Irish Eye on Hollywood:
A Bet on the Right Horse
By Tom Deignan, Columnist
September/ October 2018
Another gritty New York story which has begun filming puts a modern twist on the Irish immigrant experience. Entitled Misty Button, this dark comedy was written and directed by Kerry-born Seanie Sugrue, with fellow Kerry native Bertie Brosnan producing. The film follows two Bronx Irish immigrants who make a big mistake: when asked to place a lucrative bet on the horse that gives the film its title, they instead keep the money, only to watch the horse actually win. Filming in the Bronx should wrap in August, Bertie Brosnan told the Irish Film & Television Network, adding: “We have a diverse cast and crew already in place featuring an eclectic mix of Irish and American actors. We believe the film will be enjoyed on both sides of the pond as it takes on much of the untold stories of the Irish immigrants interacting with the local New Yorkers, funnily and uniquely.” ♦
One Response to “Irish Eye on Hollywood:
A Bet on the Right Horse”
Leave a Reply
Share
More Articles
Peter Quinn’s Novel Redux
“Quinn has a way of making ordinary things, the ordinary or wise or inadequate thoughts of many persons in many...
MoreTom Deignan Interviews…
Tom interviews James Nesbitt about his new Irish crime drama Bloodlands. In this March 2021 interview, Tom and...
More
The Crisis in the
Catholic Church
Please join in the conversation about this important topic; we welcome your comments, thoughts, and...
More
Flannery O’Connor:
The Storied Life of
the Writer from Georgia
By Tom Deignan A new documentary about the short life and powerful work of Irish American literary giant Flannery...
More
Looking forward to seeing this movie.