Post Tagged with: "Finnegan On Films"

Nevermind the blood and guts, spend Halloween with a good spooky family movie says our movie guy, James Finnegan… AFTER many weeks sitting at home eating too many sweets and wearing masks, it is good to have a more traditional excuse to sit at home, eat sweets and wear masks. […]

Since we will all be staying in for a while, here are three selections available on Netflix to consider chosen by our movie guy, James Finnegan… One of Alfred Hitchcock’s most famous films is Rebecca. Based on the novel by Daphne du Maurier and made in 1940, it got him […]

No shortage of films available to entertain us as we stay at home, with some Netflix selections and the Kerry International Film Festival this weekend says our movie guy James Finnegan… At time of writing, there are discussions going on trying to decide what Covid level we should be at, […]

With the new restrictions in place and the Omniplex closed, James Finnegan checks out some offerings on Netflix… Unfortunately, the Tralee Omniplex is closed due to the Level Three Covid restrictions.  Like all businesses affected by this global pandemic, there is an industry reaction in terms of productions halted and […]

James Finnegan says Aaron Sorkin’s gets the best out of a wonderful cast in ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7′ which plays at the Omniplex this week… I understand that this film has been thirteen years in development.  It is hard to imagine any other time during this period where […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, looks at what’s playing in Tralee Omniplex this week… Three very different offerings on show this week at Tralee Omniplex including science fiction (I hope!), a romantic comedy musical and a wonderful Irish made true life documentary that tells a great human story. Street Leagues […]

Among this week’s selections at Tralee Omniplex are two films that could not be more different in style and tone, but both deservedly enjoy a faithful and enthusiastic following says our movie guy, James Finnegan… Woah, Dude! It’s thirty years since Bill and Ted’s last chapter of their ‘Excellent Adventure’ […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, looks at what’s playing at the Omniplex this week… This week’s reviews include a delightful combination of murder and romance.  What more could you ask from your local Omniplex? Personally, the big film this week is Knives Out, a delightfully modern take on the Agatha […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, say there is no shortage of fantasy in this week’s offerings at the Tralee Omniplex, appealing to all ages and genres… The new release this week is The New Mutants, the thirteenth and final chapter in the 20th Century X-Men series of films. This was […]

James Finnegan says ‘Tenet’ is right up there with Christopher Nolan’s best work… Welcome to the film that we seem to have been waiting for forever one and which has the hopes of the cinema world on its shoulders. Yes, Christopher Nolan’s latest opus has arrived and you will be […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, takes a look at what’s playing at the Omniplex this week… Bohemian Rhapsody is a recent classic, and also the highest-grossing biography movie of all time.  It is the story of Freddie Mercury, lead singer of Queen. It is, of course, impossible to cram someone’s […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan says this week sees an eclectic choice of old favourites and a new version of a well known story at Tralee Omniplex… A Quiet Place was a well-received and multi-nominated film from 2018. It followed the lives of the Abbott family as they struggle to […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, takes a look at one of modern cinemas finest directors, Christopher Nolan, with a couple of his movies playing at Tralee Omniplex… It has been a good couple of weeks for those who enjoy the films of director, producer and writer Christopher Nolan. While we […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, says there’s a mix of new releases and old favourites at the Omniplex this week… I am delighted to say that there are not only one, but two, new releases available this week at the Tralee Omniplex.  Even better, one of them is an Irish […]

With Tralee Omniplex back to business, our movie guy James Finnegan takes a look at some great old movies playing as part of the ‘Bring It Back’ season… The great news that the Omniplex has reopened is another sign of the gentle return to what passes for normal. Yes, these […]

This week, our movie guy, James Finnegan selects three films on Netflix from arguably the greatest director of all-time, Steven Spielberg… This week’s selections from Netflix come from the extraordinary talent that is Steven Spielberg. As a producer, director and screenwriter, he has helped shape modern storytelling in ways that […]

As options for socialising at night begin to appear next week with opening of restaurants, James Finnegan takes a look at a mixed bag of movies to entertain on Netflix if you stay at home… AS we move back towards what passes for normal life, this week’s selections from Netflix […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan’s selections are especially for dads this week… This week’s selection is based around the Dads – and granddads – for the weekend that is in it. It is a selection based on ‘Guys on Tour’, and as we all know, what happens on tour, stays […]

This week our movie guy, James Finnegan, takes a look at three films from the wonderfully talented and successful Coen Brothers…   Joel and Ethan write, direct and produce their films jointly.  They mix and match many genres and styles, and there are three available on Netflix that give a […]

James Finnegan delves far back into the archives, well 2017 anyway, to seek out the best movies from that year available on Netflix… Back to the usual Netflix selection recommendations this week with films that all came out in 2017. It now seems like a lifetime ago, but these movies […]

This week, our movie guy, James Finnegan looks at a film with strong Tralee connections which is now available to watch on Amazon Prime… It is a particular personal joy to recommend this week’s film. ‘Misty Button’ is a great black comedy and action crime caper, with a touch of […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, picks three movies where the protagonists have faced challenges in their lives…  Welcome to this week’s recommendations from the Netflix selections. I thought this week we would have a look at three films, two based on true stories, showing how unique challenges can be entertaining […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, says there are some great selections on Netflix on the theme of people who, by choice or circumstance, are loners… One of the great traditions of cinema storytelling is that of the individual taking a stand, on their own, against the majority ora challenging situation. […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, offers a quirky quartet of cinematic delights for your delectation… This week’s selection from the Netflix offerings offer a range of genres, but, like all the best films, all look at life from a slightly quirky angle – or maybe that is just me? In […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, has some fantastic films of true stories to recommend on Netflix… AT this unique time, we can only imagine how current events will be depicted in years to come in films and books. After all, there is a great tradition of true life stories being […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan’s Netflix recommendations this week are a pick n mix selection of romance, comedy, drama and family fun, which are sure to entertain… I haven’t recommended a musical yet in these reviews, so let’s have a look at one of the classics.  West Side Story (1961) […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, takes a look at spy movies and finds some gems for you to enjoy on Netflix…  This was supposed to be the week when James Bond returned with ‘No Time to Die’.  Who would have thought that a tiny microbe could do what Dr No, […]

Missing sports? James Finnegan has five movies to watch to while a few hours away during the lockdown… It is fair to say that Sport does not always translate easily to the screen, probably because actors are not always convincing athletes, and vice versa. However, there are a few films […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, chooses five movies available on Netflix that’ll give you a much-needed laugh… I think we can all agree we could do with a bit of light relief, so here are some options available for viewing on Netflix.  Once again, please feel free to add your […]

As filming on productions close all over the world, our movie guy, James Finnegan, revisits some of the classic thrillers with four different permutations and perspectives on that staple premise…The Chase…  First comes the film that reset the template for the summer blockbuster – Jaws (1975). Starring Roy Scheider, Robert […]