My Top 3 Films
My Top 3 Films By Fionn Og
Song For A Raggy Boy
Song For A Raggy Boy is a book based film, based on true events. It revolves around the lives of young Irish boys also known as “Raggy Boys” in a 1939 Irish school for boys. The school is overseen by a group of priests and the faith of the boys wrong doings lie in the hand of a sadistic brother John, who prefers battery and assault to giving lines and detention. However with the new arrival of teacher William Franklin, a particular class of boys are introduced to a new way of life, as this war hero teaches them to read and write and the art of unity and acceptance. As real life stories are involved in this film, we see priests raping young boys in toilets and battering boys to death. The film hit Irish cinemas in 2003 and sparked major controversy and with the current Murphy report having being issued this year in Ireland, the brutality and paedophilia ways of Irish priests have become further highlighted. Not a film for the light hearted, with traumatic scenes such as the infamous Christmas scene, where two young brothers try to sneak each other gifts on Christmas morning but are found out, and flogged within and inch of death in front of the other boys.
The Magdalene Sisters
The Magdalene Sisters is a 2002 Irish film, based around the lives of young girls and woman in what in Ireland are known as Magdalene Laundries. Woman seen as worthless and a shame to their families were sent to these laundries, which were run by religious order who once again, show their true colours behind closed doors, and batter and abuse the girls. The film tackles more true life stories by real victims, and covers many more controversial issues present in Irish society up until the late 80’s. young woman falsely accused of being slappers are sent to these laundries, where in actual fact, they were raped by their cousins. Each woman suffers unbelievable torture and cruelty on all developmental levels, however few triumph above the religious orders and manage to escape, moving on to make a life for themselves. This film also sparked more controversy, with the release of the Ryan Report, highlighting the horrific cases of child abuse at the hands of institutions in Ireland.
Michael Collins
For an Irish republican, like myself, Michael Collins is amongst the top seen movies. The film, released in 1996, is a biopic about the Irish Patriot and his fight for Irish freedom. The film itself is an explanation of the history of civil war Ireland, and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone not familiar with the history. My problem with the film is endless, with more then enough wrong facts to cause disrupt amongst the Irish community. For example, Michael Collin being referred to as Minister for Intelligence. Wrong. He was IRA intelligence. The film, although something I hold close to my heart, was a bit of a disappointment, although did host two of my favourite actors: Alan Rickman and Liam Neeson.
- Fionn Og
What are yours and why?
Song For A Raggy Boy
Song For A Raggy Boy is a book based film, based on true events. It revolves around the lives of young Irish boys also known as “Raggy Boys” in a 1939 Irish school for boys. The school is overseen by a group of priests and the faith of the boys wrong doings lie in the hand of a sadistic brother John, who prefers battery and assault to giving lines and detention. However with the new arrival of teacher William Franklin, a particular class of boys are introduced to a new way of life, as this war hero teaches them to read and write and the art of unity and acceptance. As real life stories are involved in this film, we see priests raping young boys in toilets and battering boys to death. The film hit Irish cinemas in 2003 and sparked major controversy and with the current Murphy report having being issued this year in Ireland, the brutality and paedophilia ways of Irish priests have become further highlighted. Not a film for the light hearted, with traumatic scenes such as the infamous Christmas scene, where two young brothers try to sneak each other gifts on Christmas morning but are found out, and flogged within and inch of death in front of the other boys.
The Magdalene Sisters
The Magdalene Sisters is a 2002 Irish film, based around the lives of young girls and woman in what in Ireland are known as Magdalene Laundries. Woman seen as worthless and a shame to their families were sent to these laundries, which were run by religious order who once again, show their true colours behind closed doors, and batter and abuse the girls. The film tackles more true life stories by real victims, and covers many more controversial issues present in Irish society up until the late 80’s. young woman falsely accused of being slappers are sent to these laundries, where in actual fact, they were raped by their cousins. Each woman suffers unbelievable torture and cruelty on all developmental levels, however few triumph above the religious orders and manage to escape, moving on to make a life for themselves. This film also sparked more controversy, with the release of the Ryan Report, highlighting the horrific cases of child abuse at the hands of institutions in Ireland.
Michael Collins
For an Irish republican, like myself, Michael Collins is amongst the top seen movies. The film, released in 1996, is a biopic about the Irish Patriot and his fight for Irish freedom. The film itself is an explanation of the history of civil war Ireland, and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone not familiar with the history. My problem with the film is endless, with more then enough wrong facts to cause disrupt amongst the Irish community. For example, Michael Collin being referred to as Minister for Intelligence. Wrong. He was IRA intelligence. The film, although something I hold close to my heart, was a bit of a disappointment, although did host two of my favourite actors: Alan Rickman and Liam Neeson.
- Fionn Og
What are yours and why?
I want to see all of these now if you ever come back and read this will you tell me where to find them well I guess amazon will have them anyway cool review
Shoelace-Necktie, October 9th, 2010 at 11:14:33pm
i've seen the magdalene sisters. its pretty sad.
princess consuela, January 5th, 2010 at 08:51:30am
It's called "Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam."
It's good.
Shorty of Suburbia, December 31st, 2009 at 01:17:20am
What movie was that???
It sound interesting. The Vietnam war in itself never interested me, but I love knowing about what was earsed from the history books - the actual ordeals faced by people.
Dr.Hymen, December 30th, 2009 at 05:50:56pm
Ah I love movies about the true colors of religion. They make me mad, then I get inspired. It's cool.
But anyway I saw a movie I really liked about the Vietnam War where the whole movie was real footage from the war and it followed the story of these different soldiers whose letters were read by celebrities. It was cool. But I like history that's why I like it.
Shorty of Suburbia, December 30th, 2009 at 01:48:03pm
I know, but I love movies that are true
midorifreak., December 29th, 2009 at 05:35:35pm
Very sad, I bawled my eyes out at it.
And disturbing.
Horrific that it's all true.
Dr.Hymen, December 29th, 2009 at 05:12:41pm
the first one looks good
midorifreak., December 29th, 2009 at 04:24:33pm