Inspired by legendary Irish playwright and poet Brendan Behan’s extraordinary memoir, Borstal Boy depicts the artistic and sexual awakenings in sixteen-year-old IRA soldier Behan during a term in an English reform school. Forced to live among the “enemy,” the idealistic Behan (Shawn Hatosy) gradually discovers he actually likes the English. Adding to his confusion, he … Continue reading →

I had to sit in the very front row when I went to see Shanghai Knights; not the best vantage point from which to watch a film that features little more than a series of dizzying stunts and high-speed acrobatics. Before the 90 minutes were up, I’d developed a throbbing headache. Strangely, it wasn’t my … Continue reading →