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Rattlebag
Review

On our Rattlebag Review this month, Sinead Gleeson, Denis Kehoe and Michael Feeney Callan join us to throw a critical eye over some of the latest offerings from the world of the Arts.

The programme will be broadcast at the later time of 8.30pm as part of the Best of Rattlebag.

Captured is an exhibition from Irish digital artists at the Hub in Dublin. It features work from Ian Corcoran, Stoneypockets, Anne Maree Barry, Tracy Staunton, the Hyperion Project and Fergus Kelly. Images and sounds are available at www.thedigitalhub.com

 
Room Temperature

Fergus Kelly
 
Thank You For Smoking

Directed by Jason Reitman

Thank You For Smoking is the new film from Jason Reitman, which stars Aaron Eckhart as Nick Naylor, chief spokesman for the American tobacco industry, who spins on behalf of cigarettes while trying to remain a role model for his twelve-year-old son. The film opens at selected Irish cinemas this weekend.

The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil is this months book. It tells the story of Inner Horner, a nation so small it can only accommodate one citizen at any one time. It is written by George Saunders, includes the short story collection ‘In Persuasion Nation’ and is published by Bloomsbury priced at around €17.00. For more information on the book and its author see www.georgesaundersland.com.

Under the Iron Sea is the new second album from English trio Keane. It’s available on Island Records. More information about the band and the album is available on-line at www.keanemusic.com.

If you have any comments on any of the items featured in Rattlebag Review please email us at rattle@rte.ie

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