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Italian composer Ennio Morricone, who wrote the score for hit movies including Sergio Leone's The Good, The Bad And The Ugly, has died aged 91.

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Hans Zimmer leads tributes to ‘iconic’ film composer Ennio Morricone

Tributes have been paid to Italian composer Ennio Morricone, who created The Good, The Bad And The Ugly’s main theme, following his death aged 91.

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Making a world of difference: Liz Bonnin on bringing her science show to the live stage

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Lionel Richie, Hans Zimmer and The Chainsmokers announce Irish concerts

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David Attenborough hailed ‘hero of Glastonbury’

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Blue Planet II - Live in Concert is coming to Ireland

Modern managers could take leaf out of Micko’s book

Half Hour Hero: Roz Purcell's new book offers real food — fast

A proper food fan with an appetite to match, Roz Purcell tells Clodagh Finn about her new labour of love, a book of recipes that are as quick easy as they are delicious

Fri, 06 Oct, 2017

Movie Reviews: Dunkirk, Pilgrimage, City of Ghosts

Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk (12A) is an epic tale of the greatest mass rescue of World War II, when 400,000 men of the British Expeditionary Force were left stranded and undefended on Dunkirk beach as the German army closed in for the kill.

Sat, 22 Jul, 2017

The Hot 100: The big tickets for the season ahead

From movies to music, fashion to food, our critics bring you the big tickets for summer.

Sat, 06 May, 2017

The biggest television moments of 2016

From gripping dramas to intriguing documentaries, it’s been quite a year on the small screen, writes Des O’Driscoll.

Wed, 28 Dec, 2016

Inferno review

Robert Langdon battles clandestine forces and his own memory to save the human race.

Fri, 14 Oct, 2016

Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice spoiler free review

Superman’s actions are called into question and the Dark Knight enters the fray…

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

Critics give lukewarm response to Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice

It might be one of the most anticipated blockbusters of the year, but critics have given a lukewarm response to Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice, after its European premiere.

Thu, 24 Mar, 2016

Your Monday evening catch-up

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

Mon, 09 Nov, 2015

Your Monday lunchtime catch-up

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

Mon, 09 Nov, 2015

Composer Hans Zimmer is doing a European Tour

Even if you don’t immediately know the name Hans Zimmer, you’ve definitely heard his music as he’s one of the most hard working and acclaimed composers in the movie business.

Mon, 09 Nov, 2015

Movie Reviews: Interseller, Out of Here, Say When

Interstellar *****

Sat, 08 Nov, 2014

Gravity the one to beat at Baftas

Space drama Gravity is the film to beat at tonight's Baftas.

Sun, 16 Feb, 2014

Slave epic continues success with nods from Bafta

Steve McQueen’s 12 Years A Slave continued its award season success by picking up 10 nominations at the Baftas.

Thu, 09 Jan, 2014

Scene and Heard

GIG WISE:Christy Moore has announced a return to Leeside, playing at Cork Opera House with Declan Sinnott on Thurs, Nov 7.

Fri, 06 Sep, 2013

Philip Chevron — a Radiator and a Pogue

Next weekend’s concert at the Olympia honours the musician, says Ed Power

Tue, 20 Aug, 2013

'Oblivion' visually stunning but emotionally flimsy

If Planet Earth was decimated by a series of earthquakes and tsunamis, followed by an alien invasion designed to exterminate the pockets of human resistance, you’d stake money on Tom Cruise emerging unscathed from the melee.

Sat, 13 Apr, 2013

'God-like' Marr savours top award

Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr was deemed a “god-like genius”, but while the musician said it was nice to be appreciated, it was really all about the music.

Thu, 28 Feb, 2013

Another string to their bow

Duelling guitarists Rodrigo y Gabriela embrace Latin rhythms on their new album, Area 52, says Ed Power

Wed, 08 Feb, 2012

Goldfrapp inspires music for new 'Batman' movie

'The Dark Knight Rises' will have a Goldfrapp-inspired score.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2011

Guitarist Marr going solo

Guitarist Johnny Marr has left The Cribs, it has emerged.

Tue, 12 Apr, 2011

'Inception' leads hunt for accolades at Saturn Awards

‘Inception’ leads the pack for this year’s Saturn Awards with nine nominations.

Thu, 24 Feb, 2011

Firth up for best actor as 'King's Speech' lands 14 Bafta nominations

Colin Firth continued his success today with a Bafta nomination for best actor for his role in 'The King’s Speech'.

Tue, 18 Jan, 2011

Firth film leads Golden Globes nominations

'The King's Speech' has received seven Golden Globe award nominations.

Tue, 14 Dec, 2010

Lord of the Rings voted greatest soundtrack

Lord Of The Rings has scored with classical music buffs – by being voted the greatest soundtrack of all time.

Sun, 24 Aug, 2003

Robbie records theme for Rowan Atkinson movie

Robbie Williams has recorded the theme tune to Rowan Atkinson’s latest film Johnny English, it was announced today.

Thu, 27 Mar, 2003

Hanks scoops Best Actor Globe

Tom Hanks has been named the Best Actor in a Drama at the Golden Globes.

Mon, 22 Jan, 2001