Swiss Army Man is a movie which sounds totally insane. It's about a man (Paul Dano) trapped on an island with no hope left for survival who finds a washed up corpse (Daniel Radcliffe) with incredible special powers. And a lot of flatulence.

Here are five of the best things from the Irish arts scene to do this week.

Nominated for an Oscar earlier this year, Song of the Sea (PG) is a stunning animation from the people who brought us The Book of Kells (2009). 

The big film this week is all about a teddy bear but in case you were planning on taking your kids, this one has a foul mouth...

Your guide on what to look out for on the box tonight.

12 Years a Slave *****

Woody Allen’s recent run of amiable comedies comes to an abrupt halt with Blue Jasmine (15), which stars Cate Blanchett as the very blue — as in, deeply depressed — eponymous heroine.

Although it ultimately lacks the courage of its twisted convictions, ‘Prisoners’ is a provocative thriller about a father who takes justice into his own hands when his little girl is abducted at Thanksgiving.

Hit and Run ****

Art imitates life imitates art in this delightfully offbeat romantic comedy, which ponders if the man or woman of your dreams is exactly that: a fantastical creation.

Anna Paquin is "so happy to become a mum" as she and husband Stephen Moyer prepare to welcome their twin babies later this year.

As with seemingly every other tentpole release to hit the multiplex this summer, the action thriller 'Cowboys & Aliens' is based on a comic book – albeit a lesser-known one.

Antonio Banderas has signed on to 'He Loves Me'.

Antonio Banderas has joined the cast of 'He Loves Me'.

NO OFFENCE intended to that silly old bear Winnie the Pooh (G), but it’s a telling indictment of the week’s releases that an animated movie for a young audience is the most accomplished film of the week.

Julianne Moore has joined 'Another Bulls**t Night In Suck City' alongside Robert De Niro.

Katie Holmes has signed up to star in a new independent comedy film set in New York.

The easiest prediction for a Best Actor Oscar in decades, though surprisingly this epic tale of oil and obsession didn’t also get the Best Picture or Best Director awards.

The film world is gearing up for tomorrow’s Baftas with Julie Christie and Daniel Day-Lewis tipped to continue their winning streak.

A harrowing, though quite stunningly made, tale of a family in crisis … with a son with a dark past, a minister father who disowns him, a murder and more dark secrets.

Strongly dramatic tale of a hippy dad (Day-Lewis) who begins to harbour impure thoughts about his teenage daughter (Belle).

The Girl Next Door stars Emile Hirsch, as Matt, a goody-goody high school senior with good grades and the world seemingly at his feet.