There’s a reason why we’ve become blasé about Paul Mescal’s lead role in Gladiator II
As the 25th year of the century approaches, never before has there been a period of comparable international visibility of Irish culture
As the 25th year of the century approaches, never before has there been a period of comparable international visibility of Irish culture
Katie Hannon deftly oversees a lively discussion that would surely cause the famously low-key Irish rock star to blush
Irish actor Paul Mescal is all muscle amid the sieges, riots and killer rhinos as he channels Russell Crowe in Ridley Scott’s epic sequel
Acknowledging once-ignored sensitivities is progress but nuance is preferable to black-and-white binaries
Magazine Editor Nadine O’Regan shares the stories she found interesting this week
As his Hollywood career has taken off, the actor has cultivated a reputation as a daring dresser
The actors rose to prominence after starring in an adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel
May 18th-24th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Aoife Barry: How do we make sure that the stories Ireland tells about itself on screen are not reductive?
Forget national heroes, martyrs and rank celebs. These are the certifiable emblems of our small but great nation
Politicians will stampede to be photographed with the actor if he wins the Oscar. But where are they when the industry is looking for support?
Donald Clarke: The musical biopic is among the most benighted of cinematic genres, but there is perhaps more chance of innovation with Sam Mendes’s planned set
After a decade of blistering success, the Wicked Little Letters star has had a year off. Next up for the newlywed? Chloé Zhao, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Penélope Cruz
Paul Mescal, Andrew Scott Murphy and Barry Keoghan all did strong work in flying the fashion flag for Ireland
Oppenheimer takes top Baftas as Irish-produced film Poor Things and Zone of Interest also triumph
Cillian Murphy remains on track to become the first person born in Ireland to win best actor at the Oscars
From cinema and theatre to television, folk music and literature, Ireland is enjoying unprecedented creative boom
Irish actors will play William Shakespeare and Shakespeare’s wife Anne Hathaway
The best Irish double act since Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell on All of Us Strangers, dissolving sexual boundaries and their approaches to fame
Emer McLysaght: I’m comfortable saying All of Us Strangers is one of best films I’ve seen in years
Were Barry Keoghan and Andrew Scott ever in the race?
Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal complement each other perfectly in a film about loss, love and the creative process
Poor Things puts in a strong showing with 11 nods as Oppenheimer leads race with 13, but there’s no luck for other Irish acting talent
Bafta nomination system has rendered connections between the US and British academies less robust than was the case
Irish double act brings something ‘pretty special’ to film already conquering audiences across the United States
Did Barry Keoghan edge out Andrew Scott? And might Paul Mescal’s chances at the Oscars be revived?
Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan and Paul Mescal recieve nods as Andrew Scott and Lily Gladstone miss out
Andrew Scott and Lily Gladstone, who were both hotly tipped for nominations, miss out in major upset
Against all odds – and the best efforts of studio executives – 2024 is going to be a fantastic year for cinema
Irish production Poor Things, by Yorgos Lanthimos, nominated in three categories
It’s okay to gloat about our artistic accomplishments, fruits of a period of social turmoil
From The Edge’s black beanie to Pierce Brosnan’s favourite timepiece, we look at some high profile gifts that are a step up from hankies and socks
At 85, the film-maker has been making almost a movie a year for two decades – and there’s still something of an old-school showman about him
Donald Clarke: Hollywood’s treating us like infants. And too many of us like it that way
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices