The kallys® – The Best TV, Podcasts and Films of 2023
A consolidated post with links to all of the kally awards for my favourite visual and audio storytelling in 2023.
Tag: film
The Kallys: Film: Best of 2023
My wholly subjective Kally Awards for the best films of 2023. These have a specific documentary twist to them…
Watch this: Jeff Bezos Rowing Boat
A mesmerising film by Bobby Fingers about his creation of a rowing boat that looks like Jeff Bezos. A slice of genius.
Wim Wenders on Creativity
Wise words from German filmmaker Wim Wenders
10 of my absolutely favourite films – from the sublime to the ridiculous
A list of my ten favourite films of all time. A random mix of documentaries, action movies, comedies and even German cinema.
American Road Trip
Took a US road trip that I filmed and edited with Rayban Stories. Turned out quite well.
Top Gun: Maverick – Top entertainment
I saw “Top Gun: Maverick” on an IMAX screen last night and what a buzz it was. It was such a feast for the senses – booming audio, breathtaking aerial photography, and that iconic soundtrack (surely the best use of a gong in a song ever?). I switched off my critical voice and enjoyed it for […]
The Batman is a masterpiece
Had a rare night out at the cinema yesterday. Saw The Batman. I was bowled over by it. It is an atmospheric, arty, well-crafted piece of cinema. A film noir-ish, Blade Runner vibe with a gorgeous film score. Robert Pattinson, Colin Farrell (who is unrecognisable in his makeup) and Zoe Kravitz were the standouts in […]
Angels of dublin – short film
Back in the late 90s, myself and my friend Jakob made some arty little short films together. With a shared interest in German filmmaker Wim Wenders (specifically the film Himmel Uber Berlin) and U2, we set out with a camera to film in the abandoned power plant in Poolbeg in Dublin. I then recorded a […]
Modern Ireland – a short film
A few years ago my good friend, documentary filmmaker David Bagnall (Getting Out), was visiting from New York, so we met up with another friend and filmmaker, David O’Sullivan (Moore Street Masala), and headed out without a script, and decided to try and make a short film in a single day. There was such a freedom […]
