There is a moment while watching 1917 when you realise you have not breathed in quite some time. At least it certainly feels that way, such is there lentless, heart-stopping momentum of Sam Mendes’ epic war film about two young soldiers who venture across enemy lines to deliver a message that could save hundreds of lives.

Want to be cultured this Christmas? From TV to podcasts to books, Ed Power has the definite list of everything you missed this year - so you can curl up on the couch and catch up

Ronan is shortlisted for Best Actress in a Film Drama for her role in Little Women.

Has Netflix ruined Black Mirror?

All the latest music and arts news with Des O'Driscoll.

Des O'Driscoll has you covered for five things to do for the week ahead.

Des O'Driscoll has you covered for things to stream this June.

The new series of Black Mirror will feature Miley Cyrus and Irish actor Andrew Scott, writes Gemma Dunn.

Netflix is adding a lot of adrenaline-fuelled shows to its summer roster, with a heap of action-packed thrillers arriving in June.

Des O'Driscoll rounds up the latest entertainment news.

While the return of Alan Partridge has led to household splits not seen since the Civil War (for the record, we’re former loyalists who’ve gone over to the anti-Coogan side), one show for your diaries next week should be series two of Fleabag (Monday, BBC Two).

Here are all the latest headlines this lunchtime...

Declan Burke takes a look at the latest films to hit the big screen

Handsome Devil has been getting warm praise for its lighthearted tale of friendship in a rugby-mad boarding school, writes Esther McCarthy

The Audi Dublin International Film Festival was one of the best of recent years, writes Esther McCarthy

The filming of the next Star Wars blockbuster along with increased activity in Irish film, animation and television drama saw a record-breaking €250m production spend in Ireland in 2016, according to the Irish Film Board.

The big summer silly season of movies has pretty much come and gone but that doesn’t mean that it’s a quiet time in the cinemas as there’s plenty of family fare still on the way in August.

Alice goes back to Underland to save the Hatter from his past.

Many a famous face could be spotted shivering their way down the red carpet at this year’s Irish Film and Television Awards, rainclouds and Arctic chills becoming very unwanted guests indeed.

As Moe Dunford waits to see if he’ll win another IFTA, the Dungarvan actor tells Marjorie Brennan about the fun he had on Vikings and Game of Thrones

Frankenstein’s monster is a Hollywood horror icon, but Paul McGuigan’s Victor Frankenstein (12A) attempts to give Mary Shelley’s tale a fresh spin. 

Bond is threatened by his past and the future of espionage as a whole.

Daniel Craig’s licence to kill as Ian Fleming’s suave secret agent comes full circle in Spectre, a robust yet emotionally underpowered tale of espionage and dark family secrets that ends with a series of whimpers rather than an almighty bang.

The second instalment of the 2015 Irish Film and Television Awards is fast approaching, and a list of final nominees including Chris O’Dowd, Deirdre O’Kane and Brendan O’Carroll, has just been announced.

Spectre is coming, and as the follow up to 2012’s massively successful Skyfall it has a lot to live up to. Thankfully it’s already looking the part.

If you’ve ever dreamed of being a Viking for a day then look no further — Vikings actor Moe Dunford is searching high and low for someone to join him on set as part of a charity drive to tackle homelessness.

Marketing movies is a funny old game. Take the first promos for upcoming flick Victor Frankenstein. It's been in the works for quite a while now and stars James McAvoy as the doctor and Daniel Radcliffe as his helper Igor.

Do you think you have what it takes to order a vodka martini correctly? 

The first full trailer for the latest James Bond adventure, dubbed Spectre, will launch online tomorrow - starring Daniel Craig

In the weeks leading up to the same-sex marriage referendum a host of celebrities added their voices to the campaign for a yes vote.

The IFTA Awards 2015 is all change - including splitting the event in twain to honour Film & Drama in May and TV in October - and there's more change on the way in the form of new presenter Caroline Morahan!

Frank and Patrick’s Day have topped the list for film nominations with nine, while both Love/Hate and Vikings have the highest number of nominations for a television programme with seven.

The IFTA's are back for 2015, rumours of their demise have been greatly exaggerated, and the list of nominees has been revealed.

The first footage of the new James Bond film ’SPECTRE’ appeared this morning on the official James Bond 007 YouTube channel.

The latest James Bond adventure - Spectre - is already rocking towards its October 2015 release date, which is pretty scary when you consider the film is still shooting.