Dylan Tighe Movies
- 1994
In this intense, multi-layered British drama, the lives of three Irish young people living in London are painstakingly examined. The film's realistic presentation of London and all it's problems is notable. The profiled three are friends, Mickey, Mary, and Bimbo. They came to London from Dublin filled with dreams of a better life. Mary is pregnant and the child is apparently Bimbo's. The three separate and each face the grueling realities of London life. The city, though diverse, is not particularly accepting of outsiders and each character will go through similar struggles as they learn about themselves and about life. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jason Barry, Oba Seagrave, (more)
- 1994
- R
A middle-aged Irish bus conductor with a passion for the writings of Oscar Wilde causes controversy when he attempts to stage Wilde's Salome in this period drama set in early 1960s Dublin. Alfie Byrne (Albert Finney) is a well-liked local figure, a life-long bachelor who charms his bus passengers with dramatic recitations of Wilde's poetry. One day, he spots a beautiful young woman named Adele (Tara Fitzgerald) who inspires him to attempt to stage Salome with her as the title character. Wilde's play inspires outrage amongst the more conservative members of the community, who attempt to shut Alfie down. Rather than giving in, however, Alfie chooses to be true to himself, a decision that forces him to face his true self, particularly his feelings towards his young, handsome co-worker Robbie Fay (Rufus Sewell). ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi
- Starring:
- Albert Finney, Brenda Fricker, (more)
The Snapper is Stephen Frears's adaptation of the second book in Roddy Doyle's Barrytown Trilogy. The Curley family is a poor but eccentric and loving Irish family. Oldest daughter Sharon (Tina Kellegher) announces she is pregnant, but refuses to reveal the identity of the father to anyone. Her father, Dessie (Colm Meaney), is supportive, but begins to chafe at the derisive gossip aimed at his family and his daughter. This leads to a confrontation between the two that is, like the rest of the movie, simultaneously funny and sad. The family waits in the hospital as Sharon gives birth to the snapper (Irish slang for an infant). The other books in the Barrytown Trilogy were also adapted into films featuring Colm Meaney as the father: The Commitments, directed by Alan Parker, and The Van, directed by Stephen Frears. Doyle had a hand in the screenplay for all three. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Starring:
- Colm Meaney, Tina Kellegher, (more)
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