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.

From movies to music, fashion to food, our writers pick the cultural highlights of summer.

David Tennant and Michael Sheen star in a new streaming adaptation of the novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, writes Georgia Humphreys.

Black ’47, out now - Revenge thriller set during the Irish Famine. Hugo Weaving, Barry Keoghan and Stephen Rea star.

Des O'Driscoll highlights some of this week's interesting news in TV, music, and more

In advance of his Cork concert, Hauschka tells Ed Power about his quest for uniqueness and his work on the soundtrack for Patrick Melrose.

Benedict Cumberbatch stars in Patrick Melrose, a series based on the novels by Edward St Aubyn. He tells Gemma Dunn more about his character, who suffered an abusive childhood and drug-addled adulthood.

Jessie Buckley may be on the cusp of stardom, but the thing she’s most looking forward to is returning to Killarney for her sister’s Confirmation, writes Esther McCarthy

New career looming, Domhnall?

From movies to music, food to fashion, our critics round up the big tickets for autumn

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Guy Garvey was proud of the way his home city of Manchester came together after the terrorist attack, writes Ed Power.

 

Des O’Driscoll looks through the highlights of what’s on the telly this week. 

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Doctor Strange 4/5

Doctor Stephen Strange discovers a mystical world while on a quest for healing.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Doctor Strange is out this week and folks are rightly excited to see a star like Benedict Cumberbatch step into the Marvel-verse.

Go behind the scenes on Marvels Doctor Strange to see how the magic was created - there were loads of practical effects!

Doctor Strange is coming, and you can meet him first.

TOM JONES will return to The Voice UK when the show makes its debut on ITV, after he previously slammed the BBC for firing him from the line-up in 2015.

Doctor Strange is coming soon and we're hoping for something special from Marvel and new director Scott Derrickson - mostly because it seems like a whole new world for this particular 'Verse.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is expanding yet again later this year with the launch of Doctor Strange, and this one is all about magic.

Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly are set to team up again for a comedy that will take on the famed story of Sherlock Holmes.

That Sherlock Christmas special was a bit naff (go on, you know it was) so thankfully there's another full season on the way. And the first teaser has landed.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced its fair share of odd and wonderful characters over the years, but the strangest is yet to come...

The Primetime Emmy Awards, that's TV's Oscars basically, will be taking place on the 18th of September 2016 and the nominations have just been announced.

Brexit referendum is fast approaching and as the hours tick away to the all important vote a number of high profile names have publically lent their support to a side of the debate.

We've already had Captain America Civil War this year but Marvel isn't done with the box office yet.

The best of this week’s TV in one place. 

Hollywood actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Patrick Stewart, Bill Nighy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Keira Knightley and Kristin Scott Thomas are among leading figures from the arts world backing a vote to remain in the EU.

The Guards is a new series on RTÉ Two looking at life behind the scenes for gardaí in Dublin. It airs at 9.55pm on Tuesday night.