Madam, – The sad passing of such a giant in the Irish film industry has left a void among many who have been, for years, enriched by Michael Dwyer’s weekly words and thoughts on the movies that arrived on our shores. His role in establishing the many film festivals throughout the country can never be underestimated, as he led us by the proverbial hand into the darkened theatre, anticipating the next celluloid adventure.
I think he would appreciate Woody Allen's view on the our ultimate destiny as scripted in the 1975 film, Love and Death: "The key here, I think, is to not think of death as an end. But . . . but . . . think of it more as a very effective way of cutting down on your expenses." – Yours, etc,
Madam, – I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of the best cinema critics ever.
The Irish Timesand Ireland was blessed to have a most distinguished artist and he will be missed world over. He was one of the main reasons that I read this newspaper. Deepest condolences to family and friends. – Yours, etc,
Madam, – It was with great sadness that I learnt of Michael Dwyer's death. I used to look forward to reading his reviews on a Friday morning over a cup of coffee. The last piece of his I read was published on December 12th. I had just returned from watching the overrated A Serious Man, given five stars by your other film critic, and it was refreshing to read the Mr Dwyer too was "left cold" by the film. I have always preferred his insightful reviews to the somewhat arch commentary of Donald Clarke. May he rest in peace. – Yours, etc,
Madam, – I would like to offer my sincere condolences at the loss of your colleague Michael Dwyer, who was a witty, informative film critic who never seemed to lose his appetite for viewing movies. His contribution to The Ticket in The Irish Timeson Fridays, will be greatly missed.
May he be given the best seat in the house at “The Cinema Paradiso”. – Yours, etc,
Madam, – It is with great sadness that I read of the death of Michael Dwyer.
There are few film critics whose opinion I share and respect and Mr Dwyer is one of them. I enjoyed his film reviews, his forecasts, his end of year (and decade) lists, and his reports from Cannes.
As we face this new year and new decade with a sense of optimism and hope for our economy, our country and our future, Mr Dwyer’s voice will be missed. It is with a feeling of profound sadness that he will not be here to witness the future of film with us, that I express my deepest sympathy with his colleagues, his partner and his family.
Still, I am sure he will be granted the best seat in the house in the big cinema in the sky.
My thoughts and those of my family are with him and his. – Yours, etc,