John Michael McDonagh puts a gun-toting priest at the heart of new film ‘Calvary’, says Alan O’Riordan

Hollywood star Denzel Washington said his Oscar nomination was a “thrill” as he premiered his new film 'Flight'.

Robert Zemeckis is a blockbuster director at heart. Action has never been an issue for the man behind ‘Back to the Future’.

Steve wants to propose to his sweet girlfriend Jenny and picks what he thinks is the ideal romantic spot, a lake surrounded by trees. Well, right away you know he’s made a mistake - a big mistake!

It was snubbed by the Golden Globes, the Baftas, and the Oscars – but film-goers have nominated the blockbuster King Kong for five film awards.

Ralph Fiennes' week took a turn for the better yesterday when the newly-dumped star of The Constant Gardener picked up a Best British Actor nod at the London Film Critics' Circle awards, while co-star Rachel Weisz triumphed in the female category.

Stars In Their Eyes host Matthew Kelly has been nominated for best actor at the prestigious Laurence Olivier Awards

Made for the change in his pocket - well, actually, under €1m - this is a home-made triumph for first-time director Quinn.