John Carney
1) Royal Flush
Author
Language
English
Description
This collection features "The Atlantiad", a Tragedy about the lost city of Atlantis and its last king, Theodosius - and "Aichmalatoi; or The Captives" - a New Comedy about the suicides, Cleopatra and Marcus Antonius. "The Atlantiad"- In a time when the Gods of Olympus walk among mortals and Achilles sails the seas in search of fame and conquest, Atlantis vies for supremacy. Mighty Zeus offers his protection, but the cost of his alliance is high. Yet,...
2) Once
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
A Guy lives in Dublin. He is a guitarist/singer-songwriter who makes a living by fixing vacuum cleaners in his Dad's Hoover repair shop by day. By night, he sings and plays for money on the Dublin streets. A Girl from Czechoslovakia loves to play the piano when she gets a chance. During the day she does odd jobs. At night she takes care of her mom and her daughter. Guy meets Girl, and they get to know each other. Girl helps Guy put together a demo...
3) Sing Street
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
See 1980s Dublin through the eyes of fourteen-year-old Conor, who is looking for a break from a home strained by his parents' relationship and money troubles while trying to adjust to his new inner-city public school where the kids are rough and the teachers are rougher. He finds a glimmer of hope in the mysterious, ��ber-cool Raphina. With the aim of winning her heart he invites her to star in his band's music videos. There's only one problem:...
4) Begin Again
Author
Language
English
Description
From the writer-director of the Academy Award®-Winning movie ONCE. Gretta (Keira Knightley) and Dave (Adam Levine) are college sweethearts and songwriting partners who head to New York when he lands a major label deal. But the trappings of fame soon lead Dave astray and a lovelorn Gretta is left on her own. Her world takes a positive turn when disgraced record-label exec Dan (Mark Ruffalo) is captivated by her raw talent. An enchanting portrait emerges...