The Cinema Sessions with Keith and Seamus

The Cinema Sessions with Keith and Seamus Film critiques, hot takes & hidden gems—served with wit & wisdom from Dublin. New episodes weekly.
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15/08/2026

While praising the gritty film look of 'Dead Man's Shoes', Seamus briefly touches on the contrast between shooting digitally and using actual film reel. Digital might have a high definition slickness to it while film looks more authentic and gritty especially if that's the tone your film is going for. Technology nowadays is so advanced that you can use your phone to make films like in the case of 'Tangerine' (2015). However, one must acknowledge that even films shot on handheld 16mm back in the day could still be bad. It's not about how something looks, it's the filmmaking that matters!

Where do you stand in the Digital vs Film debate? Let us know below!

14/08/2026

While discussing the twist in 'Dead Man's Shoes' (2004), Keith and Seamus take a quick aside to discuss the works of a mixed bag director; M. Night Shyamalan. His first film 'The Sixth Sense' holds one of the greatest cinematic twists ever but it left him with an expectation to add a twist to all of his subsequent films. Some might work, some don't, none hold a candle to 'Sixth Sense'. All of this has led to his reputation as a hit-or-miss director.

What's your opinion on Shyamalan? Do his other films have twists that work? Join the discussion and let us know below!

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14/08/2026

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13/08/2026

Keith takes issue with American critics complaining that they can’t understand regional UK accents in Dead Mans Shoes. As someone walking around with a fairly thick Dublin accent himself, he can’t help but take it a little personally.
No campaign is being launched, no petitions are being signed — but maybe give the subtitles a rest and tune the ears in a bit.

12/08/2026

Keith discusses why Irreversible is the most disturbing film he’s ever watched, and compares the morbid, melancholic feeling it left him with to the similar atmosphere he experienced watching Dead Man’s Shoes.
While he’ll never watch Irreversible again, Dead Man’s Shoes is a film he’ll still return to from time to time.

11/08/2026

In our latest episode discussing 'Dead Man's Shoes' (2004), Keith points out how some of the flashback scenes with Toby Kebbell's character are harder to watch than even the violent scenes. He further reflects on knowing fellas like this over the years who were treated this way in friend groups or social situations. The pressure to stay 'one of the lads' can lead to enduring mistreatment, but sometimes, leaving is the only option.

This week's episode🙌 A soldier (Paddy Considine) returns home to confront the gang who brutally tormented his vulnerable...
11/08/2026

This week's episode🙌 A soldier (Paddy Considine) returns home to confront the gang who brutally tormented his vulnerable younger brother.

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10/08/2026

This week, Keith and Seamus take on 'Dead Man's Shoes' (2004). A Brit-grit classic starring Paddy Considine and directed by Shane Meadows. While it's certainly a revenge film, It's quite hard to pin the film down to one specific genre even though it has many similarities and influences. Sources online try to call it a horror or crime film, some even say slasher. But Keith and Seamus argue otherwise! What genre would you call the film?

This episode drops tomorrow at 6:00am on Youtube and Spotify. Be sure to join us for this discussion and many more on The Cinema Sessions!

09/08/2026

As we draw a close on our discussion of 'Once' (2006), Keith and Seamus discuss how the impact of the film shed a hopeful light for Irish cinema. But it seems that light was never truly kindled. Keith questions why Ireland never had a 'New Wave' like France or Britain despite an abundance of great Irish writers and poets. Was this small cinematic run in the 2000's the closest Ireland got to a film movement? Or maybe has the movement not even properly begun yet? We discuss.

08/08/2026

Keith explains the touching story of how the Christmas Eve Charity Busk on Grafton Street came to be. The late Glen Hansard started it all and soon enough found himself joined by other Irish artists like Bono, Damien Dempsey and Imelda May. 2026's Christmas Busk won't be the same without him...

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