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Seán was joined by Fionnuala Jones, Dean McGuinness, Deirdre Molumby with thanks to Marks and Spencer!This week's booze:Habesha, German Helles-Style LagerBayreuther, German Helles-Style Lager
Hosted by Andrew Quinn and Darren Mooney, this week with special guests Deirdre Molumby and Graham Day, The 250 is a (mostly) weekly trip through some of the best (and worst) movies ever made, as voted for by Internet Movie Database Users. New episodes are released every second Saturday at 6pm GMT, with the occasional bonus episode between them. This week, Chris Sanders' and Dean DeBlois' How to Train Your Dragon. On the island of Berk, the Viking settlers have found themselves engaged in a war against dragons spanning literal generations. Hiccup, the son of the town chieftain, struggles to find his place in a community that doesn't value his unique strengths and attributes - he wonders whether he will even be manly enough to hunt and kill dragons. However, a chance encounter with a fallen dragon named Toothless leads Hiccup to question everything that he thinks he knows about dragons. At time of recording, it was ranked 198th on the list of the best movies of all time on the Internet Movie Database.
John Fardy was joined by Michelle Lawlor, Deirdre Molumby and Russell Alford with thanks to Marks and Spencer!This week's booze:Vesevo Beneventano Falanghina, ItalyDomaine Trenel Morgon Cote du Py
Hosted by Andrew Quinn and Darren Mooney, this week with special guest Deirdre Molumby, The 250 is a (mostly) weekly trip through some of the best (and worst) movies ever made, as voted for by Internet Movie Database Users. New episodes are released every second Saturday at 6pm GMT, with the occasional bonus episode between them. This week, the Daniels' Everything Everywhere All At Once. Evelyn Wang struggles to maintain her relationship with her wayward daughter Joy and to manage the laundromat that he owns, while largely ignoring her doting husband Waymond. Taxes are due, and Evelyn's father is making a rare trip to visit the family from China. Just when it looks like things cannot get any more hectic, Evelyn discovers that she might be the key to stop the entire multiverse from collapsing into itself. At time of recording, it was not ranked on the list of the best movies of all time on the Internet Movie Database.
Seán was joined by Dee Reddy, Deirdre Molumby and Leslie Williams live in the Triskel Arts Centre in Cork with thanks to Marks & Spencer!This week's booze:M&S Gecko Rock Chenin Pinot GrigioColle Del Principe Pinot Grigio BlushM&S Gecko Rock Malbec Shiraz
Seán was joined by Fionnuala Jones, Deirdre Molumby and Leslie Williams live in the Set Theatre, Langtons Hotel in Kilkenny with thanks to Marks & Spencer!This week's booze:Conti Priuli Pinot Grigio Blush - RoséMystery Bay - White wineLisboa Bonita - Red wine
Seán was joined by Fionnuala Jones, Deirdre Molumby and Mick O'Connell with thanks to Marks and Spencer!This week's booze:Mazzei Poggio BadiolaBernard Defaix Aligoté
We look ahead now to the big cinema releases of the year – with Pop Culture and Entertainment Expert, Deirdre Molumby. Photo by Pixabay
From Paul Mescal as Gladiator to big blockbusters like Dune Part Two. 2024 was a big year for films, especially for the Irish in the industry. Joining Emmet Oliver for Anton to reflect on some of the notable Irish films, biggest blockbusters and best and worst films of 2024 was Deirdre Molumby, Film and TV Critic
Deirdre Molumby, Pop Culture and Entertainment Expert and Brian Lloyd, Entertainment Journalist
Seán was joined by Deirdre Molumby, Jean Smullen and Fionnuala Jay with thanks to Marks and Spencer.Today's booze:2023 Gui Gas Vinho Verde DOC2021 Herdade de Peso ‘Trinca Bolotas'
Hosted by Andrew Quinn, Darren Mooney, this week with special guest Deirdre Molumby, The 250 is a (mostly) weekly trip through some of the best (and worst) movies ever made, as voted for by Internet Movie Database Users. New episodes are released every second Saturday at 6pm GMT, with the occasional bonus episode between them. This week, Chris Sanders' The Wild Robot. On a remote island, a freak storm brings a surprise visitor: a top of the line service robot. Without any humans around to give her a task, the robot searches for purpose among the island's animal inhabitants. She stumbles across a young gosling, taking on the task of raising the small bird. Although parenting is not part of her programming, this wild robot discovers that love is a powerful force. At time of recording, it was ranked 154th on the list of the best movies of all time on the Internet Movie Database.
Seán was joined by Fionnuala Jones, Dean McGuinness and Deirdre Molumby with thanks to Marks and Spencer.Today's booze:Maisel & Friends Jeff's Bavarian AleAyinger Weizenbock
A new play in London explores the darker side to beloved children's author Roald Dahl and his antisemitism. It begs the question: can you separate the art from the artist? Joining Seán to discuss is Pop Culture and Entertainment Expert, Deirdre Molumby.Image: Manuel Harlan
A new play in London explores the darker side to beloved children's author Roald Dahl and his antisemitism. It begs the question: can you separate the art from the artist? Joining Seán to discuss is Pop Culture and Entertainment Expert, Deirdre Molumby.Image: Manuel Harlan
Hosted by Andrew Quinn, Darren Mooney, this week with special guests Brian Lloyd and Deirdre Molumby, The 250 is a (mostly) weekly trip through some of the best (and worst) movies ever made, as voted for by Internet Movie Database Users. New episodes are released every second Saturday at 6pm GMT, with the occasional bonus episode between them. This week, Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. A year after assuming the identity of Batman, Bruce Wayne has all but demolished organised crime in Gotham. Believing that he can retire and hand over the mantle of the city's protector to District Attorney Harvey Dent, Bruce fails to understand that in the mob's desperation they have turned to the most unlike of allies: a mysterious urban terrorist known only as the Joker. At time of recording, it was ranked 3rd on the list of the best movies of all time on the Internet Movie Database.
Hosted by Andrew Quinn, Darren Mooney and Conor Murphy, this week with special guests Aoife Barry and Deirdre Molumby, The 250 is a (mostly) weekly trip through some of the best (and worst) movies ever made, as voted for by Internet Movie Database Users. New episodes are released every second Saturday at 6pm GMT, with the occasional bonus episode between them. This September, the podcast is going back to school, covering the films on the Irish Leaving Certificate that we have yet to cover. This time, Greta Gerwig's Barbie. In Barbieland, every day is perfect. Just like yesterday. And just like tomorrow. However, one morning, Barbie wakes up and realises that things are not perfect at all. She finds herself contemplating mortality, tumbling through the air and walking on the soles of her feet. Thus begins an epic adventure that will take Barbie into a brave new realm: the real world. At time of recording, it was not ranked on the list of the best movies of all time on the Internet Movie Database.
Sarina Bellissimo, Presenter of The Bellissimo Files Podcast and Deirdre Molumby, Pop Culture and Entertainment Expert joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to review the latest TV and movie releases…
Have superhero movies led to the death of cinema? Former Marvel actor and star of Succession Brian Cox seems to think so, despite the latest superhero movie, Deadpool & Wolverine becoming the second highest grossing movie of 2024.To discuss, Kieran is joined by Deirdre Molumby, Pop Culture and Entertainment Expert and Film Critic, Brian Lloyd.Image: Marvel
Guest host Stefanie Preissner was joined by Deirdre Molumby, Mick O'Connell and Sarina Bellissimo with thanks to Marks and Spencer.Today's booze:2023 Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc2022 Côtes du Rhône Villages red, Domaine de la Solitude
Hosted by Andrew Quinn and Darren Mooney, and this week with special guests Graham Day and Deirdre Molumby, The 250 is a weekly trip through some of the best (and worst) movies ever made, as voted for by Internet Movie Database Users. New episodes are released Saturdays at 6pm GMT. This week, Andrew Stanton's Wall-E. In the distant future, Earth has been abandoned. Towers of garbage loom over a toxic landscape consumed by dust storms. The planet is dead, except for Wall-E, a small service robot assigned the task of cleaning Earth in the hope that the planet might be ready to welcome a returning humanity. Alone and forgotten, Wall-E makes a life for itself among the ruins. At time of recording, it was ranked 59th on the list of the best movies of all time on the Internet Movie Database.
Deirdre Molumby, pop culture and entertainment expert
Seán was joined by Deirdre Molumby, Mick O'Connell and Sarina Bellissimo with thanks to Marks and Spencer.Today's wines are:Pieropan Soave Classico Allegrini Valpolicella
David Beckham caused a stir this weekend when he posted a video of the spice girls singing Karaoke at Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday party… Is this a sign of a reunion? Joining Kieran is Pop Culture and Entertainment expert AND Spice Girls fan, Deirdre Molumby to discuss.
We've all done it - flicked endlessly through the whole of Netflix, Apple TV and Disney for what feels like hours only to end up with absolutely nothing.Apparently we are wasting roughly half an hour every day deciding what to watch! That's three and a half hours a week! Andrea is joined by Pop Culture and Entertainment expert Deirdre Molumby and journalist with The Irish Sun, Nicola Bardon to talk about why we're spoilt for choice.
Stefanie Preissner was joined by Fionnuala Jones, Lynda Coogan and Deirdre Molumby with thanks to Marks and Spencer.Today's wines are listed below:Kolonne Null 100% Riesling 2022 0.5% (Vegan, Sustainable) Weingut Geil 100% Pinot Blanc Trocken 2022 (Vegan, Sustainable)
Hosted by Andrew Quinn and Darren Mooney, and this week with special guests Deirdre Molumby and Ciara Moloney, The 250 is a weekly trip through some of the best (and worst) movies ever made, as voted for by Internet Movie Database Users. New episodes are released Saturdays at 6pm GMT. This week, Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things. Bella Baxter is a most remarkable young woman. Although she has the body of an adult woman, she also seems to possess the mind of a child rapidly developing and growing. Under the guidance of her adoptive father Godwin Baxter and his assistant Max McCandless, Bella tries to navigate the complex and contradictory Victorian soiety, learning much about humanity - and herself. At time of recording, it was ranked 246th on the list of the best movies of all time on the Internet Movie Database.
Sean was joined by Fionnuala Jones, Leslie Williams and Deirdre Molumby, with thanks to Marks and Spencer.Today's wines were-Albet i Noya “El Fanio” Xarel-lo, Penedés, Spain - €20.99-Mas D'En Gil ‘Bellmunt' Priorat, Spain - €28.25
Sean was joined by Fionnuala Jones, Dean McGuinness and Deirdre Molumby for Movies and Booze with thanks to Marks and Spencer.All beers from today's show are listed below:Poppels Haze IPA and Dr. Raptor Double IPA.
Jen chats to Pop Culture and Entertainment Expert, Deirdre Molumby, about Rotten Tomatoes and how to use it right!
Pat Marry, former Garda Detective Inspector and Deirdre Molumby, Pop culture and entertainment expert and journalist with the Irish Independent
Sean was joined by Fionnuala Jones, Jean Smullen and Deirdre Molumby with thanks to Marks and Spencer.Today's wines are listed below:2022 Quinta da Aveleda DOC Vinho Verde €16.00-€18.00 Stockists: Independent off licences including Donnybrook Fair; The Vintry, Rathgar; Jus de Vine, Portmarnock; Sweeneys D3; Brady's, Shankill; Barnhill Stores, Dalkey and McHugh's Artane & Malahide Road. 2019 El Coto Crianza DOCa Rioja € 18.00-20.00 Stockists: Independent off licences including Fresh; Donnybrook Fair; Molloy's (Greater Dublin); Maton's Cork; O'Donovans Off Licences Cork (9 branches) and McHugh's Malahide Road and Artane.
Hosted by Andrew Quinn and Darren Mooney, this week joined by special guest Deirdre Molumby, The 250 is a (mostly) weekly trip through some of the best (and worst) movies ever made, as voted for by Internet Movie Database Users. New episodes are released every second Saturday at 6pm GMT, with the occasional bonus episode between them. This time, to mark the 20th anniversary of its release, Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. After the Battle of Helm's Deep, the forces of men rally at Minas Tirith for one final confrontation against Sauron. At the same time, Frodo and Sam press deeper into Mordor, guided by the mysterious Gollum. However, with the fate of Middle Earth hanging in the balance, this epic struggle may yet come down to the most unlikely of figures. At time of recording, it was ranked 7th on the list of the best movies of all time on the Internet Movie Database.
Jen got the definitive list of Christmas Movies to watch from Pop Culture and Entertainment Expert, Deirdre Molumby!
Sean was joined by Fionnuala Jones, Jean Smullen and Deirdre Molumby with thanks to Marks and Spencer.Today's wines are listed below:All beers from today's show are listed below:2022 B Live Sauvignon Blanc €11.99 Stockists: Spar, EuroSpar, Mace and Londis, nationwide 2021 PepperBox Shiraz €13.50 Stockists: Widely available from supermarkets and Independent Off Licences
Tom Dunne was joined Dean McGuinness, Sarina Bellissimo and Deirdre Molumby with thanks to Marks and Spencer.Today's beers are listed below:Moosehead Small Batch Scratch Series Raspberry Wheat AleMoosehead Small Batch Scratch Series Blueberry Ginger Blonde Ale
Pop Culture & Entertainment Expert, Deirdre Molumby.
Deirdre Molumby, Pop Culture and Entertainment Expert
Sean was joined by Mick O'Connell, Deirdre Molumby and Sarina Bellissimo with thanks to Marks and Spencer.Today's wines are listed below:All beers from today's show are listed below:Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Spicy, brambly, Rhone red from this fantastic family, responsible for one of Chateauneuf du Pape's most famous wines Chateau Beaucastel. Great food wine as we move over into Autumn with Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Hollow Leg Alcohol Free Sparkling Albariño This is the top of the tree for non alcoholic wines. Zippy and fresh with wonderful vinous mouthfeel. Feels like wine as opposed to fruit juice and is bone-dry which truly helps.
A new era for the Late Late Show begins tonight, as Patrick Kielty officially takes the reins. Is the show still the force it once was? Kieran was joined by Terry Prone, chairman of the Communications Clinic and Deirdre Molumby, pop culture and entertainment expert...Image: Andres Poveda
Brian Lloyd, movies editor with ENTERTAINMENT.IE and Deirdre Molumby from Independent.ie
Sean was joined by Annette Freeman, Deirdre Molumby and Dean McGuinness with thanks to Marks and Spencer.Today's wines are listed below:All beers from today's show are listed below:Uiltje Seashore Seesaw Salt and Sour Peach Gose – it is a fruit Gose with an a.b.v. of 4.2%. Pinky and the Grain is a Hibiscus IPA at 6.9% a.b.v. with flavours of cherry, blueberry, spice.
Tomorrow will see cinemas across the country celebrate National Cinema Day with admission tickets at participating cinemas reduced to just €4. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Deirdre Molumby is Audience Editor at Independent.ie and Pop Culture Expert.
Deirdre Molumby, Pop culture and entertainment expert.
Film Reviews, Dave Hanratty & Deirdre Molumby have been watching - The Deepest Breath // While We Watched // Squaring the Circle - My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock, the title of a new film, from Northern Irish director, Mark Cousins.
Hosted by Andrew Quinn and Darren Mooney, and with special guests Graham Day and Deirdre Molumby, This Just In is a subset of The 250 podcast, looking at notable new arrivals on the list of the 250 best movies of all-time, as voted for by Internet Movie Database Users. This time, Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers and Justin K. Thompson's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Sixteen months into his career as Brooklyn's one-and-only Spider-Man, teenager Miles Morales is reunited with his old friend from another universe, Gwen Stacy. However, Gwen brings word of a team of multiversal spider-people headed by the mysterious Miguel O'Hara. Miles quickly discovers that things are not as he expects, and that membership of this team may come at too high a price. At time of recording, it was ranked the 19th best movie of all time on the Internet Movie Database.
Aingeala Flannery's novel, The Amusements, won the 2023 Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award - Dave Hanratty and Deirdre Molumby review new films: Carmen; Reality; Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse; The Boogeyman - The West Cork Chamber Music Festival in and around Bantry - A Century of Style: Fashion Photography, now at the Ulster Museum.
Film Reviews, Deirdre Molumby & Dave Hanratty have been watching - Pray for Our Sinners // Evil Dead Rise // Missing - A Bit of a Writer, A Bit of a Writer: Brendan Behan's Complete Collected Short Prose - All Ireland Drama Festival, All-Ireland Drama Festival in Athlone, which is presented in association with RTÉ.
Chris Wasser and Deirdre Molumby have been watching Creed 3, Close, & Fashion Reimagined - “My Sailor, My Love” Starring James Cosmo as Howard and Bríd Brennan as Annie, against the odds, and the beautiful backdrop of Achill Island, they fall in love - Eleanor Catton returns with a new novel, Birnam Wood.
Deirdre Molumby; author, tv/film critic (Rotten Tomatoes, Entertainment.ie, Independent.ie) chats with me about reality dating show; Love is Blind! We discuss the show's fast track attempts to marriage, how it's similar to post pandemic dating, the relationships on the show and how they reflect modern day relationship problems and insecurities. Full video and next week's ep and solo eps on Patreon: patreon.com/theshiftpodcastFollow: @deirdremolumby on everythingArticle: https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/love-is-blind-netflixs-reality-show-exposes-everything-that-is-wrong-with-dating-in-2022-42179428.htmlUpcoming Dublin gigs:Whelan's gig 27/12 with Tori Piskin: https://www.whelanslive.com/event/katie-boyle/Craic Den gig 3/1with Leland: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/katie-boyle-ill-do-it-myself-tour-show-the-craic-den-comedy-club-tickets-463894199037?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete&keep_tld=1Dm if you need more info and see my link tree for my US gigs!@katieboylecomichttp://www.katieboylecomic.comhttps://linktr.ee/KatieboylecomicThank you for listening