That we know what happens in the much-filmed version of Irish clergyman Jonathan Swift’s timeless parody on human nature – and travel writing – somehow tells against this latest version … it is, sadly, predictable and disappointingly lacking in novelty.

A gentle, well thouhht-out drama with a solid and charmingly observed strength of characters this tale set in New York is the week's pick, thanks to the writing, directing and watchable ensemble playing.

The little dears will tell you anything. So when sci-fi writer John Cusack, recently widowed, and female friend Peet adopt a little lad (Coleman) they fall prey to his tall tales of being recently arrived from Mars.

A Lot Like Love

IRELAND’S economic success was down to playing catch-up after 50 years of mismanagement, leading British magazine The Economist said yesterday.

IRELAND’S economic success was down to playing catch-up after 50 years of mismanagement, leading British magazine The Economist said yesterday.

It's hard to understand why it has been so highly-praised in the States - with Keaton collecting an Oscar nomination - since it is merely sort-of interesting rather than outstanding.

Hollywood hellraiser Jack Nicholson admitted today he could see some of himself in his new role as an older man with a penchant for younger women.

Overshadowed by the spectre of racism in recent weeks, the Springbok rugby side will be looking to lift their spirits when they get down to business in their first warm-up match for the World Cup against provincial side Free State in Bloemfontein.

An all-star cast manage to pull out some all-star performances in Igby Goes Down.