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JAMIE’S GOOD NEWS christy Moore played the Riverside Park Hotel last week and despite being my twelfth time seeing him I still left the hall blown away. There was a general sense of good vibes in the room and the audience were in it from the beginning. The songs and stories flowed effortlessly and the jukebox was in full swing. Two highlights – an impromptu call for Rocky Road To dublin brought the bodhran out and it was a magical tour de force of wordplay and the haunting rhythm of the ancient drum. Second highlight? Converting a friend to the sheer magic that is Christy. Two hours and twenty minutes in the company of a true master of his craft and he was joined by Wexford’s own declan Sinnott who continues to weave aural magic. He is the epitome of a great player, he never steps over the words or the melody, Declan comes in under it and plays beautifully enhancing the magic already there. The boys were joined on percussion by a young man called Jimmy Higgins from Galway. Higgins added another flavour to the already brimming musical pot, a lovely addition. A great night! 50 SHADES OF WTF The first thing that strikes you about the film version of E.L. James’ crazily popular novel 50 Shades Of Grey is the opening half. The phallic imagery in this short space of time is absolutely crazy. It is everywhere, big massive buildings, fast cars, pencils with our eponymous hero’s name emblazoned on them. It actually made me giggle uncontrollably. Subtlety is not a word that you can associate with this film. They literally slap you in the face with it
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View From The Nosebleeds for the opening half. I say the opening half because this deals with the build up to what, let’s be honest we all came to see. So how does the build-up fare? It doesn’t. This film has one of the worst scripts I have ever had the misfortune of hearing tumble out of actors’ mouths.
You actually feel genuinely sorry for them at points. There are clangers bigger than space in this mess of words. At times, the film and the innuendos feel like a modern carry On. The dialogue is lazy, pedestrian and at times downright insulting to the audience. This fact is driven home by
two soulless, vapid performances from our leads. Jamie dornan sleepwalks his way through the whole two hour running time. No personality, no characterisation, no emotion. A massive disappointment as he was amazing in The fall. In my humblest opinion, he is
not ready to carry a film yet. dakota Johnson fares slightly better as anastasia Steele (on a side note, this name is ridiculous and does not ring true once, who calls their child anastasia these days, no wonder she has issues). As I stated previously, they are not helped by a slow, boring-as-hell script. But she
does better than Fornan and invests some personality into her character. But overall, they have zero chemistry and their relationship plays out like a cheap soft core film. One of my biggest bones of contention with the film was the overall attitude towards women. Christian Grey may be wealthy, unbelievably attractive but he is a complete and utter prick. He unsettlingly weaves into serial killer territory with some of his actions, and he is also a massive stalker. But it’s ok because he had “mummy issues”. Let me tell you something pal another fictional character with serious parental issues was a young Bruce wayne. Only difference was he used his problems and situation to actually try and make the world a better place. He didn’t want to punish women, you mentaler. Look, at the end of the day, none of the words I have written will matter one iota as the film smashed records left, right and centre and will keep doing so. And the sequels will be even more popular. But there you go, that’s my two cents on it. A soulless, cash-in of a film that will give you some cheap thrills, much like jumping off a wall or running with scissors. And while I’m here, if you want a film that actually has a bit of sizzle I can highly recommend Secretary with Maggie Gyllenhall and James Spader. n
Templeshannon Community Centre
INDooR MaRkET
First Friday of every month 9am to 4pm With a range of both new and used clothing and footwear to choose from, there's bound to be something to suit every style and taste. Other stalls offer ornaments and trinkets, children’s toys, jewellery, books and artwork, and an array of delicious homemade cakes. The indoor market facilitates the local community by offering a service for local people by local people. All proceeds go toward the maintenance and upkeep of the Community Centre. The cost of a stall is €10 for one table. To book please contact Bernie or Vicki at the Community Centre reception on (053) 923 7511, or email: reception@templeshannonccc.com
Invite to Vinnie’s
Everyone is invited to Vinnie’s Bar & Lounge on the Island Road, Enniscorthy, on Saturday 7th March for the official opening of their spectacularly renovated function room. With a great live band, Nixon, playing on the night and with Finger Food, Door Prize of a Drinks Hamper, Drinks Promotion, and lots more, it promises to be a party night to remember. It is also a wonderful opportunity to view the new function room and to enquire about the many benefits of holding your family/work/club events in Vinnie’s. See you there on the 7th! Doors open at 8.00pm.
our newly renoVaTed funcTion room:
Fiacra Doyle busking on Enniscorthy’s Rafter Street. Buskers are always welcome on our streets. Pic: Donal Cullen.
official opening: 7th march doors open 8pm liVe music by nixon, finger food, door prize of a drinks hamper, drinks promoTion, and loTs more
superb parTy Venue:
The Wizard of Oz Enniscorthy Musical Society’s upcoming production of THE WIZARD OF OZ will take place in Colaiste Bride Enniscorthy from Tues 7th April to Sat 11th April 2015. A show for all the family – not to be missed. The cast is: Dorothy - Roisin Barry. Auntie Em - Catherine Gladney. Uncle Henry - Sean O'Brien. Miss Gulch and Wicked Witch
of the West - Therese Canavan Bolger. Professor Marvel and Wizard of Oz -Lorcan Dunne. Glinda - Caroline O'Connell. Scarecrow - Graham Finerty. Tin Man - James Dobbs. Lion - Gearoid McCauley. Munchkinland Officials - James Freeman and Rory Cunnea. Facebook: “Enniscorthy Musical Society”. n
free room hire seating for 120 people we can organise food and music for all occasions - christenings, anniversaries, birthdays, commmunions, confirmations great party atmosphere…
monster dart Tournament st patrick's day 4pm with music afterwards by greenweed
Vinnie’s ISland Road EnnISCoRthy Call in to us any time – Eircom wifihub hotspot See us on Facebook for info and special offers
Tel: 053-9236487