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<p>Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley are excellent in Hamnet. Picture: universalpictures.ie</p>

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Sarah Harte: Thank the Bard for Jessie Buckley! January was a Shakespearean tragedy up to now

Speaking what we feel, rather than what we ought to feel, is good advice — even if you're not a fan of the Bard, writes Sarah Harte

<p>Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley at the Irish premiere of 'Hamnet' at the Light House in Dublin. The film is released in cinemas nationwide on January 9. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews</p>

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'I adore her': Paul Mescal on his chemistry with Jessie Buckley in Golden Globe-winning Hamnet

Actor Tom Cruise and entertainer Dolly Parton (AP)

world

Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton among stars set to receive honorary Oscars

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world

Oscars to add stunt design award for its 100th ceremony

Profits rise to €1.33m at Cartoon Saloon despite drop in revenues to €11.72m

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Profits rise to €1.33m at Cartoon Saloon despite drop in revenues to €11.72m

The 97th Academy Awards - Vanity Fair Party - Los Angeles

culture

Zoe Saldana apologises to Mexicans offended by Emilia Perez after Oscar win

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In pictures: All the glamour of the 97th Academy Awards

Some of the key looks from the award ceremony

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

97th Academy Awards - Press Room

Who is Oscar winner Mikey Madison as she clinches top acting prize?

The film star has been in the industry for more than a decade

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

97th Academy Awards - Press Room

Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison lead Oscar wins as Anora emerges victorious

Sean Baker became the first person to win four Oscars for a single film at one ceremony

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

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Adrien Brody speaks of antisemitism and racism as he picks up best actor Oscar

In his acceptance speech he thanked his immigrant parents for giving him the 'strength to pursue this dream'

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

97th Academy Awards - Show

Morgan Freeman leads tribute to 'dear friend' Gene Hackman at the Oscars

Ahead of the In Memoriam segment, Freeman said 'this week our community lost a giant and I lost a dear friend'

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

97th Academy Awards - Show

US foreign policy blocking path to Palestinian freedom – Israeli Oscar winner

Palestinian-Israeli film No Other Land won the Oscar for best documentary feature film

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

The 97th Academy Awards - nominations screening

Irish-language cinema has bright future despite Oscars snub, says Kneecap director

Comedy film loosely based on lives of Belfast hip-hop trio missed out on nominations for best international feature and original song

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Sundance London Film Festival - Kneecap

Rappers Kneecap among Irish talent shortlisted for Oscars

The film Kneecap has been shortlisted in the best international feature film category and for best original song for Sick In The Head

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

From Cannes to Venice: Oscar whispers from Europe’s leading festivals

From Cannes to Venice: Oscar whispers from Europe’s leading festivals

Don’t be surprised if The Brutalist commands Oscar nominations into the double digits

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

77th Cannes Film Festival

Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and 485 others invited to join film academy

Actresses Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Catherine O’Hara and filmmakers Cord Jefferson, Boots Riley and RRR director SS Rajamouli are among the lucky few who have been invited to join the film academy.

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

The 17th Annual Sir Elton John Oscar Party - Los Angeles

Quincy Jones among recipients of honorary Oscars at 2024 Governors Awards

American record producer and songwriter Quincy Jones has been announced as the recipient of an honorary Oscar at this year’s Governors Awards.

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Organisation behind the Oscars elects new members to board of governors

Organisation behind the Oscars elects new members to board of governors

The organisation behind the Oscars has elected more than a dozen individuals to its board of governors, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said.

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Peaky Blinders series five

Cork's Cillian Murphy returns to Peaky Blinders

Murphy won legions of fans for his performance as a member of the notorious Shelby family, before he swept awards season earlier this year for his starring role in Oppenheimer.

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Date announced for 2025 Oscars

Date announced for 2025 Oscars

The 97th Academy Awards will be held on March 2, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said. That moves the annual ceremony up about a week. This year’s Oscars were held on March 10.

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Christopher Nolan

Oppenheimer’s Oscars success with wins for Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy

Christopher Nolan’s epic biopic Oppenheimer has swept the Oscars, winning seven prizes, including best director for Nolan, ending his 22-year wait for an Academy Award.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Arnold Schwarzenegger,Danny DeVito

Twins stars and Batman villains Schwarzenegger and DeVito reunite at Oscars

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, both stars of comedy films Twins and Junior, have reunited to present two categories at the 2024 Academy Awards.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

76th Cannes Film Festival

Wes Anderson pays tribute to Owen Wilson after first Oscar win

Wes Anderson paid tribute to his friend and collaborator Owen Wilson after he won his first Oscar.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Raney Aronson-Rath,Mstyslav Chernov,Michelle Mizner

Ukraine’s first Oscar winner: I wish I did not have to make my film

The director of 20 Days In Mariupol has said he wished that he did not have to make his Oscar-winning film.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Da’Vine Joy Randolph

Da’Vine Joy Randolph: The Holdovers costume ‘was love letter to black women’

The Holdovers star Da’Vine Joy Randolph has said she incorporated familiar aspects of inspirational women in her costume which “felt like a love letter back to black women”.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel's Oscars monologue: Barbie snubs, film run times and Christopher Nolan

Here are a look at the host's best gags from the night

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan encourages pressure on politicians to reduce nuclear weapons

Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan said we should not despair over nuclear weapons but put pressure on politicians and leaders “to reduce the number on our planet”.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel calls out Donald Trump’s scathing Truth Social review at Oscars

Jimmy Kimmel called out Donald Trump at the Oscars after the former US president wrote a scathing review about his hosting abilities on the online platform Truth Social.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Emma Stone

Oscars 2024: Here is the full list of winners from the 96th Academy Awards

The full list of winners for the 2024 Academy Awards is as follows:

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Emma Thomas,Christopher Nolan

Oppenheimer sweeps Oscars as Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy take top gongs

Christopher Nolan’s epic biopic Oppenheimer has swept the Oscars, winning seven awards.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan wins his first directing Oscar

Christopher Nolan has had his first Oscar success for portraying the life of the “father of the atomic bomb” with Oppenheimer.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

‘The male body is not a joke’ – John Cena presents Oscar award naked

‘The male body is not a joke’ – John Cena presents Oscar award naked

Cena told the audience: “Costumes, they are so important.”

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Barbenheimer rivalry brought to Oscars with Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling roast

Barbenheimer rivalry brought to Oscars with Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling roast

The term Barbenheimer was used to describe one of the biggest film events of 2023

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel alludes to Robert Downey Jr’s drug past in opening monologue

After Kimmel’s gag, Downey’s co-star Emily Blunt could be seen reaching across to tap her friend’s shoulders as the actor appeared to look slightly uncomfortable

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr completes awards season sweep with Oscar win

Robert Downey Jr completed his clean sweep of awards season as he was named best supporting actor at the Oscars for his role in Oppenheimer.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Da’Vine Joy Randolph

Da’Vine Joy Randolph wins first Oscar of the night as Kimmel makes Barbie gags

The actress plays a grieving cook in The Holdovers

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

Billie Eilish,America Ferrera,Finneas O'Connell

Billie Eilish arrives at Oscars wearing pin calling for Gaza ceasefire

Eilish and her brother both leant their support to the Artists4Ceasefire campaign

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

Liza Koshy

Liza Koshy laughs and jokes after falling over on Oscars red carpet

Liza Koshy took a tumble on the red carpet at the Oscars but appeared to handle the blunder with ease as she laughed at herself and cracked several jokes.

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

Vanessa Hudgens and Eva Longoria set an early all-black trend at the Oscars

Vanessa Hudgens and Eva Longoria set an early all-black trend at the Oscars

Vanessa Hudgens and Eva Longoria set an early trend for all black on the Oscars red carpet. Former High School Musical star Hudgens, 35, debuted her surprise pregnancy on the red carpet in a gothic-inspired Vera Wang Couture gown.

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens reveals surprise pregnancy at 2024 Oscars

Stars have started to arrive on the Oscars red carpet

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

Everything you need to know about this year’s Oscars ceremony

Everything you need to know about this year’s Oscars ceremony

After a winter barrage of award shows – the Emmys, the Golden Globes, the Grammys – the grandaddy of them all, the Academy Awards, are around the corner.

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Dune: Part Two world premiere - London

Zendaya, Brendan Fraser and Michelle Yeoh among stars to present at Oscars

Organisers have revealed the first group of star-studded presenters for the 96th annual Oscars ceremony.

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

Barbie European premiere and photocall - London

Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera reprise Barbie roles for Oscars promo

Ryan Gosling, Dame Helen Mirren, America Ferrera and Kate McKinnon have reprised their roles from Barbie to help Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel find his way to the ceremony.

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

Cillian Murphy,Emily Blunt,Robert Downey Jr.

Cillian Murphy reunites with Oppenheimer costars at Oscar nominees luncheon

Murphy is nominated for the best actor prize for his role as J Robert Oppenheimer

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

Graham Norton Show - London

John Cena reacts to Barbie Oscars snubs: Awards aren’t only barometer of success

Barbie actor John Cena has responded to Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig’s Oscars snubs, saying: “Awards aren’t the only barometer of success.

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Barbie European premiere and photocall - London

Barbie star Ryan Gosling addresses Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig’s Oscars snubs

'There is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no Barbie movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie'

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

The House of Tiffany & Co Vision and Virtuosity exhibition

Mark Ronson on Barbie Oscar nod: Margot Robbie put this whole thing together

Mark Ronson had championed Margot Robbie for putting Barbie together after he was nominated for an Oscar for his work on the soundtrack for the blockbuster film.

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

Lily Gladstone

Lily Gladstone on historic Oscar nod: I won’t be the last for Native Americans

Lily Gladstone has said making Oscars history as the first Native American recognised in the best actress category was “long overdue” but she feels it is “just the beginning”.

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

76th Cannes Film Festival

British director Jonathan Glazer lands top Oscar nods for The Zone Of Interest

British-directed historical drama The Zone Of Interest has held its own among international blockbusters to notch up five Oscar nominations.

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

Barbie European premiere and photocall - London

Oscar snubs and surprises: Saltburn, Margot Robbie and Leonardo DiCaprio miss out

Black comedy Saltburn, which has racked up awards nods for Barry Keoghan, was entirely shut out from the nominations

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024