I’ve made it! 10 days of new films, industry events and engaging masterclasses have whizzed by, leaving me a dried up husk once inhabited by a cinemagoer. This year’s Dublin International Film Festival was very strong. The programme alone, populated with hot festival circuit favourites like Evil Does Not Exist and Close Your Eyes,
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He did it! Ireland’s own Cillian Murphy claimed an Academy Award last month, triumphing for his excellent portrayal of the enigmatic J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster biopic, Oppenheimer. This momentous win marked a historic milestone, making Murphy the first Irish actor to ever win an Oscar
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When? Wednesday, a day informally known as “Hump Day,” but I assure you dear reader that no humping shall take place on this day. I have journalistic integrity, ethics and, well, just moral decency to protect me. But it will be challenging; Bowe is a man prone to passionate outbursts. Trust me, I have seen him up close,
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2024 is packed with so many intriguing titles, from small arthouse fare like All of Us Strangers to megawatt blockbusters like Dune: Part Two. Marvel will look to rebound after a dismal 2023, with the likes of Deadpool 3, Venom 3, and Kraven the Hunter,
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The most talked-about category during this year’s awards season thus far has been for Best Lead Actor, which started out as a two-horse race: Murphy’s internal and intense performance as Robert J. Oppenheimer going head-to-head with Bradley Cooper’s expert Leonard Bernstein
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Lovers and loners, rejoice! We’ve picked out a bunch of Valentine’s Day movies that you can either watch solo or with your other half. With Valentine’s Day comes a lot of questions: where to eat? What flowers to get? Should I even bother with a card?
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It’s the season of giving! But amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s important to remember to give yourself the greatest gift of all: a bit of peace and quiet. Once you’ve doled out the Christmas cards and consumed your bodyweight in selection boxes, it’s time to sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in the magic
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2023 has been a jam-packed year for movie fans: from a new Wes Anderson (make that five new ones, if you include his foray into Netflix shorts) to the much anticipated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. It didn’t matter if you were a Swifty or a Scorsese head, cinema in 2023 had you covered.
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2023 holds immense significance for the Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO), the organisation responsible for examining and certifying all cinema films and videos/DVDs distributed in Ireland, as it commemorates the centennial of the Censorship of Films Act’s signing in 1923.
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Whether you are a seasoned horror aficionado or a curious soul seeking thrilling new encounters, this list promises to deliver a selection of best movies to stream this Halloween season. So, gather your courage, dim the lights, and submerge yourself in our collection of nightmares.
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