Nevermind The BuzzCast

Paula got a chance to sit down and talk with the writer and director of Scarborough, Barnaby Southcombe.

Scarborough, A tale of forbidden love based on the acclaimed Royal Court theatre play by Fiona Evans.

Set over three days in the British seaside town of Scarborough, two couples seek an escape from the constraints of real life. In a faded hotel, amongst the peeling wallpaper and away from the prying eyes of their hometown, they laugh, quarrel, make love and enjoy their anonymity. 

The hotel rooms are their safe haven but also their self-imposed prison as they don’t dare go out. After all, at barely 16 years old, two of them are still at school.... and the other two, their teachers. 

Part love story and probing social commentary, Scarborough has a gripping narrative that uses it's structure to explore the boundaries of responsibility and consent.

Our very own Paula Wiseman got a chance to have a quick chat with Stephen Merchant. Paula caught up with Stephen at the DIFF screening of his new movie, 'Fighting With My Family' on Weds 27th February 2019.

Based on a true story, Fighting With My Family follows reformed gangster Ricky, wife Julia, daughter Paige and son Zak as they make a living wrestling together in tiny venues. When Paige and Zak get the opportunity to try out for WWE, the family grabs a once-in-a-lifetime chance to turn their wildest dreams into a dazzling future. However, brother and sister quickly discover that to become superstars, both their talent and their relationship will be put to the test. Fighting With My Family is a heartwarming and smart comedy that proves everything is worth fighting for when it comes to family.  

Our very own Paula Wiseman sat down with Grainne Humphreys, the Director of the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival to find out all about the festival.