#Film & TV

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Aidan Quinn: 'It doesn’t take much for me to want to go back to West Cork'
Aidan Quinn: 'It doesn’t take much for me to want to go back to West Cork'
The actor discusses his Irish-American upbringing, a memorable role in The Body is Water and why he has never chased stardom

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026

Are community events integral to the future of our cinemas?
Are community events integral to the future of our cinemas?
From sold-out film marathons to live music, special screenings and animation premieres, cinemas are finding new ways to get audiences in the door, writes Esther McCarthy

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026

TV Picks: Documentary features €1.2bn Cork cocaine seizure that inspired The Young Offenders
TV Picks: Documentary features €1.2bn Cork cocaine seizure that inspired The Young Offenders
Plus: Kate Mulgrew, known for playing Captain Janeway in Star Trek, stars in The Galway Bay Murders on RTÉ

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

WILD HORSE NINE
Film reviews: John Malkovich's award-worthy performance shines in Wild Horse Nine
Plus a five star rating for Spanish film La Bola Negra

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Five For Your Radar: The Nutcracker in the Cork Opera House, and Rivals returns
Five For Your Radar: The Nutcracker in the Cork Opera House, and Rivals returns
Niall Horan is also hosting a Dinner Party at the 3Arena and CIFF kicks off

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Russell Brand court case
Enda Brady: Russell Brand has joined a long list of abusers hiding in plain sight
His downfall has been a long time coming, given that the first of the allegations went back to the late 1990s before he was a household name

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Oireachtas Media Committee
5 things we learned from RTÉ's latest grilling at the Oireachtas
Ger Gilroy podcast (and the lack of women's voices on it), Patrick O'Donovan's €20m budget cut, and 'Fair City' all featured in today's episode

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Filming begins in Limerick on major new drama starring Adam Brody
Filming begins in Limerick on major new drama starring Adam Brody
Whit Stillman's 'A Night at Claridge's' is set to film across Limerick and Clare over the next six weeks, with production due to continue until mid-December

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

10 TV and streaming highlights for November: I’m a Celebrity, Galway Bay Murders, Blade Runner 2099…
10 TV and streaming highlights for November: I’m a Celebrity, Galway Bay Murders, Blade Runner 2099…
From Friday night thrills to to adventures in South America, there are plenty of viewing options for the month ahead

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Wimbledon 2023 - Day Eleven - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
James Bond franchise ‘needs to be reinvented’ – Ben Whishaw
Actor who played Q in three Bond movies said: 'The world has changed so much since the last Bond film so you have to find what is relevant about it'

Sun, 01 Nov, 2026

Celebrity Traitors
'Oh my god': Winning duo revealed in 'Celebrity Traitors' final
Traitors Maya Jama and King Kenny voted out along with James Blunt, while Michael Sheen murdered at start of final

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Film reviews: Wicker is a bawdy romantic comedy — and it's well worth watching
Film reviews: Wicker is a bawdy romantic comedy — and it's well worth watching
Look a little deeper and you will find a biting commentary on patriarchal society, the unequal nature of domestic labour, and the obsession with the idea that women cannot be truly fulfilled without a partner.

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Rent DVDs at Netflix.com
Netflix freed us from the video shop. Now, as prices rise, can the streaming giant keep us watching?
From rising Irish subscription prices to job cuts and advertising, the streaming pioneer is searching for its next chapter

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Five for your radar: Disco Pigs returns to Cork, Halloween on the big screen, and more
Five for your radar: Disco Pigs returns to Cork, Halloween on the big screen, and more
From Cork music legends to poetry on film, there's plenty happening over the next few days

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

EE BAFTA Film Awards 2023 – Red Carpet Arrivals
Star Trek and X-Men actor Patrick Stewart dies aged 86
The actor shot to fame when he originated the role of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1987

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
George Takei pays tribute to 'Star Trek' co-star Walter Koenig after his death aged 90
Takei, 89, who played USS Enterprise helmsman Hikaru Sulu, said his “heart is heavy” as he paid tribute to his “dear friend” Koenig on Instagram alongside a picture of them

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Colin Sheridan: Why Netflix’s East of Eden adaptation deserves a chance
Colin Sheridan: Why Netflix’s East of Eden adaptation deserves a chance
Colin Sheridan reflects on Zoe Kazan’s Netflix adaptation, the challenges of reimagining Steinbeck and learning to let go of literary favourites

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Alice Through The Looking Glass European Premiere - London
What will 2026 make of Ali G, now just one twit among many?
In my favourite Ali G interview, Belfast Sammy Wilson was asked if he was Irish. When the DUP politician answered sternly, 'no, I’m British', a perplexed Ali replied, 'so is you just here on holiday?'

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Paul Ferris funeral
Funeral held for former gangster Paul Ferris whose life inspired film 'The Wee Man'
Scottish actor Paul Brannigan and former boxing champion Alex Arthur were among those to attend

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Today show in Ireland: Inside NBC’s spectacular live broadcast from Kenmare
Today show in Ireland: Inside NBC’s spectacular live broadcast from Kenmare
NBC’s Today show brought Hollywood guests, Irish food, traditional music and Kerry scenery to millions of American viewers in a four-hour broadcast

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

TV Picks: New documentary asks — are women being gaslit about their health?
TV Picks: New documentary asks — are women being gaslit about their health?
Plus the music of the 1798 rebellion brought to life in live performances

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Public service worker strike
Jack Chambers: Pay can be starting point in union negotiations
On RTÉ's 'Prime Time', the public expenditure minister said pay can 'absolutely' be discussed first with trade unions

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Chasing Millions: Christopher Eccleston aims for fun in comedy about the Northern Bank robbery
Chasing Millions: Christopher Eccleston aims for fun in comedy about the Northern Bank robbery
Largely filmed in Dundalk, the Salford actor plays a hapless detective on the trail of the republican robbers, writes Esther McCarthy 

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

RJ Mitte BUILD Series event
‘Breaking Bad’ stars pay tribute to RJ Mitte following his death
The 34-year-old’s death was announced by his representatives on Monday, according to reports

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Six For Your Radar: Oasis streaming, Paul Brady, Social Reckoning...
Six For Your Radar: Oasis streaming, Paul Brady, Social Reckoning...
A sort of sequel to The Social Network returns to Facebook in the wake of the 2021 whistleblower leaks 

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

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TV Picks: Colin Farrell and Quentin Tarantino to appear on Graham Norton Show
Plus Brian Dowling fronts a new documentary 'Toxic Threads'

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Short is sweet for Gearr, Cork's newest film festival
Short is sweet for Gearr, Cork's newest film festival
Peter Zemek says the demise of Indie Cork has provided the space for an event that focuses on the short form 

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Mid-West producers seek return of regional film tax incentive
Mid-West producers seek return of regional film tax incentive
Industry representatives say Ireland is missing out on the full economic benefits of film and television production without stronger incentives for projects based beyond the Dublin-Wicklow hub

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

TV Picks: Rising grocery prices under the microscope in two part documentary
TV Picks: Rising grocery prices under the microscope in two part documentary
Plus a new series of the tera-jerking DIY SOS

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Six For Your Radar: Irvine Welsh in Kinsale, Tom Cruise in Digger...
Six For Your Radar: Irvine Welsh in Kinsale, Tom Cruise in Digger...
Muldoon's Picnic also hits the National Concert Hall with an array of guests... 

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Adam Brody to film new wartime drama in Limerick with Downton Abbey star
Adam Brody to film new wartime drama in Limerick with Downton Abbey star
Oscar-nominated director Whit Stillman will reunite with Adam Brody for the feature, which will film across Limerick

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

10 TV highlights for October: Celebrity Traitors, East of Eden, Oasis…
10 TV highlights for October: Celebrity Traitors, East of Eden, Oasis…
Fans of WandaVision are also looking forward to new spin-off VisionQuest 

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

10 live events and films for October: Macklemore, Cork fests, Paul Brady...
10 live events and films for October: Macklemore, Cork fests, Paul Brady...
Tom Cruise also looks like he'll cause a stir in Digger 

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

'When I was young we watched Dallas and Dynasty': Dominic West on War, his new series
'When I was young we watched Dallas and Dynasty': Dominic West on War, his new series
Dominic West and Sienna Miller talk about War, in which they play a couple embroiled in a high-profile divorce

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Suzanne Harrington: Time to park our horror... let's focus on Bake Off
Suzanne Harrington: Time to park our horror... let's focus on Bake Off
Who knew a baking competition could wield such soft power, representing the kind of society that most of us want to continue living in?

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

TV picks: New crime-drama with a trove of Irish talent and secret buried treasure
TV picks: New crime-drama with a trove of Irish talent and secret buried treasure
Plus the award winning feature documentary about the lives of three deaf couples

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Film reviews: The Lost Children of Tuam is quietly devastating and greatly powerful
Film reviews: The Lost Children of Tuam is quietly devastating and greatly powerful
Plus, Another adaption of Sense and Sensibility? 

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Five For Your Radar: Sirens in Cork, theatre fest in Dublin
Five For Your Radar: Sirens in Cork, theatre fest in Dublin
Netflix also has a new film about the Unabomber 

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Sexual Misconduct Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sex assault
'I do have remorse for Miriam Haley’s pain, but I have to reiterate my innocence,' he told the judge while seated in a wheelchair

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Traitors Ireland finale recap: We have a winner and 'we’ll need to rename the show'
Traitors Ireland finale recap: We have a winner and 'we’ll need to rename the show'
That's a wrap on The Traitors Ireland for 2026 as the winners go home with the €45,850 prize pot 

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Traitors Ireland episode 11 recap: And then there were four
Traitors Ireland episode 11 recap: And then there were four
No murder on the penultimate episode but one player has been banished...

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Traitors Ireland episode 10 recap: The Faithful are floundering
Traitors Ireland episode 10 recap: The Faithful are floundering
The faithfuls are rattled and lashing out — while the traitors are sitting back and watching things get heated 

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Terry Prone: Sorry, but can film characters stop with the incessant apologising?
S Terry Prone: Sorry, but can film characters stop with the incessant apologising?
From 'Toy Story 5' to 'Practical Magic 2' — cinemas are full of gloomy movies that keep apologising for attracting our attention

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

'The Lost Children of Tuam': Catherine Corless 'overwhelmed' at red-carpet Dublin screening
'The Lost Children of Tuam': Catherine Corless 'overwhelmed' at red-carpet Dublin screening
Historian who uncovered the names of 796 children who died in the mother and baby institution attends star-studded screening at the Lighthouse in Dublin

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

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