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Mix Tape review: Unspools like a glorified cover version of Sally Rooney's Normal People
Mix Tape ( BBC Two , 9pm) is a bit of a muddle. This underwhelming four-part romcom, adapted from a 2020 novel by Yorkshire author Jane Sanderson, debuted last month on Australian streaming service Binge. The show's writer, meanwhile, is Jo Spain , a former Sinn Féin political adviser and An Phoblacht journalist, and it was filmed in Dublin , often against very conspicuous local landmarks – despite being set in Sheffield. On one point, at least, the series is very clear: the late 1980s were the best time ever for music (it is set 10 years later than the novel, which celebrated the 1970s punk scene). It makes its feelings known by opening in 1989 to the riff from The Stone Roses Fool's Gold (which just about came out in 1989, being released that November). We're in the bedroom of music nerd Daniel (Rory Walton-Smith) – a young man with the world at his feet and a place in his heart for shy crush Alison (Florence Hunt), who he woos by creating mixtapes of his favourite tunes (The Cure, Nick Drake etc). These star-crossed teens are destined to be together. At least they are until dark secrets in Alison's life derail their romance. Fast forward to the present day, and Daniel is a middle-aged freelance journalist – portrayed as a tragic sad sack by Jim Sturgess (full marks for accuracy). Middle-aged Alison (Teresa Palmer), meanwhile, has fled both Sheffield and her Yorkshire accent and reinvented herself as a hot-property debut novelist in Australia. Inevitably, news of her literary breakthrough reaches Daniel, who immediately takes to mooching about like Robert Smith in the Just Like Heaven video. None of this is within yelling distance of plausible. If he was that hung up on Alison, Daniel would have stalked her on social media long before the excuse of her being a newly-published author. As is the tradition with romcoms, Mix Tape also insists we regard as adorable conduct what in the real world would be unhinged if not sociopathic – ie, Daniel and Alison jeopardising their marriages to moon after one another after decades of getting on with their lives. READ MORE Then there is the distracting Dublin-ness of the whole thing. An international audience might not blink as Daniel and his father are filmed on a barge at Grand Canal Dock, with Bolands Mill and those space-age new apartments over their shoulder. However, it's going to take an Irish audience out of the drama pretty quickly. As will a scene supposedly filmed at Sheffield United's 30,000-capacity Bramall Lane but which bears a much closer resemblance to a generic League of Ireland stadium. Nobody sits down to a romantic comedy expecting oodles of originality. Which is just as well because Mix Tape unspools like a glorified cover version of Sally Rooney's elevated romcom, Normal People – spritzed up with the weaponised schmaltz of Richard Curtis circa Notting Hill or Love Actually. It also cheats by casting leads much younger than their characters. As the story opens in 1989, Daniel and Alison are about 16 or 17. But Palmer was born in 1986: she would have been three-years-old when Alison's romance with Jim blossoms. Similarly, Sturgess was born in 1978, which makes him 11 when Fool's Gold came out. Why not feature age-appropriate actors? The answer is they would simply look far too old and beaten down by life for the story to have any lustre. There is also the fact that few in their 50s or beyond would risk everything for a teenage crush – a grim fantasy Mix Tape never sells. You've heard this tune before and done much better. Mix Tape airs on BBC2 on Tuesday at 10pm
Irish Times
2 hours ago
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Win tickets to The Big Grill BBQ & Food Festival.
Cheesemaker and all-round artisan legend Fingal Ferguson of Gubbeen, West Cork, will take you through a guided tasting that celebrates the craft, character, and sheer joy of great cheese. From buttery classics to bold, washed-rind winders, this four-course pairing with Irish craft beer explores the balance of tradition and invention - all served with Fingal's trademark charm, storytelling and a healthy dose of funk. Herbert Park becomes the very hottest of food destinations (literally) when The Big Grill BBQ & Food Festival returns, running from Thursday, August 14th to Sunday, August 17th, and bringing together some of the world's most celebrated grill masters, flame tamers and culinary pioneers - all in one park, for one unmissable weekend. To sample dishes from this calibre of chefs, you'd normally have to cross oceans. From Texas, the heartland of barbecue, come John Bates of InterStella Barbecue (Michelin-starred BBQ? Yes, really), Ali Clem of the legendary La Barbecue, and Ernest Servantes & Dave Kirkland of Burnt Bean Co., recently crowned the No.1 BBQ restaurant in Texas by barbecue bible, Texas Monthly . But it's not just Texan smoke. From London comes Kaneda Pen (Mamapen), the Cambodian-born chef and founder of Mamapen, bringing Central London's only Cambodian BBQ concept to Dublin for the first time. And Mursal Saiq and Joshua Moroney, the visionaries behind Cue Point LDN, bring a taste of their inclusive, Afghan/British BBQ powerhouse, blending rich Afghan heritage with British ingredients, serving up smoked meats with a strong social to home, Killian Walsh of Dublin's Michelin-starred Bastible brings fire to the demo stage, while Tolu Asemota of IBÍLÈ serves up his bold, West African-inspired creations, rich with tradition and innovation. Whether you're a hardcore carnivore or just BBQ-curious, Big Grill is Europe's largest BBQ & food festival, and it's built for taste adventurers. Wander through smoky, spice-laden air as you pick from open-fire feasts, savour rare global flavours, and experience dishes you simply won't find anywhere else in Ireland, or even in Europe. With live-fire cooking, music, chilli-eating challenges, Little Grillers for the kids, and Offside dining for those looking to go deeper into the food journey, this a full-flavour, round the world experience. Bring your crew and settle in — the world's best BBQ has been brought to you. For more info, click here for the full line up and tickets. For your chance to win, simply fill in the form below. Good luck! Terms & Condition The promotion is open to residents of Ireland aged 18 years or over except employees of the Promoter, their families, agents or anyone professionally connected with the promotion. A valid entry consists of a correct answer entered in the form above, accompanied by the entrant's name, email address and a phone number. 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Colin Farrell looks to bag another award for role in The Penguin as Sharon Horgan & Ruth Negga also get Emmy nominations
COLIN Farrell, Sharon Horgan and Ruth Negga were among the many stars to scoop up a nomination for an Emmy Award today. The nominations for the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced this afternoon. 3 Colin Farrell is up for his first Emmy for his role in The Penguin Credit: Getty Images 3 Sharon Horgan is up for an award for her role in Bad Sisters Credit: Getty Images - Getty 3 Ruth Negga is hoping to take home a golden statue this September Credit: Getty Images The glamorous ceremony takes place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 14. The nominations for the Emmy Awards were announced by actors Brenda Song and Harvey Guillén this afternoon. And Colin is in the running for Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or a Movie for his performance as as the bloated baddie , Oswald "Oz" Cobb, in The Penguin. read more on colin farrell He's up against Adolescence star Stephen Graham, Presumed Innocent actor Jake Gyllenhaal, Brian Tyree Henry, who's up for his role in Dope Thief, and Cooper Koch for his performance in Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story. Sharon has been nominated in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category for her role as Eva Garvey in Bad Sisters. The 55-year-old will be going head-to-head with Bella Ramsey for The Last of Us, Britt Lower for Severance, Kathy Bates for Matlock, and Keri Russell for The Diplomat. Meanwhile Ruth is hoping to come out strong in the Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie category. read more on the irish sun She has been nominated for her performance as Barbara Sabich in Presumed Innocent. Other actresses in Ruth's category include Erin Doherty (Adolescene), Deirdre O'Connell (The Penguin), Chloë Sevigny (Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story), Jenny Slate (Dying For Sex) and Christine Tremarco (Adolescence). A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, official trailer This year Severance led the nominees with a total of 27 mentions, followed by The Penguin with 24 nods and The Studio and The White Lotus closely behind them tied with 23. It's Colin's first time being nominated for an Emmy but it looks like the Dubliner has a good shot at taking home the golden statue as he's already nabbed an IFTA, Screen Actors Guild, Critics' Choice and Golden Globe award for his role in the series. The 49-year-old joked " ROLE REWARD Magnanimous in victory, Colin lavished praise on the make-up team for the TV series, and also paid tribute to rival, Recalling their first movie together, Drinking Crude, Colin said: "Andrew who I did my first film with 25, 30 years ago. You can't even find it on Betamax. It doesn't exist. But we go back that far.' He also told Colin had initially started his acceptance speech joking he had 'no one to thank' and 'did it all by myself' in what was a "raw, paired down performance", before lavishing praise on the show's make-up and prosthetic team, who spent three hours each day fitting him with prosthetics to get him into character as Oswald Cobblepot. He said: "In the morning, I drank black coffee, listened to 80s music, and I became a canvas for that team's brilliance.' He added: "Thank you for employing me. And yeah, I guess it's prosthetics from here on out.'
