#Film & TV

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David O'Mahony: Why 1990s disaster movies still beat today's CGI blockbusters
Film reviews: Spider-Man is back and at his best in the action-packed Brand New Day
Film reviews: Spider-Man is back and at his best in the action-packed Brand New Day
Full of heart and plenty of treats for true fans of the MCU, Brand New Day is Spider-Man at his best.

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

‘The Odyssey’ is a warning about the perils of xenophobia
‘The Odyssey’ is a warning about the perils of xenophobia
Classics expert Lisa Doyle says Homer’s epic poem — and Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film adaptation — emphasise that disrespecting guests or strangers will never end well

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Kevin Bakhurst assures staff plans to expand RTÉ Cork still in place
Kevin Bakhurst assures staff plans to expand RTÉ Cork still in place
Director general said suggestions plans to expand RTÉ Cork were 'wide of the mark: In fact, I was in Cork yesterday with colleagues looking at possible premises'

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Our TV picks: Bill Clinton, Gerry Adams, Leo Varadkar and more answer The Irish Question
Our TV picks: Bill Clinton, Gerry Adams, Leo Varadkar and more answer The Irish Question
The likelihood of a border poll is becoming more and more of a possibility. But do we really understand what it might mean for everyone living on the island of Ireland?

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Five For Your Radar: Sound Of Music, Forest Fest, Skibbereen arts
Five For Your Radar: Sound Of Music, Forest Fest, Skibbereen arts
The summer continues with plenty more events to get you out and about 

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Human Vs Robot
An uncertain future: David Puttnam on the impact of AI on the film industry
The use of AI in film may bring job losses, but it can also allow for impressive effects on a smaller budget. The British producer and an Irish filmmaker tease out some of the issues with Esther McCarthy

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

The Odyssey: Matt Damon and Christopher Nolan on their epic film
The Odyssey: Matt Damon and Christopher Nolan on their epic film
The Odyssey's star and director discuss their widely-praised adaptation of Homer's tale 

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

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S Terry Prone: It's time to kick the bucket list 
So, when we're about to pop our clogs, we should do a load of ridiculous stuff? Eh? TERRY PRONE calls out the cult of the bucket list and proposes an UNbucket list instead

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Film review: Welsh language film 'Effi o Blaenau' features a terrific lead performance
Film review: Welsh language film 'Effi o Blaenau' features a terrific lead performance
As Leisa Gwenllian first leading role, it marks her out as a performer with a promising future ahead

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Six For Your Radar: Kevin Bridges in the Marquee, The Odyssey hits cinemas...
Six For Your Radar: Kevin Bridges in the Marquee, The Odyssey hits cinemas...
West Cork Literary Festival concludes in Bantry 

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

THE ODYSSEY
Film review: Forget the detractors, The Odyssey is cinema at its best 
The haunting and breathtaking film has received backlash. Ignore it, this is a film you want to see

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

David O'Mahony: ‘Project Hail Mary’ reminds us that, even in our darkest hour, all is not lost
David O'Mahony: ‘Project Hail Mary’ reminds us that, even in our darkest hour, all is not lost
Amid global gloom that even a spectacular World Cup could not alleviate, Ryan Gosling is striking a positive keynote: Hope

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Our top TV picks: Unprecedented views inside Trinity's library with Ruth Negga
Our top TV picks: Unprecedented views inside Trinity's library with Ruth Negga
Plus a documentary with a look at the biggest music of 2000 with Mel Geidroyc

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Can Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey bring back the summer blockbuster?
Can Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey bring back the summer blockbuster?
Colin Sheridan explores whether Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey can revive the shared cinematic experience once defined by summer blockbusters

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Summer catch-up: 15 best films of the year so far, and where to find them
Summer catch-up: 15 best films of the year so far, and where to find them
Missed some of the big films earlier in the year? Esther McCarthy has some recommendations for holiday viewing 

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Tom Dunne: Choose life, and also the cultural phenomenon that is Trainspotting
Tom Dunne: Choose life, and also the cultural phenomenon that is Trainspotting
Danny Boyle's classic is 30 years old, and it really is as good as you remember 

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Katie Price: Nothing to Hide
Our top TV picks: New Katie Price documentary looks at the complex performer
Plus plenty of coverage of summer sports with the World Cup, Wimbledon, Tour de France and F1

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

Film reviews: The Invite is a razor-sharp and deliciously cringe-worthy comedy
Film reviews: The Invite is a razor-sharp and deliciously cringe-worthy comedy
Plus Minions and Monsters sees the yellow mischief-makers return to the big screen

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

10 live events and films for July: Take That, Donovan, The Odyssey...
10 live events and films for July: Take That, Donovan, The Odyssey...
Luke Combs also continues the country revival in Slane 

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

10 TV highlights for July: Elle, Heartstopper, Little House On The Prairie...
10 TV highlights for July: Elle, Heartstopper, Little House On The Prairie...
Legally Blonde gets its TV adaptation with Elle, while Laura Ingalls and her family return in a new version 

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Summer catch-up: The 20 best TV shows of the year so far 
Summer catch-up: The 20 best TV shows of the year so far 
Aoife Barry includes Heated Rivalry, Tommy Tiernan and Rivals among her TV highlights for the first half of 2026 

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

'There is something romantic about an old plane. It wasn’t in me to scrap it'
'There is something romantic about an old plane. It wasn’t in me to scrap it'
When a vintage aircraft linked to one of the greatest movie stars of all time landed in his scrapyard, Eddie O’Sullivan from Cork Metal Company couldn’t bring himself to destroy it

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026

Film reviews: Nino is an emotionally powerful portrayal of fear 
Film reviews: Nino is an emotionally powerful portrayal of fear 
Plus Lesbian Space Princess, the flamboyant queer animated comedy

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

5 For Your Radar: Toy Story, CMAT, The Bear...
5 For Your Radar: Toy Story, CMAT, The Bear...
It's a busy few days ahead on the concert scene, and there are also several onscreen attractions if you'd prefer to stay in 

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Tuam babies film to premiere next month
Tuam babies film to premiere next month
Produced by Liam Neeson, 'The Lost Children of Tuam' will receive its world premiere at Galway Film Fleadh on July 11

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

'Marked increase in evasion' as TV licence revenue continues to decline
'Marked increase in evasion' as TV licence revenue continues to decline
TV licences sold to the end of May are a 4.5% decrease year on year, new data show

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

Culture That Made Me: Barry Devlin of Horslips picks his touchstones
Culture That Made Me: Barry Devlin of Horslips picks his touchstones
The multi-talented musician includes Seán Ó Riada, Evelyn Waugh, and Cmat in his selections 

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

6 For Your Radar: Cork Midsummer Fest, Olivia Rodrigo album, David Gray...
6 For Your Radar: Cork Midsummer Fest, Olivia Rodrigo album, David Gray...
June is already proving a busy month for gigs and other events 

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Molly Ringwald in <Pretty in Pink>
Tom Dunne: Pretty In Pink and the soundtracks of my life
The 40-year anniversary of John Hughes' classic has me musing on what a genius he was for the music he included in the film 

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Graham Norton Show - London
S Terry Prone: Despite the differences, Joan Collins was born to play Wallis Simpson
Collins’s exemplary control of her own health and self-sufficiency could not be in greater contrast with the luxurious imprisonment of Wallis Simpson

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

'I'm not OK': Sarah Michelle Gellar leads tributes to Buffy co-star Anthony Head
'I'm not OK': Sarah Michelle Gellar leads tributes to Buffy co-star Anthony Head
David Boreanaz, who played Angel, described his late co-star as a 'kind and generous soul', while James Marsters — the punk-rock vampire Spike — said the death left a 'hole in the world'

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Film reviews: Tuner is a smart, slow-burn thriller that sucks you in and doesn't let go
Film reviews: Tuner is a smart, slow-burn thriller that sucks you in and doesn't let go
Plus a pleasantly ridiculous Masters of the Universe, and the over-the-top and terrifically casted Savage House

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Clarkson's Farm
TV review: Clarkson's Farm is a bit tired now, but I still love it
I wouldn't be surprised if this was the last season of the popular show starring Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Six For Your Radar: Cape Fear, David Byrne live, Stewart Lee...
Six For Your Radar: Cape Fear, David Byrne live, Stewart Lee...
The summer gigs in Cork at the Marquee and Musgrave Park also kick off 

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Who was Bill Fitzgibbon? Gardaí launch appeal to identify mystery man found in Cork in 1986
Who was Bill Fitzgibbon? Gardaí launch appeal to identify mystery man found in Cork in 1986
A garda appeal aims to uncover the identity of a man who spent decades in care

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Film reviews: Power Ballad is a funny and thoughtful meditation on fame and artistic agency
Film reviews: Power Ballad is a funny and thoughtful meditation on fame and artistic agency
Power Ballad stars Paul Rudd as Rick Power, an American who gave up his dreams of rock stardom and settled down in Dublin

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Five For Your Radar: Smiths drummer, Cork music weekender, Power Ballad...
Five For Your Radar: Smiths drummer, Cork music weekender, Power Ballad...
The bank holiday weekend brings plenty of gig and other options for going out 

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Matthew Perry
Personal assistant who injected Matthew Perry with ketamine jailed for over three years
Kenneth Iwamasa’s case has drawn sympathy from some Hollywood insiders, who characterised the relationship between a celebrity and their assistant as a stark power imbalance

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Jillian Godsil: Aidan Turner or not — after Epstein and #MeToo I just can't stomach ‘Rivals’
Jillian Godsil: Aidan Turner or not — after Epstein and #MeToo I just can't stomach ‘Rivals’
Having enjoyed Jilly Cooper's bonkbusters in the 1980s, a more mature Jillian Godsil now says: 'I am over stories that romanticise the innocent young woman being claimed by an older, powerful man'

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Closing Ceremony - The 79th Annual Cannes Film Festival
Child abuse drama 'Fjord' takes top prize at Cannes film festival
Special tribute paid to Barbra Streisand, who was was prevented from attending due to knee injury

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Reese Witherspoon
Joyce Fegan: Even girl bosses Reese Witherspoon and Mel Robbins can't convince women we need AI
Cui bono — who benefits — from all of us blindly adopting another Silicon Valley tool we never even asked for? 

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Film reviews: Classic rom-com rules still apply in Finding Emily
Film reviews: Classic rom-com rules still apply in Finding Emily
Plus: The Mandalorian and Grogu may only be for Star Wars completists

Fri, 22 May, 2026

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TV review: Documentary on Liverpool's Istanbul miracle almost too good to be true
The documentary features Jamie Carragher, Steven Gerrard, Rafael Benítez about their iconic comeback to win the 2005 UEFA Champions League

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Channel 4 new HQ
Channel 4 removes all past seasons of 'Married at First Sight UK' after ‘serious allegations’
One woman reportedly told BBC Panorama, in a documentary to be aired on Monday, that her onscreen husband raped her and threatened her with an acid attack.

Mon, 18 May, 2026

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