Wilde

Gone Wilde: 1. Katherine Lynch and Julian Benson; 2. Keith Thomas and Emma Quinlan; 3. Danielle Moyles and Emily McKeogh. (Pix. BMcE)

After much hype new bar and club Wilde has seen its official launch on the Dublin social scene.  The sound of beating drums, Fire eaters, stilt walkers, snake charmers and dancers greeted guests upon arrival with no expense spared on the lavish soiree. 

Creating the most stunning floral arrangements, Elegant Flowers had the venue resemble an Aladdin’s Cave. Absolut cocktails flowed all night with Berry Mojito’s and Mango & Apple Martini’s being the favourites. Wilde also spoiled its guests with exclusive catering from Ali Davis who flew in celebratory chef Kristen Zschokke to give their guests delicious, decadent, food.

The venue will operate as an upmarket bar in the early evenings before introducing an eclectic entertainment programme and club elements later in the night.  Open 7 nights a week from 6pm until late, Wilde will have an exciting and varied entertainment programme catering for all tastes. 

Shadow Dancer

Shadow Dancing: 1. Actors David Wilmot, Shane Gillen, director James Marsh and actor Michael  McElhatton. (Pix. BMcE)

A special screening of acclaimed new movie SHADOW DANCER, starring Clive Owen and Andrea Riseborough and directed by James Marsh, took place  at the Light House Cinema, Smithfield.

Set in 1990’s Belfast, Shadow Dancer is a heart-wrenching thriller about a woman forced to betray all she believes in for the sake of her son. Director James Marsh depicts the conflict in Northern Ireland from the point of view of a woman whose daily life is a constant struggle for survival but who is nonetheless determined to create a better future.

Guests in attendance included Academy Award winning director James Marsh (Man On Wire), David Wilmot (Shadow Dancer), Shane Gillen, Aoibheann McCaul, Bill Hughes, Carl Shabaan.

Shadow Dancer (15A) is in cinemas now.

Farmleigh art

At the launch of 'Bricks in the Rain' and 'Gardens' at the OPW's Farmleigh Gallery in Phoenix Park: 1. Helen Kilmartin and Maoliosa Marry; 2. Jo Martin and Sarah Sheridan. (Pix: Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland)

http://www.farmleigh.ie/Gallery/Exhibitions/ 

Silence Please

Cult Film Fans: 1. Isaac Boss and Fionn Carr; 2. Grace Fox and Courtney Smith; 3. Shane Gillen and Paul McNulty. (Pix. Brian McEvoy)

Following on from the highly successful screenings of cult classics Reservoir Dogs, Snatch, Alien, Blues Brothers and The Usual Suspects, the Jameson Cult Film Club returned to Dublin for its biggest and most electrifying double screening to date. Dublin’s Mansion House was completely transformed into the Baltimore State Forensic Hospital for an exclusive screening of the 1991 horror thriller The Silence of the Lambs.

Organisers of the Jameson Cult Film Club were once again challenged with transporting the audience straight into the menacing world of Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Buffalo Bill and lucky ticket holders were not left disappointed!  Live theatre and special effects timed perfectly with on-screen action helped to create an electric atmosphere throughout the screening.

Jameson and Ginger cocktails along with ‘buffalo bill’ burgers were served  while renowned DJ Aidan Kelly took to the decks after the screening.  Enjoying the night were rugby players Devin Toner, Isaac Boss, Mike Ross and Rhys Ruddock, male models Sam Homan and Carl Shaaban along with actor Fergus Kiely, Shane Lennon and entertainer Shane Gillen, Michelle O’Doherty, model Sinead Noonan ,TV3's Lisa Cannon as well as Audrey Hamilton and Grace Fox.

For the uninitiated, Jameson Cult Film Club is all about watching your favourite cult films at spectacular screenings, staged to transport you into the film’s universe. This is a free event for movie fans, with details at www.jamesoncultfilmclub.ie.