Penélope Cruz

Why red carpets still matter even to striking Hollywood stars

There is no more convincing way of assuring your sponsors and patrons what you signify than getting photographs on the front page

Sun Sept 03 2023 - 05:15

A charismatic Penélope Cruz anchors this charming transgender coming-of-age drama in L’Immensità

Immensity of film’s title refers to the complications of growing up, compounded by gender identity, precarious mental health and the disintegration of a marriage

Fri Aug 11 2023 - 05:00

Oscars 2022: Who should win, and who will win?

Ireland has its biggest haul of nominations since 2016, but has won few awards so far

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 05:00

Oscars 2022: This best picture list is even better than the real thing

Here are 10 films that could have been nominated for best picture, but weren’t

Wed Mar 23 2022 - 10:19

Penélope Cruz: ‘All my life, I’ve been hearing how stubborn I am’

After years of friendship, Cruz reunites with Pedro Almodóvar for their best film yet

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 06:00

The 355: All-female action romp fails to rise above second-rate material

Diane Kruger is the one bright light in a movie that’s weighed down by clichés

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 05:00

Johnny Depp to get lifetime achievement award from film festival, despite assault finding

San Sebastián festival praises Depp as ‘one of contemporary cinema’s most talented actors’

Mon Aug 09 2021 - 17:12

How I learned to ignore the ‘straight bully’ in my head and become a ‘bad lesbian’

Hi, I’m Eleanor Tiernan, woman and stand-up comedian. Until February I was in the closet

Sat Jul 04 2020 - 00:00

Pain and Glory: Banderas excels in Almodóvar’s personal drama

Review: Almodóvar is in a contemplative mood for his take on Fellini’s 8½

Fri Aug 23 2019 - 05:00

Tarantino, Almódovar and Loach head the old brat pack at Cannes

Fewer instant classics on show, but Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite, Céline Sciamma’s Portrait of a Lady on Fire, dark drama The Lighthouse and Irish horror Vivarium stand out

Fri May 24 2019 - 05:00

Everybody Knows: Cruz and Bardem fail to steal this kidnap drama

Review: Iranian master Asghar Farhadi crafts a crowd-pleaser that fails to satisfy

Fri Mar 08 2019 - 05:00

When Hitchcock met O’Casey: a forgotten strange colloboration unpicked

Dublin International Film Festival: Composer David Shire on his life in the movies

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 12:30

Equestrian: Bertram Allen opens Ireland’s account in Hong Kong

Wexford rider wins the two senior classes at the five-star Longines Masters

Sun Feb 17 2019 - 10:44

The collecting bug: ‘I’ll have to ask my husband for more shelves’

Four avid collectors – of snow globes, buoys, sneakers and doors – explain their passion

Sat Jan 19 2019 - 00:00

Golden Globes 2019: full list of winners

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ beats runaway favourite ‘A Star Is Born’ to best drama film

Mon Jan 07 2019 - 06:50

Weinstein accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old model

Former film producer threatened Polish teenager in 2002, court documents claim

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 10:23

Javier Bardem condemns ‘public lynching’ of Woody Allen

Actor calls Woody Allen a ‘genius’, saying he would work with him again immediately

Fri Oct 19 2018 - 15:55

Heike Holstein crowned national dressage champion for 12th time

England-based Irish international Dane Rawlins finished second with Espoire

Mon Oct 01 2018 - 09:11

Our Shirley Valentine Summer: Scorned women back in the ITV spotlight

Outrageously confident Nancy Dell’Olio is furthest thing from defeated apologists surrounding her

Sat Aug 04 2018 - 05:00

Cannes 2018: Jessica Chastain announces all-female cast of spy movie

Cannes daily: Penélope Cruz praises Chastain; strange shouts at the screenings – and Guy Ritchie is back. No, really

Fri May 11 2018 - 15:26

Cannes 2018: There’s only one contender for picture of the year

Cannes daily: A shot of Kristen Stewart glancing admiringly at Cate Blanchett is causing a stir

Thu May 10 2018 - 13:22

Cannes film festival: the class acts of 2018

Despite a dispute with Netflix and films not being ready in time, the competition is one of the funkiest, least creaky in years

Mon May 07 2018 - 06:30

Cannes 2018: line-up features Jean-Luc Godard, Spike Lee and fresh faces

Programme flush with exciting talent but only three of 18 films competing for Palme d’Or have female directors

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 13:44

The Assassination of Gianni Versace: I'll not allow that nobody to kill my brother twice

This expertly made, gorgeous-to -look-at new series makes his murderer into a somebody

Wed Feb 28 2018 - 23:00

From Derry Girls to Cork offenders: unmissable TV for 2018

Ring out (or recommission) the old; ring in the new: here’s what to stay tuned for in the new year

Sat Dec 30 2017 - 05:00

Johnny Depp and Judi Dench can't save Murder on the Orient Express

This starry Kenneth Branagh remake of the Agatha Christie classic is missing vital clues

Fri Nov 03 2017 - 05:00

Casey Affleck deserves the Oscar, not to be hounded over sex allegations

Does one have to be without sin, stain or misdemeanour to earn an Oscar?

Sun Feb 26 2017 - 13:09

San Sebastian: Basque in the culture

As the international film festival arrives this weekend, it’s the perfect chance to visit the Spanish city that revels in its natural gifts and life’s pleasures

Sat Sept 17 2016 - 03:00