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Belfast’s feminist film festival to host 4 days of films, discussions, panels across the city

Soapbox on October 17, 2018, 11:34 am

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“We want these important films to reach a new audience in Belfast and promote discussion about the things that affect women’s lives here and around the world every day.” Belfast’s feminist film festival – WANDA – proudly presents a second edition of exciting, diverse, new and retrospective films directed by women. Over four days the festival will feature films, panels, and a quiz at locations across the city such as Queen’s Film Theatre, Black Box, Beanbag Cinema, and the Accidental …

#CinemaDay17 screenings of ‘At the Edge of the Union’ and ‘Death on the Rock’

Alan Meban (Alan in Belfast) on August 27, 2017, 6:23 pm

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TWO CONTROVERSIAL TV documentaries which Margaret Thatcher’s government tried to censor are being screened on Monday evening as part of FilmHubNI’s Cinema Day 2017. The BBC’s Real Lives: At the Edge of the Union and ITV’s This Week: Death on the Rock.

Discuss, Debate, Discover: NI Festival of Social Science (5-11 Nov) #ESRCFestival

Alan Meban (Alan in Belfast) on November 2, 2016, 5:50 pm

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What is public art’s role in reimagining Northern Ireland’s post-conflict identity? What was the social impact of the 1941 Belfast Blitz? A look at the OU’s prisons oral history project. The role of sport in society – transformative or not? And discussing being an parent with an autistic child.

Big Politics Pub Quiz: one week to go

Patrick Corrigan on November 12, 2012, 9:59 pm

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There’s just one week to go before the Great Big Politics Pub Quiz, and as Malcolm Tucker once memorably said: “I’ve got a to-do list here that’s longer than a f#cking Leonard Cohen song.” The politicians are coming down from the hill and they’re headed for The Black Box. Tuesday 20 November, from 7:30pm to be precise. Currently confirmed to take a turn in the quiz-master’s chair are UUP leader, Mike Nesbitt; Environment Committee chair, Anna Lo MBE; Policing Board …

Great BIG Politics Quiz: tickets now on sale!

Patrick Corrigan on September 9, 2011, 12:13 am

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Former (edit: see comment #1) Belfast City Councillor Niall Kelly reckons the SDLP South Belfast team are out to retain their Great Big Politics Quiz champions title: I know that ballot box brainiacs from other parties, campaign groups, public affairs companies and the media will be out to prove him wrong. Indeed, there might even be the odd blogger who fancies getting a team together for a tilt at the title. Well you can all now pre-book your places as ticket …

POTD – Elizabeth Cook (and Tim Carroll)

Moochin Photoman on January 17, 2011, 10:41 am

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Yesterday afternoon i was fortunate enough to be amongst the 140+ audience to witness the Irish debut of Elizabeth Cook as part of the Out to Lunch festival. Since 2000 Cook has made 300+ appearances at the Grand Ole Ophrey and yesterdays show was evidence of why she has already made so many appearances and without doubt will make many many more. Tender, heartfelt, ballsy Americana with more than a little hint of hill billy, she is as she said, …

POTD – “It couldn’t happen here”

Moochin Photoman on January 9, 2011, 10:02 am

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One of the 10 spoof posters on display at the Black Box for gigs that “could have been or should have been” as part of the Out to Lunch festival 10 local designers were specially commissioned by Dragon records to produce the posters which are limited to an edition of 10 each and, at £25 each, seem to me to be a bargain for a unique and distinctive piece of art. I know which one i’ll be buying. This by …

POTD – Steve Bell

Moochin Photoman on January 8, 2011, 11:45 am

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Guardian cartoonist Steve Bell discussing his craft yesterday as part of the Out to Lunch festival. The phrase gentle giant could have been written to describe Steve. He ran through some of his more famous (iconic) cartoons and talked about the process of development. My favourite quote from yesterday “Yeah i’ve upset a lot of politicians over the years. So what? F*ck them” Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as …