Charlie Casanova

The best Irish film this year! A respectable-looking man sleeps with his friend's wife and then runs over a pedestrian. After that he goes on a rant before killing a scanger, friend, and attacker. Filmed badly on digital video this effort has something no other Irish film has - anger! There are some impressive scenes: the friends around the table, a woman getting oral sex from her dog(!), the final attack, and the music is impressive. Also good is the stand-up routine and the talk to the mirror after the funeral.

CHARLIE CASANOVA

Is out today and is getting strictly two-star reviews. Also getting a release in Britain.

CHARLIE CASANOVA

Good to see new Irish film Charlie Casanova getting some publicity in America. The director was complaining that in Ireland no-one wants to know. That's the way it works here: if you're 'outside' the system it's more difficult to receive recognition. His film looks good - more impressive than most IFB efforts.