a look at the decadence and depravity of old school Hollywood in Babylon, Niall is definitely on Sinéad's buddy list when the apocalypse hits they discuss 'The last of us' plus a reboot of a classic 70's show from the noughties.

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Rogue A.I

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:50:46 GMT

This week Niall gives his views on the Golden Globes awards, we hear how Megan is not the ideal babysitter in this A.I gone rogue film by Blumhouse Olivia Coleman teams up with Sam Mendes for Empire of Light and Niall has TV movies for the weekend.

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Reel Reviews Friday 6th of January 2023

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 13:56:09 GMT

New year new movies, Niall puts a lot of the bond rumours to bed, he gives Tom Hanks a thumbs up for his portrayal of a grumpy old man and Christian Bale teams up with Edgar Allen Poe.

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Reel Reviews 21st of December 2022

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:25:57 GMT

Sinéad warms up her vocal chords as she has a special song for Niall, it's a big thumbs up for James Cameron's Avatar way of water and Niall digs out some festive films that are not set at Christmas time!

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Reel Reviews 16th of December 2022

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:33:35 GMT

James Cameron brings the highly anticipated Avatar sequel back to cinemas, National Treasure reboot but no Nicholas Cage and a murder mystery where Santa is turns up dead!

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Reel Reviews Friday 9th of December 2022

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:26:44 GMT

This week here's looking at you kid as some festive film favourites return to the big screen in time for Christmas plus Niall gives his views on Guillermo Del Toro's Pinnochio

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Reel Reviews 11-1 December 2nd 2022

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:52:06 GMT

This week Niall is delighted that one of his favourite characters is returning to the big screen Harrison Ford is reprising his role as Indiana Jones, It's a violent night as David Harbour plays naughty not nice and a forgotten gem Willow returns to Disney

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Reel Reviews Friday November 25th 2022

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:28:44 GMT

This week Niall takes a look at the upcoming Matilda musical, Denis Quaid and Jake Gyllenhaal team up for another father/son movie 'Strange World' The Addams family's 'eldest child gets her own spin off series.

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Reel Reviews Friday 18th of November 2022

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:48:10 GMT

This week disenchanted Disney's highly anticipated sequel to enchanted arrives on streaming, Will Ferrel makes a return to Christmas movies but not as an elf, plus Niall gives his views on Black Panther 2

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Reel Reviews 11th of November 2022

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:57:30 GMT

This week Niall is excited another Marvel movie is back in cinemas, Irish animation company Cartoon Saloon release another brilliant movie for all the family plus the most anticipated series returns to Netflix

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Reel Reviews November 4th 2022

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:21:26 GMT

This week mystery abounds as Niall takes a look at psychological thriller 'Watcher' the energetic charismatic Enola Holmes comes back to Netflix for a 2nd movie and can Harry Styles acting chops hold up in 'The Policeman'

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Reel Reviews October 28th

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:00:56 GMT

This week Niall stays up late to binge-watch horror movies new to cinema and streaming plus his mystery voice is from a classic by gone era of the horror genre.

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Reel Reviews 21st of October 2022

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:32:28 GMT

This week a new superhero arrives in cinema The Rock presents his anticipated movie 'Black Adam', Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson reunite on screen in Martin mc Donagh's Banshees of Inishiren. Niall takes a look at the new Amazon prime series 'Peripheral' and we have your TV movies for the weekend.

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Reel Reviews Friday 14th of October 2022

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:51:19 GMT

This week a singing crocodile, and a masked killer arrive in cinemas as Lyle Lyle Crocodile and Halloween ends are out this week, Sinéad gave her thoughts on the Paul Feig's fantasy movie 'The school for good and evil' plus a spooky new series 'Midnight club' has a fan in Niall O Brien

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Reel Reviews Friday 30th of September 2022

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:52:09 GMT

This week Niall is watching 'Smile' behind his hands as he says there is hope for the horror movie genre, Netflix 'Blonde' proves to be less Marilyn Monroe biopic more disturbing psychological drama and Jeff Bridges is back and at his best in a new series streaming on Disney.

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Reel Reviews September 23rd 2022

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:11:20 GMT

This week, is the behind the scenes drama the only thing worth talking about when it comes to 'Don't worry darling'? Disney release another star wars prequel and Niall gets squeamish over a new Netflix series

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Reel Reviews Friday 16th of September 2022

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:02:42 GMT

This week Hollywood power star couple Julia Roberts and George Clooney are back on screen in Ticket to paradise, plus Sarah Michelle Geller is back as netflix release Do Revenge.

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Reel Reviews Friday 9th of September 2022

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:41:22 GMT

This week a slasher to rival the Scream franchise? Niall gave Bodies Bodies Bodies a big thumbs up however not even Tom Hanks can rescue the wooden puppet who wants to be a real boy as Disney remake a classic.

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Reel Reviews Friday 2nd of September 2022

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 14:14:55 GMT

Sinéad and Niall are delighted there is a whole day dedicated to going to the cinema, Niall casts his critical eye over the Rings of Power series, Fall and he has the usual TV movies for the weekend.

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Reel Reviews 11-1 Friday 26th of August 2022

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:27:27 GMT

This week Niall O Brien gave his views on new release 'Beast' which is tearing up cinemas this week, it reminds him of Monster B movies and it has Idris Elba punching a lion so....... Could it be that Niall has become a footie fan after watching the new documentary series 'Welcome to Wrexham' plus we had our mystery voice competition and our tv movies for the weekend.

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Reel Reviews Friday 22nd of July 2022

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:27:35 GMT

This week Niall looked ahead to some big blockbuster movies for young and old coming to cinemas in a few weeks, Netflix most expensive film 'The Gray Man' gets a shaky thumbs up from Niall and we had our usual tv movie recommendations.

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Reel Reviews Friday july 8th 2022

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:43:50 GMT

As minions returned to the cinema Sinéad and Niall treated listeners to a special family screening at Omniplex D'luxe venue Drogheda we heard all the fun, plus Niall gave us his views on the latest Thor movie, we paid tribute to the late great James Caan who sadly passed away and had another mystery voice for listeners to guess.

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Reel Reviews Friday 1st of July 2022

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 18:31:54 GMT

This week Niall gets all shook up about the new Elvis biopic, the minions return to cinemas and serious Chris Pratt fails to impress Niall.

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Reel Reviews June 24th 2022

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:04:07 GMT

This week Niall previews the new Elvis movie which is out today and he takes a look at two very different villains as he gives his views on The Black Phone a horror thriller from Blumhouse starring a terrifying Ethan Hawke plus Niall pitches for Chris Hemsworth to be the next Bond villain as he turns dark in Netflix movie 'Spiderhead'

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Reel Reviews Friday June 17th

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:48:00 GMT

This week Niall O Brien takes a look at Lightyear the movie based on the 'real life' Buzz lightyear from Toy story, a new TV series 'God's favourite idiot' dropped on Netflix starring real life couple Melissa Mc Carthy and Ben Falcone plus Niall had the usual TV movie recommendations.

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Reel Reviews Friday 3rd of June 2022

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:40:07 GMT

Today Niall O Brien separates the men from the boys this week as he discussed progressive horror 'Men' starring Jessie Buckley and the new superhero based series of 'The Boys' which dropped on Amazon Prime today. Plus he had his usual TV movie recommendations for the weekend.

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Reel Reviews Friday May 27th

Fri, 27 May 2022 12:43:54 GMT

Tom Cruise is back on screen in Top Gun Maverick, Niall and Sinéad try out flight names Floor filler and Reel Deal anyone? As Hawkins returns to the upside down Niall gave his views on the epic Stranger Things 3 series, OBI Wan series arrives on Disney plus Niall paid tribute to Ray Liotta who died suddenly.

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Reel Reviews May 20th 2022

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:48:13 GMT

Summer time means one thing in a movie fan's life and that's blockbuster movies, Niall O Brien takes a look ahead to some of the biggest blockbuster movies arriving in cinemas this summer. We had our mystery voice competition and lots more.

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Reel Reviews Friday 13th of May 2022

Fri, 13 May 2022 12:52:51 GMT

This week Niall O Brien focuses on two very different movies featuring two very different young girls at the centre. Firestarter another adaptation of Stephen king's novel of the same name and bi-lingual film An Cailín Ciúin which features scenes shot in Co. Meath are up for discussion. Plus Niall had the usual mystery voice and great TV movies for the weekend.

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Reel Reviews Friday May 6th

Fri, 06 May 2022 14:54:34 GMT

This week Niall gets his geek on as another comic book movie flies into cinema's Niall gave us his views on Marvel's new Dr Strange movie, Mike Myers is back and this time he's playing 8 different characters in a new series for Netflix, Niall had all the usual TV movie recommendations and a tricky mystery voice.

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Reel Reviews Friday April 29th

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:29:45 GMT

Today on the show Niall had news of a drop in Netflix members, will a second Downton Abbey movie still resonate with fans Niall gave his views plus a touching story about a local couple will be screened as part of the Drogheda arts Festival

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Reel Reviews Friday 8th of April 2022

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:16:24 GMT

This week fantastic beasts secrets of Dumbledore hits cinemas Niall has the lowdown, plus he recommends espionage thriller 'All the old knives' on Amazon prime now, we had our mystery voice and TV movie recommendations for the weekend.

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Reel Reviews March 25th

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:07:58 GMT

Today on the show Niall makes his predictions for this year's Oscars, we hear from actress Elisha Cuthbert star of the new Irish horror movie The Cellar plus Niall looks ahead to some of the movies hitting cinemas this weekend.

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Reel Reviews 4th of March 2022

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:08:40 GMT

There's only 1 film the people want to hear about and Niall O Brien is the film critic who will deliver. This week it's all about Robert Pattinson in 'The Batman' Niall gives his views and he has all the usual TV rmovie recommendations.

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Reel Reviews February 25th 2022

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 14:08:07 GMT

This week as fans prepare to see Robert Pattinson don the Batsuit we headed to the premiere of the movie to meet the cast, Niall gave us the lowdown on the remake of Roxanne starring Peter Dinklage Cyrano plus the Godfather turns 50

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Reel Reviews February 18th 2022

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:02:45 GMT

This week Channing Tatum returns to the big screen with a big dog, leather face is back to terrorise the next generation of teens social media influencers in Texas Chainsaw massacre plus Malkovich and Carell team up for space force.

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Reel Reviews 11th of February 2022

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 14:17:01 GMT

This week Niall goes all gooey as he has some romantic movie recommendations in time for Valentines day, he gives his thoughts on this year's Oscar nominations plus we take a look at an action adventure, murder mystery and a rom com headed for Omniplex cinemas this week.

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Reel Reviews 4th of February 2022

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 13:59:08 GMT

This week Niall takes a look at another disaster movie this time it's Moon Fall starring Halle Berry and Patrick Wilson, Jackass are still acting like fools aged almost 50 in their brand new film plus Sinéad is stumped again by the mystery voice.

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Reel Reviews 11-1

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:03:24 GMT

This week a familiar face with a penchant for scary movies is back in cinemas, Niall O Brien takes a look at the latest in the Scream franchise, The Godfather movie is 50 next month Niall has news about what cinemas are screening the film, plus we take a look at a WW2 film hitting Netflix today and pay tribute to the late great Meatloaf.

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Reel Reviews Friday 7th January 2022

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 14:16:48 GMT

This week Niall takes a look at the third installment in the Kingsman trilogy, Sinéad gets extremely excited that Keanu Reeves is back as Neo and could it be an all female franchise that's brand new? Niall looks forward to The 355

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Reel Reviews

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:38:03 GMT

This week Niall O Brien shared his top festive movies for Christmas plus some great TV recommendations

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Spiderman swings back to cinemas

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 13:41:06 GMT

A familiar superhero swings back into cinemas as Niall gives his views on the new Spiderman movie, a family favourite returns to cinemas in time for Christmas and Niall has some great recommendations coming to streaming next week.

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Feuding gangs and a big red dog

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:48:55 GMT

Niall O Brien had a lot to deal with this week as a big red dog bounded into cinemas plus two rival gangs end up in a Speilberg remake. This week Clifford the big red dog was up for discussion plus the re-imagining of the classic musical drama West Side story. Niall had another mystery voice and some great tv and netflix recommendations.

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A biopic, a western and a heart warming Christmas classic

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:09:30 GMT

This week Will Smith is King acting with a capital A in King Richard biopic about Venus and Serena Williams father, Jane Campion director of the Piano makes a welcome return to directing movies in western, psychological drama The Power of the Dog plus Niall puts on his best Jimmy Stewart impersonation as we revisit a Christmas classic.

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Magical gifts dodgy Italian accents

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 14:05:44 GMT

Today in Reel Reviews Niall previews a movie that has critics divided House of Gucci is out in cinemas, Disney's latest release Encanto getting a big thumbs up from Niall, and of course he managed to squeeze in a mention about a new Marvel TV series available to stream now.

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Who you gonna call Niall O Brien!

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:55:20 GMT

After 37 years we finally have a much anticipated sequel to ghostbusters. Niall gives us the lowdown on Ghostbusters afterlife, plus we take a look at a great new anime series on Netflix we had our mystery voice quiz and some great TV movies for the weekend.

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a 91 year old cowboy lots of average superheroes and a red notice!

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 15:35:33 GMT

This week 91 year old Clint Eastwood gets back in the saddle acting and directing in Cry Macho but what does Niall O Brien think of this legend of cinema's latest movie, shock horror Niall calls a superhero movie boring and Sinead is happy Ryan Reynolds has a new movie out.

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A princess, some new super heroes and a lot of westerns

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:30:22 GMT

This week the eagerly anticipated new marvel movie 'Eternals' is out in omniplex cinemas we have an exclusive sneak peak, Kristen Stewart gives her views on everyone's reaction to her as Diana in Spencer, Niall reviews Last night in Soho a psychological horror thriller by Edgar Wright gets a thumbs up and fans of western movies will be thrilled with Niall's TV movie recommendations.

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Michael Meyers is back and Dune is remade

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:16:38 GMT

Breaking news to report on today's show as Alec Baldwin accidentally kills someone with a prop gun on the set of movie Rust, Niall enters the Michael Meyers universe to discuss the latest in the Halloween franchise plus we examine the remake of the David Lynch movie Dune.

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A duel, a parasitic alien and the return of Michael Meyers

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:56:01 GMT

Today on Reel Reviews Niall O Brien discusses everything from a movie about the last sanctioned duel filmed in Co. Meath to a movie about a parasitic alien plus the 12th instalment in the Halloween franchise hits cinemas.

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He's creepy and he's Kooky mysterious and spooky!

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:28:45 GMT

This week the animated sequel to Addams family is out in cinemas, does it live up to it's spooky expectations? Niall O Brien has the lowdown plus the series that Netflix claims is number 1 all over the world, Niall takes a look at Squid game and listeners took a guess at the mystery voice for their chance to win tickets to any blockbuster movie of their choice at Omniplex cinemas.

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We've been expecting you Mr O Brien! Bond special

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:46:14 GMT

Dust off the tuxedo and mix a martini shaken not stirred as the most anticipated movie of the year is finally out, Niall O Brien discusses Bond 25 'No time to die' in cinemas now. The guys also had an exclusive as we sent our reporter to the London premiere of the movie where he met the cast of the film.

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Gangsters and grief

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:50:48 GMT

Does the new Soprano's prequel measure up to the TV series? Niall has mixed views on The many saints of Newark which is out in cinemas this week plus Chris O Dowd and Melissa Mc Carthy play against type in Netflix release 'The Starling' and the mystery voice had listeners stumped!

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Cop shop Malignant and holy smokes a batman reference

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:48:09 GMT

This week Niall O Brien reviews old school throwback to gore horror as Malignant makes it's way into cinemas, thriller Cop Shop is also under the microscope, Niall had us all scratching our heads with his mystery voice caped crusader.

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A new marvel movie and a well worn fairytale

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:55:50 GMT

This week Niall takes a look at new DVD release 'Those who wish me dead' by Angelina Jolie, we preview Marvels new release 'Shang Chi and the legend of the ten rings' plus Amazon prime release another re-imagining of classic fairytale Cinderella

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Intrigue, a soldier's origin story and a great train robbery

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:48:28 GMT

This week mysterious movie 'Reminiscence' starring Hugh Jackman is under the microscope as is 'Snake Eyes the new GI Joe origin story and a great comedy crime caper from the 70's pops up in Niall's TV movie recommendations.

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A free guy, A jungle Cruise and a rough Matt Damon

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:54:20 GMT

After 2 weeks locked in a cinema Niall O Brien is back with lots of movies to review, we have a preview of Free Guy starring Ryan Reynolds with some exclusive interviews with Irish Youtube sensation Jack Septic Eye, Niall gives us the lowdown on Jungle Cruise, Suicide Squad and Stillwater plus we take a look at what's new to streaming.

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Niall feels old

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 13:56:19 GMT

This week classic Tom Hanks movie Turner and Hooch is given a soft reboot for Disney+ Niall shared his views plus he goes all existential and philosophical after seeing M Night Shyamalan latest movie 'Old' plus mystery voice and all the usual recommendations.

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A purge, a desperate escape and a porky pig rap off!

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:32:57 GMT

The 5th installment of the purge movies fails to impress Niall O Brien he has mixed feelings about the sequel to escape room. We preview Space Jam and hear from the stars Bugs bunny and looney tunes, porky pig rap off anyone? Plus usual TV movie recommendations and the mystery voice.

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Niall marvels at Black Widow!

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:43:00 GMT

This week Niall O Brien is excited that a new marvel movie has reached cinemas Black Widow gets the thumbs up and he takes a look at a new series of movies dropping on Netflix called Fear Street.

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Listener's choice!

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:29:51 GMT

This week Niall O Brien introduced a new feature listener's choice where listener's recommend a movie available on streaming and Niall and Sinéad give their thoughts, this week listener Margaret Madden recommended 'I am all girls' gritty crime drama on Netflix and Niall gave us his review of Tomorrow's war which is out today on Prime.

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A mysterious society and a furious thrill ride.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:34:56 GMT

This week the 9th installment of the Fast and the Furious films reaches cinemas Niall gives his verdict, a new series dropped on Disney+ today the mysterious Benedict society plus we had our usual TV movie recommendations and mystery celebrity voice.

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Singing &dancing kicking & punching

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:36:20 GMT

This week we are singing and dancing along to musical In the Heights, plus lots of kicking and punching in new thriller Nobody, plus we have exclusive chats with the cast of Disney Pixar's Luca, we have a monster giveaway in the mystery voice competition.

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Niall goes back to the cinema and Sinéad revisits teen angst!

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:20:54 GMT

Cinemas are back and Niall O Brien is a happy man, he gives his views on A Quiet Place 2 plus previews some new movies coming out in the coming weeks, Sinéad revisits teen angst in teen coming of age The 8th grade on Netflix plus we have the mystery voice and all the usual recommendations.

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Monster clash, a quiet place and a road trip!

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:07:54 GMT

This week Niall and Sinead celebrate the opening of cinemas on June7th and the Quiet Place 2 is showing we have exclusive interviews from the cast, we have a preview look of Sweet Tooth dropping on Netlfix today, plus we randomly rewatch The fundamentals of caring starring Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts.

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Something great!

Fri, 28 May 2021 12:42:56 GMT

This week Niall gave us the lowdown on the new marvel movie Eternals the trailer dropped online this week, we hear more about sci fi series Solos out on Amazon Prime and our random re-watch on netflix was feel good movie Someone great.

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A stowaway and a zombie apocalypse

Fri, 21 May 2021 13:47:36 GMT

We take a look at science fiction space thriller film Stowaway, Niall previews Army of the dead dropping on netflix, we have exclusive interview with the cast of Cruella and great tv movie recommendations for the weekend.

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Woman in the window and Robert Pattinson on the run

Wed, 19 May 2021 13:57:13 GMT

This week Niall previews thriller movie starring Amy Adams, Woman in the Window we take a rewatch of heist gone wrong Good Time starring Robert Pattinson plus Niall has all the usual TV movie recommendations.

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An unlikely friendship and a robot apocalypse

Fri, 07 May 2021 17:50:16 GMT

This week Sinéad gets misty eyed after watching our random Netflix review My Octopus teacher, we preview Jupiter's power new superheroes landing on Netflix plus it's the Mitchells vs the machines in a movie the whole family can enjoy

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White tigers and nomads

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:14:25 GMT

This week a not so glitzy Oscar ceremony Niall spoke about changes to this year's event plus gave his views of Oscar winning film Nomadland starring Frances Mc Dormand. The White Tiger was our random Netflix review and as usual Niall had some great TV movie recommendations.

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A promising young woman, An Indiana Jones Reboot and a rekindled romance

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:08:30 GMT

On today's show Niall and Sinéad are excited about the news that Indiana Jones 5 is in production, Niall shared his views on Emerald Fennel's directorial debut 'A promising young woman' starring Carey Mulligan which drops on Now and Sky premiere today, 2 high school lovers meet up 20 years later by chance in our random netflix review Blue Jay and Niall had some cracking TV movie recommendations as well.

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Godzilla, Cowboys and the Gleesons!

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:20:22 GMT

This week Niall has exciting news about a new TV series starring Brendan, Domhnail and Brian Gleeson, it's a war of monstrous proportions as Godzilla takes on Kong in a new movie and we take a look at Concrete Cowboy which drops on Netflix this week.

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Ma Rainey's black bottom and Wonder Woman's new DVD

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:27:40 GMT

Niall and Sinéad randomly review Oscar nominated Ma Rainey's black bottom' based on the August Wilson play in our netflix random review, Niall gives us a preview of the Irregulars dropping on Netflix tonight and Wonder Woman 1984 is released on DVD.

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Awards, avengers and a whole lotta moxie!

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:16:32 GMT

This week Niall and Sinéad discuss the Oscar Nominated films, they have an exclusive interview with the cast of the new Falcon and Winter Soldier 6 part series landing on Disney+ and this week's random netflix review is new arrival 'Moxie' by Amy Poehler

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Late Night and a special guest

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:30:35 GMT

This week IFTA award winning filmmaker from Drogheda Darren Thornton joined Niall and Sinéad as he prepared to release new community film Inside out an intergenerational film about how lockdown has affected young and old. Darren gave his views on Late Night our random Netflix review plus Niall had all the usual TV movies and streaming recommendations

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Two very different America's

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:58:36 GMT

Today we look at two very different America's in our movie choices. The now King Akeem returns to Queens New York to search for a son he never knew he had in Coming 2 America, The Mc Allen family try to live off the mud drenched land in 1940's deep south America in Mudbound in our random review, plus Niall has all the usual great TV movie recommendations for the weekend.

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Boy Erased

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:00:33 GMT

Today on Reel Reviews Niall and Sinéad take a look at listener recommended 'Boy Erased' starring Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe, Niall gave his predictions and thoughts around this year's Golden Globes plus a classic recommended viewing in TV movies on at the weekend

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It's the end of the world!

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:38:22 GMT

This week it's the end of the world as we know it in disaster flick GREENLAND and it's also looking pretty grim in Netflix documentary THE SOCIAL DILEMMA. Niall O Brien gives his views Plus 'Who's That Talking Now' and TV movie highlights this weekend.

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News of the world romance and surprise quiz!

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:17:49 GMT

Today to mark 2 years on the air on Reel Reviews Niall O Brien surprised Sinéad with the most romantic of gestures a surprise quiz! How did she do in the MR and MRS style quiz, Niall gave his views on Tom Hanks new movie news of the world and we had some romantic movie recommendations.

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Clash of the listeners Jamie vs Eamonn Mystery Voice off

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:04:58 GMT

Today it was a case of clash of the listeners, pistols at high noon as Jamie the kid Kennedy and Flamin Eamonn Donoghue from Trim battled it out to be crowned victor of mystery voice battle, then we settled down to review 'Calm with horses' available to stream on netflix now.

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Where for art thou Niall!

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:38:36 GMT

This week Sinéad and Niall go all cultured, as they take a re-watch of 'All is True' on Netflix Kenneth Brannagh's look at Shakespeare's later life after he leaves London. Eamonn responds to regular listener Jamie's mystery voice challenge and we have the usual TV recommendations.

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A mystery voice off, Pieces of a woman and Die hard gets the next generation treatment

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:18:53 GMT

Today on the show regular listener Jamie Kennedy from Navan surprised Sinéad and Niall with a surprise challenge, Niall reviewed new to netflix movie 'Pieces of a Woman' and the next generation reviewed a classic movie from the 80's

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Nostalgia and a trip to the moon

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:30:11 GMT

This week as there's still no new movie releases we rewatch Ryan Gosling in First Man the story of Neil Armstrong's mission to be the first man to land on the moon, and Niall gets all misty eyed for the past as he recommends a re-watch of a classic The Railway children.

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Lockdown again and we're still streaming!

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:10:46 GMT

It's a new Year but we are back in lockdown so Niall O Brien gives us the lowdown on all the best streaming services and what to watch on them. Plus the hills are alive with the sound of our mystery voice actor.

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A look at some Christmas classics

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 13:26:42 GMT

It's a festive edition of Reel Reviews and instead of taking a look at the films everybody has seen hundreds of times Niall O Brien recommends some classics like the Bishops Wife and Shop around the corner as well as his top picks on TV over the Christmas period.

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A woman of wonder and a man in decline

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:59:38 GMT

Today Niall O Brien gave a thumbs up to Wonder Woman 1984 which hit cinemas this week, whilst the random review of Orson Wells lost movie The other side of the wind the autobiographical unfinished movie by Wells produced a mixed reaction plus mystery voice and usual TV movie recommendations.

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Two popes, a drunk scriptwriter and a love story with a difference.

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:15:24 GMT

Today it was glowing reviews all round for MANK David Fincher's latest film about alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish "Citizen Kane' both Sinead and Niall were surprised by how charmed they were by the Two Popes and a love story with a difference popping up in our TV films this week.

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An honest thief and some really bad candy!

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:24:47 GMT

This week Niall shared some actual news from the movie world good and bad, Liam Neeson plays an honest thief but are we a bit tired of the predictable characters he plays in these action movies? The guys feel the 2018 flick candy Jar is best left unopened and it's neck and neck for the mystery voice quiz

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A disastrous show

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 15:32:09 GMT

This week Niall focused on the 'bad director's to come out of Hollywood, movies that were box office bombs but have become cult classics. Taking a look back at James Franco's The Disaster Artist about Tommy Wiseau. Plus some Movies on TV this Saturday night.

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A very Christmas netflix!

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:47:27 GMT

Today Niall talked us through some straight to Netflix Christmas movies to kickstart the festive season and then things took a dark tone when Sinéad reviewed 'The Devil all the time' a dark psychological thriller starring Tom Holland, plus all the usual TV recommendations and the mystery voice

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A wildfire burns and crimes against Ireland committed!

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 13:50:06 GMT

In response to the trailer for Wild Mountain Thyme featuring a host of American actors putting on the worst Oirish accents ever Niall takes Sinead through cinema's greatest crimes against Ireland, we randomly Reviewed Paul Dano's 2018 film WILDLIFE...and recommending THE QUEENS GAMBIT. plus the mystery voice quiz and the usual TV recommendations

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She-lock holmes and a high flying bird!

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:37:52 GMT

This week Millie Bobby Brown impresses in Elona Holmes a tale of adventure centering on the little sister of the Sherlock Holmes, the guys randomly review Steven Soderbergh's High flying Bird, the mystery voice was hard but one listener cracked the clues Niall set this week!

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A bogus adventure and a music biopic!

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:25:30 GMT

Niall and Sinead are delighted to see Keanu Reeves and Alex Winters reunite for the third installment of Bill and Ted but is the adventure worth going to see? What happened Miss Simone? A music documentary about the life of Nina Simone is up for a random review. Controversial series Cuties is discussed and the mystery voice has listeners scratching their heads!

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Westerns and mutants!

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 13:57:44 GMT

New mutants finally makes it to cinemas, Niall gives his rating, we randomly review Coen Brothers 2010 remake of True Grit, Niall does an excellent John Wayne impersonation, we have the usual TV and netflix film recommendations and Sinéad and Niall have some exciting news.......

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Christopher Nolan saves cinema

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:10:10 GMT

Sinéad and Niall are excited as Christopher Nolan's latest film Tenet hits cinemas, can this film save the industry from the effect of covid? American factory documentary produced by the Obama's production company Higher Ground is reviewed in our Netflix random reviews plus a blast from the 80's in Cobra Kai.

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Sinéad says Ni to Monty Python re-watch!

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:32:45 GMT

This week Sinéad is less than impressed with re-watching one of the greatest comedies of all time Monty Python's holy Grail is on our re-watch list, the next generation review The Matrix. Niall is on hand with some Keanunews as Bill and Ted get a cinema release date plus great TV recommendations this week and there may be a surprise quiz.......

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Niall sees the light(kinda) and Russell crowe becomes unhinged

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 12:29:12 GMT

After 2 weeks locked away whilst Sinéad was on holidays Niall O Brien is delighted to be talking movies and he has some actual news to report on from the movie world and some actual new movies to see. This week Unhinged starring Russel crowe is out and Netflix drops Project power today starring Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon Levitt. We ask listeners who is that talking now and we have some great TV recommendations.

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Double the action!

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 14:30:23 GMT

All about the action this week as Charlize Theron stars in a new action movie The Old Guard on Netflix new release, Eddie Murphy tries his hand at kung fu in Dolemite is my name in our rewatch section and we revisit an edge of your seat action classic in our TV recommendation

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And they all rejoiced when the cinema re-opened!

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 13:06:16 GMT

Sinéad and Niall were only delighted to meet up in the flesh (well Sinead was) at the recently reopened Arc cinema in Drogheda as we entered phase 3 of lockdown. To celebrate they relive their favourite movie moments that you have to experience on the big screen!

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Shocker a new film has been released!

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 12:55:41 GMT

As covid19 has stopped a lot of films getting their planned release dates Sinead and Niall are just more than a little bit excited to hear that Will Ferrells Eurovision movie is out today is it a winner or is Niall giving it Nil points. French movie Sherherazade is on our 101 recommendations list this week and LMFM listener Michael gives his views plus mystery voice, and TV recommendations.

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A trip in time

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 12:50:42 GMT

In random reviews Sinéad gushes over Richard Curtis film About Time from 2013, Niall takes a look at Spike Lee's latest release Da 5 bloods and we have some great movies dad can enjoy this weekend for Father's day.

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Drive in movies, the new cinema experience?

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 12:28:29 GMT

As cinema's remain closed for the foreseeable future are drive in movies a great alternative? Phillip Harrison from Classic drive in cinemas joined Niall and Sinead for a chat, we reviewed the Kings Speech in our 101 movies to watch during covid 19 and Niall recommends the new Spike Lee movie!

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Ever feel you are living the same day over and over?

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 15:16:12 GMT

Today SInead and Niall ask whose that talking now? We take another look at Bill Murray classic Groundhog day, Doireann reviews a film from her mums childhood and Niall takes a look at a new film dropping on netflix today

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The creeps come out at night!

Fri, 29 May 2020 12:47:09 GMT

Jake Glyenhall gets in touch with his creepy side in 2014 Nightcrawler in this week's Netflix 101 lockdown list, Niall takes a look at new series about real life creep Jeffrey Epstein and we have some light relief in our TV recommendations this week. Plus the return of the surprise quiz!

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The kids are alright!

Fri, 22 May 2020 13:03:41 GMT

Today we take a trip back to the 80's and revisit John Hughes classic The Breakfast club Sinéad asked her daughter Doireann to review, we have the lowdown on new netflix edgy crime thriller series White Lines, plus recommendations for TV viewing this weekend and the return of the whose that talking now quiz.

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True crime story and a creepy horror!

Fri, 08 May 2020 12:42:46 GMT

Today in random reviews Sinéad takes a look at the 2016 film about Amanda Knox and finds illuminating new facts about this fascinating murder, Niall for the first time in history gives Iranian film 'Under the shadow' a 5 stars calling it a great horror movie listeners guess whose that talking now and there's great films on the small screen this weekend.

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Uninvited guest, lawless Sinead and Niall continue their Netflix 101 countdown

Fri, 01 May 2020 14:21:00 GMT

Today, Sinéad gives Spanish murder mystery thriller An uninvited guest the seal of approval, Lawless was a solid .... wait for it 3 stars from Niall. A text about Sinéad and Niall's 'relationship' kept listeners guessing and the return of who's that talking now quiz......

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Niall gets an invitation and Sinéad goes into the inferno!

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:50:57 GMT

The tables have turned on the listener as Sinéad and Niall introduce their mystery voice quiz for listeners, In random netflix reviews Sinéad is only so so about Into the Inferno documentary by Werner Herzog, but Niall gives his highest rating yet for thriller The Invitation plus the guys have great TV recommendations this week

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Two very different gritty tales and a quiz

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 12:28:08 GMT

This week Sinead watched Blindspotting gritty sometimes quite funny rap musical exposing the messed up relationships American's have with guns and shining a light on police brutality. Niall reviewed You were never really here starring Jaoquin Phoneix a man on a mission to track down the missing daughter kidnapped from herpriveleged family. Plus Niall surprised Sinéad with a mystery quiz.

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Matthew Mc Conaghy plays bingo and Keanu Reeves plays a dangerous game!

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:35:30 GMT

Today Sinead and Niall want to play bingo with Matthew Mc Conaughy the actor played bingo with senior citizens in Texas via Zoom, Getting through their netflix 100 movies list Sinead reviews Always be my mabye and was only delighted when her main man Keanu Reeves made a cameo, Niall reviewed The boy who harnessed the wind plus there were some crackin film recommendations for kids to watch this Easter.

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Lambs, tiger kings and an angry wife!

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 12:35:33 GMT

Today Niall cheered Sinéad up with some nice news about Ryan Reynolds, Sinéad surprised Niall with a quiz. In 100 movies to watch during covid 19 Sinéad takes a rewatch of Silence of the Lambs and Glenn Close plays an angry wife in The Wife Niall's rewatch film. Tiger King the latest series on Netflix gets a big thumbs up from Niall.

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Sinéad breaks bad and Niall goes to war!

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:02:31 GMT

Today in Reel reviews Niall gives his views on Disney+ is it worth the subscription? The guys had a party with a difference in social isolation. Getting stuck into 100 movies to watch during covid19 Sinéad reviews Breaking bad follow on Elcamino and Niall takes a look at Siege at Jadotville

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Harley Quinn returns in Birds of Prey!

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:00:22 GMT

Margot Robbie reprises her role as Harley Quinn in 'Birds of Prey' but can the character pull off her own movie? Niall gives his views. Bit of a Margot theme in our scene of the week and Niall waxes lyrical about a cheer leading docu-series I know we didn't think he was the pom pom loving type. Plus the return of Sinead's favourite segment!

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Niall gets a date! Valentines special

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 15:51:26 GMT

Niall O Brien brings a date to studio today as it's Valentines day! Brilliant comedian and actor Norma Sheehan talks romantic films with Niall everything from Dirty Dancing to time travel thrown in.

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A beautiful day in the neighbourhood!

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:24:53 GMT

Mr Rogers will mean a lot to American people who grew up with this beloved children's TV presenter but those of us on the far side of the Atlantic don't know much about him, this episode Niall gives us the lowdown on the man off and on screen as the film A beautiful day in the neighbourhood hits cinema screens this week. We didn't know Niall was such a softie he goes all warm and fuzzy chatting about this legendary TV presenter......

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Bombshell Adam Sandler can act!

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 14:12:47 GMT

Today Niall O Brien dropped a bombshell, he gave his views on the film about Fox News sexual harassment scandal, Adam Sandler sheds his goofy guy next door character to play a loathsome jeweller with a gambling problem in Uncut Gems which Niall was very impressed by. We remembered the brilliant Terry Jones from Monty Python who passed away this week and another gem from Adam Sandler's little known straight roles pops up in scene of the week.

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War what is it good for?

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:45:34 GMT

Today on Reel Reviews, the battle begins to win an oscar Niall gives his views on the all male director nominations, we hear more about Sam Mendes war epic 1917 and Niall has some great war movies to recommend on netflix.

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Awards season and a look ahead to 2020

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:42:47 GMT

Today we take a look at the winners and losers at this year's Golden Globes, the best new films that are coming out in January and we examine the end of a relationship with Netflix's MARRAIGE STORY. Plus our Scene of the Week.

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Little Women and Hitler!

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:26:01 GMT

We looked at some LITTLE WOMEN, ask if the Nazi's are any laughing matter in JOJO RABBIT, and take a trip to 1988 when we examine the seminal classique du cinema SHORT CIRCUIT 2 in January's RETRO REVIEWS!

All this and more!

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In a galaxy far far away.....

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 13:26:03 GMT

It is the single biggest question on film goers minds this Christmas! Just what did Sinéad Brassil think of 1977's STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE? We answer this, as well as looking at the final film in the sequel trilogy THE RISE OF SKYWALKER before giving a few Netflix recommendations for the Christmas season.

Plus Movie News and our Scene of the Week!

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Who you gonna call?

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:51:17 GMT

Today Sinead and Niall are excited about the new Ghostbusters film released next year, trailer dropped this week and the guys discuss, we look at the new film written by Edward Norton, starring Edward Norton that Edward Norton directed MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN.

And as it is the first show of the December, it's time for another RETRO REVIEW - this month the 1984 hard hitting drama about Cambodia THE KILLING FIELDS suggested by listener Emily Mc Gonagle.

Plus Movie News and our Scene of the Week!

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The force is strong in this one! (or not)

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:55:04 GMT

In our Reel Reviews star wars special Niall brings in the stormtrooper, special guest star wars fan and all round cool guy Dave Gernon joined us to discuss the franchise. Sinead highlights the fact that she hasn't a clue about star wars she has never seen 1 film and the guys try to convince her to give them a chance! Plus the return of our popular weekly quiz

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Christmas in November!

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:00:16 GMT

Niall O Brien sheds his scrooge mask temporarily and brings us some festive treats as Last Christmas and Knight before Christmas are on the agenda and Niall quizzes Sinead in the ultimate hallmark movie quiz plus Jeff Bridges not as a mumbling cowboy pops up in the scene of the week. .

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The Irishman, the Local man and Keanu reeves!

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 15:16:20 GMT

Today on Reel Reviews, Sinéad is less than impressed with this week's 'Keanu-news', we pay tribute to Niall Tobin, Niall reviews Martin Scorsese's The Irishman and discusses Al Pacino' Robert Di Niro back on screen, and de-ageing plus Sinéad and Niall express their appreciation of a big Hollywood star who happens to be from Drogheda.......

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Mean streets Martin Scorsese Retrospective

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:11:53 GMT

We take a look back at the 50 year career of legendary director Martin Scorsese ahead of the release of his latest collaboration with Robert De Niro, THE IRISHMAN... Plus Movie News, documentary festival Guth Gafa and this week's Scene of the Week...

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Here's Niall-ie!

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 14:47:45 GMT

Does the follow up to the chilling Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of the Shining live up to the hype? Niall O Brien reviews Dr Sleep, continuing the spooky theme we return to the Halloween franchise but not as we know it in our retro review selection by Ronan Farrell and Eddie Murphy returns in a great netflix recommends selection.

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Halloween horror special!

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 14:33:05 GMT

Today on Reel Reviews Niall O Brien reviews some frightening flicks for Halloween, Sinéad favours the more family friendly films and a special guest joins proceedings as film studies lecturer Matthew Nolan joined the guys to discuss a Swedish silent film called Hexan he is bringing to Droichead Arts Centre next week as part of the Puca Festival. This is a truly unique cinema experience as Matthew will be providing the musical arrangement to go along with the film.

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Seeing double!

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:08:59 GMT

It's a doubles feature as both Will Smith and Paul Rudd deal with two versions of themselves in our movie and netflix recommendations. Bronagh Gallagher hits a bump along the way, Niall challenges Sinéad to guess the sequel and l we have movie news and cool clips

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An appreciation of the Joker

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:18:46 GMT

Today we ask who laughs longest, last and best when we scrutinize the big screen appearances of the Joker, before examining Joaquin Phoenix's fresh take on the Clown Prince of Crime in the new release JOKER. We break bad with this week's Netflix Recommendation and then finish off with...stop us if you've heard this one: the Scene of the Week.

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Judy Garland retrospective

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:18:16 GMT

To celebrate the arrival of Judy in cinemas Niall brings us a retrospective of Judy Garland's career, as it's the first Friday of the month Retro Reviews makes a return and this time a Bill Murray film called 'Quick Change' from the 90's is under the microscope and Michael Caine appears in our scene of the week.

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Rambo retrospective and the return of the Reboot!

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 14:13:24 GMT

Niall spent 8 hours 15 minutes preparing for this week's show he went on a binge-watch odyssey watching all 5 Rambo films back to back, Sinéad attempted to quiz Niall on Rambo but he proved too knowledgeable he gave us a run down of all 5 films, he had a great new netflix series called The Politician to review and a reoccurring feature on the show return of the reboot!

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Brad Pitt in space and Maeve Higgins talks to dead people!

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 14:54:05 GMT

On today's Reel Reviews we travel to the stars with Brad Pitt in AD ASTRA, explore the realm of the paranormal with new Irish comedy EXTRA ORDINARY and interrogate the pan-european Netflix series CRIMINAL plus Niall takes on a binge session of epic proportions!

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Reel Reviews 16/08/19

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 23:00:00 GMT

Quentin Tarantino's latest film starring Leonardo Di Caprio and Brad Pitt is up for discussion today, Niall gives his views on 'Once upon a time in Hollywood' Sinéad and Niall discuss proper cinema etiquette and Vince Vaughan flick 'Brawl in cellblock 99 is chosen in this week's Netflix recommendations.

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Reel Reviews 9th August

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 23:00:00 GMT

Reel Reviews is back, Niall O Brien joined Sinéad with movie news which included news about Drogheda man Colin O Donoghue who is working on a new series produced by Leonardo Di Caprio, what did Niall think of the 9th offering from the Fast and Furious franchise Hobbs and Shaw, there's a local fleadh recommendation in there as well and cracking music in our scene of the week.

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Reel Reviews 19th of July 2019

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 23:00:00 GMT

This week's reel reviews looks at buddy cop movies as the guys review Stuber and Point Blank and it's a tear jerker this week as Niall loses his partner Ross in a dramatic twist! The last hurrah of Reel Reviews as a trio but dont' worry Sinéad and Niall will be back with more adventures on Reel Reviews in August.

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Reel Reviews 12/07/19

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 23:00:00 GMT

On today's Reel Reviews we had a bit of an assassin theme, Niall O Brien discussed ANИA, the new spy thriller from Luc Besson, a little movie news and some Netflix recommendations if you feel like staying in.
Plus, our new recurring segment 'Where in the World is Ross Leahy?'

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Reel Reviews 5th July 2019

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 23:00:00 GMT

On today's Reel Reviews, Niall is hit by a bus during a global blackout and wakes up in a world where no one remembers Ross. Taking it in his stride, he throws himself into his work, reviews YESTERDAY, SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME, MIDSOMMAR and as it's time for another #RetroReview...
All this along with the latest movie news, Netflix recommendations and our scene of the week? It's amazing how much you get through without Ross!

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Reel Reviews 28/06/2019 - 'Toy Story 4' & 'Child's Play'

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 23:00:00 GMT

'Toy Story 4'

Pixar asks big existential questions - but still manages to be funny and sweet

Niall's Verdict - 5/5 stars

Ross' Verdict - 4/5 stars

'Child's Play'

Chucky's not playing around in this entertaining updated toy slasher film

Niall's Verdict - 3/5 stars

Ross' Verdict - 3/5 stars

Plus, the latest movie news, Netflix recommendations and our scene of the week!

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Reel Reviews 21/06/2019 - 'Men In Black International', 'Brightburn' & 'Murder Mystery'

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 23:00:00 GMT

'Men In Black: International'

New cast fail to take us out of this world

Our verdict - 2/5 stars

'Brightburn'

Evil Superman movie burns brightly

Our verdict - 4/5 stars

'Murder Mystery'

Surprisingly good Netflx hit from Adam Sandler

Our verdict - 3/5

Plus, the latest movie news and our scene of the week!

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Reel Reviews 14/06/2019 - 'X-Men Dark Phoenix' & 'Late Night'

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 23:00:00 GMT

'X-Men Dark Phoenix'

Fox's X-Men finale fails to rise from the ashes

Niall's Verdict - 3/5 stars

'Late Night'

Bitchy-boss comedy provies plenty of laughs

Ross' Verdict - 4/5 stars

Plus, our first 'Retro Review' from LMFM listener Wendy Lawlor 'I Love You to Death', movie news & Netflix recommends.

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Reel Reviews 31/05/2019 - 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' & 'The Perfection'

Thu, 30 May 2019 23:00:00 GMT

'Godzilla: King of the Monsters'

Monster disaster movie - a disaster of a monster movie!

Niall's Verdict - 2/5 stars
Ross' Verdict - 1/5 stars

'The Perfection'
Netflix thriller blends several superior movies but twists & turns keep you entertained

Niall's Verdict - 3/5 stars
Ross' Verdict - 3/5 stars

Plus, the latest movie news, updates & our scene of the week!

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Reel Reviews 24/05/2019 - 'Aladdin' & 'Rocketman'

Thu, 23 May 2019 23:00:00 GMT

'Aladdin'

Paint by numbers live action remake fails to take us to a whole new world

Niall's Verdict - 3/5 stars
Ross' Verdict - 1/5 stars

'Rocketman'

Flamboyant musical biopic following the troubled earlier years of music icon Elton John

Niall's Verdict - 3/5 stars
Ross' Verdict - 4/5 stars

Plus Movie News, Netflix Recommends and the Scene of the Week!

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Reel Reviews 17/05/2019 - 'Detective Pikachu', 'The Hustle' & 'John Wick 3 Parabellum'

Thu, 16 May 2019 23:00:00 GMT

'Detective Pikachu'

Witty wise-cracks and premo-production design elevate this kiddie neo noir.

Niall's Verdict - 3/5 stars

'The Hustle'

A few decent laughs can't pull these Dirty Rotten Scoundrels from mediocrity

Ross' Verdict - 2/5 stars

'John Wick 3 Parabellum'

Light on story, heavy on action - another thrilling addition to the John Wick franchise

Niall's Verdict - 4/5 stars
Ross' Verdict - 3/5 stars

Plus Movie News, Netflix Recommends and the Scene of the Week!

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Reel Reviews 10/05/2019 - 'Tolkien' & 'Long Shot'

Thu, 09 May 2019 23:00:00 GMT

'Tolkien'

Biopic of author's early years delivers earnest romance, but little insight into its subject

Niall's Verdict -2/5 stars

'Long Shot'

Wins over hearts & minds with likeability and charm
Niall's Verdict -3/5 stars

Plus Movie News, Netflix Recommends and the Scene of the Week!

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Reel Reviews 03/05/2019 - 'Knock Down the House'

Thu, 02 May 2019 23:00:00 GMT

'Knock down the house'

Four determined women challenge big money politicians in this inspiring political documentary

Niall's Verdict - 3/5 stars
Ross' Verdict - 3/5 stars

Plus, the movie news, Netflix recommends & our brand new 'Retro Reviews' segment.

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Reel Reviews 26/04/2019 - 'Avengers: Endgame'

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 23:00:00 GMT

'Avengers Endgame'

A thrilling & satisfying conclusion to a story spanning 11 years & 22 movies

Niall's verdict - 5/5 stars
Ross' verdict - 5/5 stars

Hear our spoiler free review & reaction from the crowd at the Arc Cinema on the opening night!

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Reel Reviews 12/04/2019 - 'Shazam!', 'Missing Link' & 'The Sisters Brothers'

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 23:00:00 GMT

'Shazam!'
Fun Superhero adventure with humour and heart

Niall's Verdict - 4/5 stars

'Missing Link'
Beautifully animated stop-motion escapade with old fashioned charm

Niall's Verdict - 3/5 stars

'The Sisters Brothers'
Great cast deliver a misfit western big on character but light on plot

Niall's Verdict - 3/5 stars

Plus film news, the scene of the week and a competition!

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Reel Reviews 05/04/2019 - 'Dumbo' & 'Pet Sematary'

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 23:00:00 GMT

'Dumbo'
Tim Burton's flying elephant remake fails to soar

Niall's Verdict - 2/5 stars
Ross' verdict - 1/5 stars

'Pet Sematary'
Sturdy Stephen King adaptation delivers solid scares

Niall's Verdict - 2/5 stars
Ross' Verdict - 4/5 stars

Plus all the latest news from the world of movies and Netflix!

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Reel Reviews 29/03/2019 - 'Us', 'Fisherman's Friends' & 'The Dirt'

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

'Us'
Jordan Peele's excellent follow up to 'Get Out' delivers thought provoking terror

Niall's Verdict - 5/5 stars
Ross' Verdict - 5/5 stars

'Fisherman's Friends'
Wholesome true story of singing fishermen & small communities

Ross' Verdict - 3/5 stars

'The Dirt'
Fun but flat biopic of Mötley Crüe degenerates

Ross' Verdict - 2/5 stars

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Reel Reviews 22/03/2019 - 'What Men Want'

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

'What Men Want'
Very little to recommend in this gender-swap flop

Niall's Verdict - 1/5 stars
Ross' Verdict - 1/5 stars

Plus the latest in movie & Netflix news

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Reel Reviews 15/03/2019 - 'Miss Bala' & 'Triple Frontier'

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

'Miss Bala'
Mixture of soap opera & action thriller fails to satisfy

Niall's Verdict -2/5 stars
Ross' Verdict - 1/5 stars

'Triple Frontier'
A solid actioner from Netflix with an impressive cast

Niall's Verdict - 3/5 stars
Ross' Verdict - 4/5 stars

Plus, ahead of St Patrick's Day we look at some of the worst Irish accents in movies.

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Reel Reviews 08/03/2019- 'The Hole in the Ground' & 'Captain Marvel'

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

'The Hole In The Ground'
Cast impress in Irish horror but we have seen a lot of it before

3/5 stars

'Captain Marvel'

The future of Marvel movies is here and she is fantastic

4/5 stars

Plus, the latest movie news & we chat to James Quinn Markey, star of 'The Hole in the Ground' and our top female action heroes for International Women's Day.

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Reel Reviews 01/03/2019 - 'On the Basis of Sex' & 'Fighting with my Family'

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

'On the basis of sex'
Ross' Verdict: 3/5 stars

'Fighting with my family'
Niall's Verdict: 3/5 stars

Plus, the latest in movie & Netflix news

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Reel Reviews 25/02/2019 - 'The Lego Movie 2' & 'Happy Death Day 2U'

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Oscars 2019 special on Reel Reviews. Were Ross and Niall's Oscar winner predictions accurate? The guys discuss the winners, losers and surprises from this year's awards.

The Lego Movie 2

Niall's verdict : 4/5

Happy Death Day 2U

Ross' verdict : 2/5

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Reel Reviews 14/02/2019 - Valentine's Special

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Ross Leahy & Niall O Brien our new film reviewers join Sinéad for their first Reel Reviews on 11-1. As it's Valentine's day Ross discussed the typical romantic loved up couple films while Niall took the cynical anti-Valentines day approach.

Movies discussed:

When Harry Met Sally

Notting Hill

10Things I hate about you

Gone Girl

They Came Together

Double Indemnity

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Reel Reviews 18/04/2019 - 'Little' & 'Hellboy'

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT

'Little'

'Big' shake up occasionally fun but with little charm

Ross' verdict - 2/5 stars

'Hellboy'

Demonic superhero delivers grotesque gore but little else

Niall's verdict - 3/5 stars

Plus, movie news & our favourite hidden 'Easter Eggs' in movies.

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