AS a boy Ross Byrne was rarely seen without a rugby ball in his hand. Being motivated to play was never an issue for the Dubliner since he first took up the sport at the age of five or six, a passion that was cultivated in the rugby-playing schools he attended.

Thessaly La Force meets Oscar-nominated Viggo Mortensen, the accomplished actor who has made his career by defining himself as everything a movie star isn’t

Any suggestion that the election of Donald Trump or that the 52/48 Brexit, vote could not have been achieved without the support of a cohort of ignorant, poorly educated voters would be dismissed as the kind of patronising arrogance that means Hilary Clinton can spend more time with her granddaughter Charlotte than she had anticipated and that David Cameron, at just 51, is free to write his autobiography, to give a “frank” account of his premiership.

Irish artists have been nominated in 5 categories at the 2018 Golden Globes.

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

In advance of the Academy Awards on Sunday, Esther McCarthy casts her eye over the major categories to predict this year’s winners— and who could cause an upset.

Thinking of the cinema this week. Declan Burke reviews  Fences, Hidden Figures and The Great Wall.

AIDAN O’Mahony may have just hung up his Kerry jersey but there’s no time to kick back as he’s busy learning a new kind of footwork on RTÉ’s Dancing with the Stars.

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CORK camogie captain Ashling Thompson sees her tattoos as part of her brand, even though there are some she’d rather not have.

A crew of mercenaries signs up to defend some villagers from being driven out of their homes.

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

The team behind The Equalizer is back to tell a story of a small team fighting back against incredible odds in The Magnificent Seven.

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.

Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, The Equalizer) is reteaming with Denzel Washington for a major new version of the classic Western The Magnificent Seven. The first trailer has dropped and it's looking like a great time at the cinema.

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

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

Neil Manchip almost made it as an elite pro golfer but found his calling as a coach and has inspired Ireland’s rise as a world power in the sport. He is in Augusta this week, as Shane Lowry’s coach. But he doesn’t like to describe their relationship that way...

The new remake of The Magnificent Seven is still casting up, as Peter Sarsgaard is a late replacement for Jason Momoa's villain

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Check out our spoiler-free guide to what’s good to watch on the box tonight.

This week’s new movie released include raucous British comedy What We Did On Our Holiday, Denzel Washington in The Equalizer and David Cronenberg’s gritty insider drama Maps To The Stars.

Graham Norton has identified his chat show’s unique format as the secret behind its massive success and ability to attract A-list celebrities.

A former agent gets pulled back into a world of violence when he tries to help a young woman in need.

The director of Training Day reteams with his Oscar winning star Denzel Washington for an action packed remake of the 80s TV show

Denzel Washington isn't campaigning to play James Bond.

From food to fashion, movies to music, our critics pick their hot 100 for autumn.

Adam Sandler has been named the most over-paid actor in Hollywood.

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Robert Downey Jr. has been named the Most Valuable Star of 2013.

Colin Farrell and Paula Patton are in talks to star in a 'World of Warcraft' movie.

Highlights include She's the Business, a documentary on female Irish entrepreneurs.

The 2 Guns (15A) of the title are Bobby Trench (Denzel Washington) and Stig Stigman (Mark Wahlberg), a pair of fast-talking criminals who join forces to rob a small town bank.

Double-Oscar winning actor Denzel Washington recently said he was keen to take on a “lighter role”, and you get the impression he found exactly what he was after with his latest incarnation in ‘2 Guns’.

Denzel Washington's wife turned down his marriage proposal twice before finally accepting.

Denzel Washington admits he struggles to control his weight - because he loves eating ice cream so much.

Denzel Washington had to "lighten up" for '2 Guns'.