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Director Lenny Abrahamson on working with author Emma Donoghue to film Room

Room, from Irish director Lenny Abrahamson, already looks like one of the best films of 2016, writes Helen Barlow

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Oscar buzz as ‘Room’ wins top prize at Toronto Film Festival

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VIDEO Emotional trailer for Lenny Abrahamson's Room

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Monday’s TV tips

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VIDEO: Behind the scenes on Lenny Abrahamson's Room

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Sunday’s TV tips

VIDEO Irish director Lenny Abrahamson brings us Room - based on the book by Emma Donoghue

From the director of Frank comes an astonishing adaptation of the book by Emma Donoghue about a life lived in a Room

Thu, 30 Jul, 2015

Tonight's TV tips

BBC1 @ 10.20pm: Graham Norton continues his award-winning talk show, with guests Ricky Gervais, Ronnie Corbett and Juliette Binoche, plus music and chat from Irish pop star Imelda May.

Fri, 18 Apr, 2014

Movie Reviews: The Bourne Legacy, The Expendables 2, Take This Waltz

The Bourne Legacy ***

Sun, 19 Aug, 2012

Gunner’s last stand

THERE are few actors in contemporary American theatre as well regarded as John Mahoney.

Tue, 17 Jul, 2012

Glenn signs on for 'Bourne' reprisal

Scott Glenn has signed on for 'The Bourne Legacy'.

Fri, 12 Aug, 2011

Animals outshine humans in ‘Hachi: A Dog’s Tale’

In a Buddhist temple, a monk packages up a little Akita puppy and sends it via airmail to America. By pure chance, the puppy wriggles free at a small-town station, just as Parker Wilson (Richard Gere) is coming home.

Fri, 02 Jul, 2010

Ricci apologises for 'Ice Storm' performance

Christina Ricci was unprepared for her role in ‘The Ice Storm’ 12 years ago.

Tue, 24 Nov, 2009

Irons to make Broadway return

Jeremy Irons is returning to Broadway after nearly a quarter of a century away.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2008

'Death Race' one for the lads

The awful thing about this film is that it’s everything we hate about films – sexist, mindless, violent, virtually plotless – and exactly the sort of film the lads will thoroughly enjoy.

Fri, 26 Sep, 2008

The Bourne Ultimatum is this year's blockbuster

Jason is still out there seeking the Golden Fleece … who is he?

Fri, 17 Aug, 2007

The Upside of Anger is an enjoyable drama

We have here an interesting and interweaving tale of family life – often in turmoil – in which the excellent Allen emerges with a performance of note.

Fri, 04 May, 2007

Minute's silence to mark anniversary of Guerin's killing

The 10th anniversary of the cold-blooded killing of journalist Veronica Guerin will be marked tomorrow with a minute’s silence.

Sun, 25 Jun, 2006

Bursary launched in memory of Veronica Guerin

A bursary was launched today in memory of murdered journalist Veronica Guerin.

Thu, 22 Jun, 2006

Drama overcomes initial doubts

What to make of YES (Optimum, 24.99)?

Fri, 13 Jan, 2006

Hollywood women to invade Dublin

It's going to be crowded in Dublin during July, not only with the usual summer visitors but with a host of top Hollywood actresses.

Fri, 28 May, 2004

Gladiator prepares for battle to win this year's Oscars

Gladiator leads the list of nominations for this year's Oscars with 12, including the big three of Best Film, Best Actor and Best Director.

Tue, 13 Feb, 2001