In an industry where women battle ageism and sexism, Meryl Streep has managed to decide her own destiny – and roles, writes Suzanne Harrington

‘ieStyle Live’ will bring cutting edge trends to Cork in an unmissable fashion show next month, hosted by Brendan Courtney and Sonya Lennon. Ruth O’Connor talks to celebrity make up artist Christine Lucignano about the beauty trends she’ll be tapping into on the night

The Government has been put on “notice to quit” and urged to begin “an orderly wind-down” despite Health Minister Simon Harris narrowly surviving a motion of no confidence.

What a difference a year makes, eh Simon?

As the beloved 88-year-old actor/director releases another film, avowed fan John Daly selects 10 of his favourites

Des O'Driscoll shares the latest from the entertainment world.

The Independent Alliance was highly “relieved” when an “arrogant, tribal”, and “tetchy” Enda Kenny departed as taoiseach in June, super junior minister Finian McGrath has said, writesDaniel McConnell.

The Independent Alliance was highly “relieved” when an “arrogant, tribal”, and “tetchy” Enda Kenny departed as taoiseach in June, super junior minister Finian McGrath has said.

Minister of state for health Finian McGrath tells Political Editor Daniel McConnell how the balance of power has shifted within Government since Enda Kenny’s departure

Marjorie Brennan shares the latest news from the world of entertainment

Director Sofia Coppola discusses tackling a remake with her new movie ‘The Beguiled’, reuniting with her muse Kirsten Dunst, writes Laura Harding

From highpoints such as challenging the Vatican, to lows like being ensnared in Garda scandals, Political Correspondent Juno McEnroe looks at the career of Enda Kenny

As the world’s most famous film festival kicks off, Helen Barlow selects some of the highlights

Ed Byrne and Dara O Briain take in Malaysia, Thailand and Myanmar for their new travel series, writes Jeananne Craig.

Hollywood’s back catalogue has too many films about how power can push people to the edge of sanity or even beyond. 

Antique Cork furniture, GAA memorabilia and a range of artwork are on sale, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Oscar night is nearly upon us and there have been a few surprises — and some apparent snubs — in the shortlist, says Esther McCarthy.

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

In remaking classic western, The Magnificent Seven, the director and cast had to bring something different to the table, writes Helen Barlow

Liam Neeson has become the highest-grossing Irish actor of all time raking in almost $3bn (€2.69bn) in ticket sales at the US box office.

The bodies of dozens of suspected drug peddlers have turned up in the Philippines in recent weeks, providing an eerie backdrop to the swearing-in yesterday of Rodrigo Duterte, who warns of a bloody presidency in his bid to eradicate crime.

The Miracle on the Hudson is being tackled in a major new film starring Tom Hanks and directed by Clint Eastwood - and this is a first look.

Millions of Filipinos lined up in blazing heat to elect a new president in a race whose front-runner is a brash mayor known for his sex jokes, pledges to kill criminals and a promise to end corruption within six months. 

Gallery owners, art critics, fellow painters, and muses have paid tribute to painter Basil Blackshaw following his death at the age of 83.

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.

 

FIRSTLY, we had Navan man now it’s Cavan man. Kevin McGahern is pulling on the comedy jersey for his county, but he’s not about to go all nostalgic about the home turf.

‘Home of the Year’ begins a new series on RTÉ One on Thursday, with new judge Deirdre Whelan joining Hugh Wallace, and Declan O’ Donnell.

Burt Reynolds was Hollywood’s top box-office draw in the late 70s andm early 80s and remains one of its most colourful offscreen characters. His memoir doesn’t disappoint, writes Caroline O’Doherty

A Kilkenny victory on Sunday will be remembered as Brian Cody’s finest success yet, according to former defender Eddie O’Connor.

A group of amateur actors have upped the stakes for stag dos all over Ireland.

Silas Selleck (Michael Fassbender) is an outlaw killer who is rarely without a cigar in Slow West (15A), which may be writer- director John Maclean’s way of telling us that his debut feature is part-homage to the neo-realist Western pioneered by the cheroot-chewing Clint Eastwood. 

“No one is impressed by dinosaurs anymore, ”says Claire (Dallas Bryce Howard), the manager of Jurassic World (12A).

Switzerland:  The Swiss pilot of a solar plane embarked on the longest leg of the first attempt to fly around the world without a drop of fuel.

Declan Burke talks to the Boston Irish man who’s considered one of America’s great contemporary writers, with a string of novels, TV scripts and movie screenplays to his credit.