Movie: The Boys and Girl from County Clare

Subject: RE: Movie: The Boys and Girl from County Clare
From: katlaughing
Date: 22 May 10 - 11:22 PM

We got it through netflix a few years ago and really enjoyed it very much.

Subject: RE: Movie: The Boys and Girl from County Clare
From: Ross Campbell
Date: 22 May 10 - 07:51 PM

Just caught this by accident when it was broadcast in UK on 11 May. Some good musicians hidden away in the ceilidh bands. Good fun.
Ross

Subject: RE: Movie: The Boys and Girl from County Clare
From: michaelr
Date: 22 May 10 - 11:54 AM

The filim has finally made it to cable here in the US, and I saw it for the first time last night. Very enjoyable, with some laugh-out-loud moments.

What bothers me is that Andrea Corr doesn't move her fingers when pretending to play the fiddle! Sure she's a whistle player, but couldn't she have gotten some coaching from her sister?

Subject: RE: BS: The Boys and Girl from County Clare
From: The Shambles
Date: 04 Apr 06 - 02:01 AM

The official site where you can see clips and hear the music.

http://www.boysandgirlfromcountyclare.com/

Subject: RE: BS: The Boys and Girl from County Clare
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 04 Apr 06 - 12:22 AM

Saw it. Loved it.

Seamus

Subject: RE: BS: The Boys and Girl from County Clare
From: GUEST,Ollie
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 10:54 PM

Hey Doug,
I rented the movie about 4 months ago and laughed my bollocks off.
I used to play in an Irish band in Manchester back in the 1960's and Colm Meany was f**kin magic in the movie (as he always is!)

Slainte

Subject: RE: BS: The Boys and Girl from County Clare
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 04:36 PM

http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=88363&messages=17

Subject: RE: BS: The Boys and Girl from County Clare
From: The Shambles
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 03:30 PM

'Celi wars' in Toronto

Was one and there was another that I posted to but can't find.

But threads on this subject may get a better response without the BS prefix?

Subject: RE: BS: The Boys and Girl from County Clare
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 03:24 PM

It's decent enough, with some good tunes. Entertaining take on "purists" vs. "innovators" in sessions. The main plot is mediocre at best, acting/directing fairly good if largely understated (perhaps appropriately). Andrea Corr on fiddle (not whistle or vocals as on stage with the family) is believable if not spectacular.

Subject: RE: BS: The Boys and Girl from County Clare
From: michaelr
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 03:18 PM

Clinton Hammond had a thread about it some weeks ago.

I haven't seen it yet, but it's on my list. I agree, Colm Meaney is always worth watching, and Andrea Corr (from the Irish pop group) is eye candy.

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: BS: The Boys and Girl from County Clare
From: DougR
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 02:50 PM

Gee whiz! I've started some unresponsive threads in my time, but none that drew as few responses as this one. Whassamatta, not policical enough for you folks? :>)

On the other hand I may be the only Mudcat who has seen the movie I guess.

DougR

Subject: BS: The Boys and Girl from County Clare
From: DougR
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 07:59 PM

Anyone seen the movie? I haven't been on Mudcat for awhile so I don't know if anyone has started a thread on the movie. Forgive if I missed it. Anyway, I really enjoyed the film. Not a great story, but some very good Irish music. It stars Colm Meaney, Bernard Hill, and Adrea Corr. I don't believe I have ever seen a film with Colm Meaney that I didn't enjoy.

DougR