#Liam Óg

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I fucking loved it and everything about it!

It was fucking hilarious and had one or two messages to tell - all in all just awesome! Not one bad thing to say about it

01/14/2025

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"Kneecap"

There's a fun, rowdy, and defiant energy to this biopic about the hell-raising Irish rap trio of the same name.

Director Rich Peppiatt‘s rowdy, frenzied film “Kneecap” is a lively biopic based on the hell-raising Irish rap trio of the same name. You’ve probably never heard of these musicians, but the film celebrates the general sense of anarchy as these young men become key figures in a civil rights movement to save their mother tongue. It’s a story about finding your voice in a world that seems determined…

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Kneecap

directed by Rich Peppiatt, 2024

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Kneecap (2024)

This is a Movie Health Community evaluation. It is intended to inform people of potential health hazards in movies and does not reflect the quality of the film itself. The information presented here has not been reviewed by any medical professionals.

Kneecap has several unpredictable scenes of extreme strobe lights in bar, nightclub, and concert settings. There are multiple scenes with bright strobe lights on emergency vehicles in dark environments.

There is some infrequent handheld and shaking camera work.

Flashing Lights: 10/10. Motion Sickness: 4/10.

TRIGGER WARNING: There is extensive drug use in this film. This results in a brief vomiting incident in one scene.

NOTE: Admin Brandon's review and evaluation of Deadpool and Wolverine is now available on our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MovieHealth, and will be posted to Facebook, Tumblr, and YouTube on Tuesday.

Video ID: Admin Brandon's Review and Evaluation of Kneecap

[oceanusborealis]

Kneecap - Movie Review

TL;DR – Sex, drugs, and rap, with a dash of politics, violence, and only one reference to the Pope ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3.5 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is a mid-credit scene.Disclosure – I paid to watch this film Kneecap Review – Today, I start the process of catching up on all the films of 2024 that I missed on the first release, and the first one off the bat is a film out of Northern…

[sunshinestatecineplex]

Weekend Catch-Up: KNEECAP, DIRTY POP, and WICKED LITTLE LETTE

Kneecap is a brilliant comedic biopic, starring the Irish rap group of the same name. Dirty Pop explores the Boy Band phenomenon of the 1990s through the crimes of Lou Pearlman. Finally, Wicked Little Letters lands on Netflix after a short theatrical run.

With the weekend upon us, we’re checking out some of the movies and shows to watch this weekend. Kneecap is a brilliant comedic biopic, starring the Irish rap group of the same name. Dirty Pop explores the Boy Band phenomenon of the 1990s through the crimes of Lou Pearlman. Finally, Wicked Little Letters lands on Netflix after a short theatrical run. The film stars Jesse Buckley and Olivia Colman…

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Kneecap

Summary: A fictionalised account of the rise of Irish hip hop group Kneecap (played by themselves).

Absolutely wild look into both Irish hip hop and the fight to preserve the language. Stylistic choices a great touch.

Rating: 4.25/5

Photo credit: IMDb

[thepeoplesmovies]

Kneecap Wins 7 At 2024 British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs)

The winners of the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) were announced tonight in London, witj Irish comedy Kneecap winning  7 Awards. Rich Peppiatt’s film follows the west Belfast hip-hop trio and their mission to save their mother tongue. The film also took Best Debut Screenwriter for Peppiatt and Best Joint Lead for trio Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin and JJ Ó Dochartaigh. With…

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Kneecap: Review

Straight Outta Belfast

From Belfast to Hunger, Irish cinema has its fair share of films about The Troubles. But a film about a disruptive Irish rap group? Pretty much unheard of. That is, until Kneecap. The debut film from Rich Peppiatt, this is a refreshing real-life story that comes out of the blue and hits you like a kick to the, well, kneecap.

While an explosive opening sequence gives a quick run-through of The Troubles, the film is more interested in the screw-up 'ceasefire babies' forced to deal with the aftermath in Belfast. Set in the present day, we join Naoise and Liam Óg, two troublesome youths who spend their days slinging drugs and writing raps in their native Irish. But when they cross paths with unassuming school teacher DJ, he encourages them to write songs to preserve the endangered Irish language. Out of his garage they form bracing rap trio 'Kneecap', or what one disapproving copper calls 'The Beatles, if they were shite'.

You might not know what to expect from this spirited, surprising film, but that's part of the charm. In many ways that starts with the casting - written with help from the rap trio, Peppiatt makes the bold choice to have them play themselves. and it's one that pays off massively - these guys are an instantly likeable bunch. While Naoise and Liam Óg impress as the wild and obtuse teenagers, JJ is the standout as 'DJ Próvai', who hilariously wears a balaclava to remain anonymous with his students. They are supported by strong performances from Michael Fassbender as Naoise's maybe-dead father, an iconic IRA figure, and Simone Kirby as the long-suffering wife he left behind.

As Kneecap's confrontational lyrics see them soar in popularity and gain unwanted attention from the police (and some disgruntled ex IRA members), the film makes moving points about the importance of clinging onto your identity, and following your own calling in spite of tradition. Sure enough, Peppiatt's film has identity and style to spare, with a frenetic energy and unrelenting comedy to match the considerable level of drugs the trio take and dish out on stage.

While the chaotic energy and drug taking recalls Trainspotting, Kneecap has a sense of imagination entirely of its own making. Sumptuously shot by cinematographer Ryan Kernaghan, words frequently pop out on screen, there are trippy drug-fuelled performances galore, and there's even a hilarious dip into stop-motion. It's a film that rarely stops to take a breath until the end, by which time you'll already be Googling the group's catchiest songs.

One of the most delightful surprises of the year, Kneecap is a breath of fresh air, with abrasive comedy, charming performances and punchy tunes that'll have you you nodding your head long after the credits roll.

★★★★

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Noorthern Irish film Kneecap dominated at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) scooping the top gong at the glitzy ceremony held over the weekend. Kneecap bandmates Mo Chara (Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh), Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin) and DJ Próvaí (JJ Ó Dochartaigh), who all star in the film, were on hand to collect the awards at the ceremony held at The Roundhouse in Camden, North London. The film is a semi-autobiographical offering, following the hip-hop trio from west Belfast on their mission to save the Irish language. It was written, produced and directed by Rich Peppiatt. On the night the bandmates received the award for Best Joint Lead Performance, while Peppiatt won the Best Debut Screenwriter award. The film also took the top prize, being named Best British Independent Film. These three gongs add to four BIFA craft awards announced in November for the film: where it won Best Casting, Best Editing, Best Original Music and Best Music Supervision, bringing their total BIFA 2024 haul to seven.

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I imagine Kemi Badenoch is really pissed off. Good!

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Movie Review: Kneecap (2024)

Title: Kneecap Release Date: 8 August 2024 Director: Rich Peppiatt Production Company: BFI | Fine Point Films | Mother Tongues Films | TG4 | Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund and Screen Fund | Coimisiún na Meán | Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland | Great Point Media Main Cast: Liam Óg “Mo Chara” Ó Hannaidh as himself Naoise “Móglaí Bap” Ó Cairealláin as himself JJ “DJ Próvaí” Ó…

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"Kneecap"

Director Rich Peppiatt‘s rowdy, frenzied film “Kneecap” is a lively biopic based on the hell-raising Irish rap trio of the same name. You’ve probably never heard of these musicians, but the film celebrates the general sense of anarchy as these young men become key figures in a civil rights movement to save their mother tongue. It’s a story about finding your voice in a world that seems determined…

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Cormac Murphy biography: 24 things about Mister Universe USA 2024

Who is Cormac Murphy? Cormac Murphy is an Irish-American health and fitness coach, model and beauty king based in New York City, New York, United States. He grew up in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. Murphy has five siblings namely Gavin Murphy, Shane Murphy, Liam Óg Murphy, Rory Murphy and Deirbhile Murphy. Their father Liam Murphy was a musician, their mother Mauree Murphy grew up in New…

[littlelonghairedoutlawllho]

@wheel-of-fish tagged me to share my TBR pile so this is just a preliminary look at it. Most of these books I have, a couple of them I’m borrowing in the very near future, and one or two I will track down if it takes me all year to do so.

Forgotten Lord Mayor: Donal Óg O’Callaghan 1920-1924 -- Aodh Quinlivan (I’m most of the way through this one and enjoying it immensely)

The Revolutionist: A Play in Five Acts -- Terence MacSwiney

Despite Fools’ Laughter: Poems by Terence MacSwiney -- ed. B.G. MacCarthy

Tomas MacCurtain: Soldier and Patriot -- Florence O’Donoghue

Muriel MacSwiney: Letters to Angela Clifford -- Muriel MacSwiney & Angela Clifford

Wounds: A Memoir of War & Love -- Fergal Keane

A Coward If I Return, A Hero If I Fall: Irishmen in World War I -- Neil Richardson

The Winter Soldier -- Daniel Mason

Grace -- Paul Lynch

Death and Nightingales -- Eugene McCabe

Time Present and Time Past -- Deirdre Madden

How Death Becomes Life -- Joshua Mezrich

The Secret History -- Donna Tartt

The Battle of the Four Courts -- Michael Fewer

The Táin -- trans. Thomas Kinsella

A Ghost in the Throat -- Doireann ní Ghríofa

Love Between Men in English Literature -- Paul Hammond

Terrible Queer Creatures: Homosexuality in Irish History -- Brian Lacey

the long way to a small angry planet -- Becky Chambers

Veiled Warriors: Allied Nurses of the First World War -- Christine E. Hallett

The Binding -- Bridget Collins

Selected Poems 1968-2014 -- Paul Muldoon

Graveyard Clay -- Máirtín Ó Cadhain (trans. Liam Mc Con Iomaire and Tim Robinson)

Traolach Mac Suibhne -- Diarmaid Ó Briain (this one’s completely in Irish so it’s going to be a Translation Adventure)

Remember...it’s for Ireland: A Portrait of Tomás MacCurtain -- Fionnuala MacCurtain

On Another Man’s Wound -- Ernie O’Malley

The Singing Flame -- Ernie O’Malley

Raids and Rallies -- Ernie O’Malley

Old Ireland in Colour -- John Breslin & Sarah-Ann Buckley

Guerilla Days in Ireland -- Tom Barry

Honestly I don’t know who to tag so tagging @madamefaust @notaghost3 and anyone else who wants to do it

[oidheadh-con-culainn]

“I have to say that writing about Liam O’Flaherty’s 1930 story The Ecstasy of Angus — a steamy bit of erotica involving the hot-to-trot goddess Fand and the love-god Angus Óg — was an absolute hoot. As the couple get down to it, O’Flaherty actually brings on a chorus of fairies who prance about brandishing dildos. It was impossible to analyze with a straight face, though I hope I’ve made the case that the story does have a dark, politically serious dimension to it.”

i am fucking DYING at this interview with mark williams about his book ireland’s immortals, lmao