Bren Murphy

Multimedia marketing creative, writer and podcaster

Bren Murphy is a Dublin-based multimedia marketing creative for RTÉ television. In his spare time, he chats about horror films on the Under Your Bed horror podcast.

You will be thinking about Sentimental Value for weeks

Don't finalise your "favourite films of 2025" list just yet. This Norwegian latecomer is a major contender. Joachim Trier's follow-up to the universally acclaimed The Worst Person in the World does not disappoint.

Movie Review • 28 Dec 25

Shelby Oaks: a decent seasonal watch

Lots of fun ideas add up to an engaging but ultimately empty experience in this horror tale

Movie Review • 28 Oct 25

Girls & Boys: A mini-odyssey on a Halloween night

After the global success of Normal People, it's baffling that we weren't inundated with more complicated Trinity student romances on screen (the literary world certainly got its share).

Movie Review • 19 Sep 25

From Ground Zero: a riveting look at life in Gaza

This powerful collection of 22 short films made by Palestinians living through the Gaza war is a testament to the resilience of cinema itself

Movie Review • 13 Sep 25

Eddington: conspiracy and dread in small-town USA

A shocking and provocative tale of conspiracies and small-town politics gone wild as director Ari Aster continues to tackle subjects that send a shiver down the viewer's spine. This time, it's the year 2020.

Movie Review • 22 Aug 25

Friendship is a laugh-out-loud comedy masterclass

A blossoming bromance turns into a cringey, laugh-out-loud comedy masterclass with Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson.

Movie Review • 17 Jul 25

Pamela Anderson makes a comeback in The Last Showgirl

A 57-year-old Las Vegas showgirl clings to her past in this charming comeback vehicle for 90s icon, Pamela Anderson

Movie Review • 28 Feb 25

Barry Keoghan delivers a chilling performance, doing what he does best - characters of moral ambiguity with a streak of malevolence. Photo credit: Nick Cooke

Barry Keoghan is chilling in Bring Them Down

A disturbingly dark and gripping tale of rivalry and vengeance between neighbouring shepherds in this strong directorial debut

Movie Review • 08 Feb 25

A loving and entertaining tribute to an American TV institution

Saturday Night is a treat to see on one of your own

Saturday Night, a behind-the-scenes story of the 90-minute build-up to the very first episode of Saturday Night Live, is a loving and entertaining tribute to an American TV institution.

Movie Review • 30 Jan 25

Emilia Pérez: A powerful and unique musical drama

A powerful and unique musical drama led by a cast of undeniable talent

Movie Review • 21 Dec 24