The Oscars take place on Sunday and it seems like it’s Sam Mendes’ 1917 to lose what is proving to be a surprisingly straight forward best picture race.

It’s 25 years since Quentin Tarantino gave us ‘Pulp Fiction’. Chris Wasser looks back at the movie no one wanted to fund, that would go on to change cinema forever.

From movies to music, fashion to food, our writers pick the cultural highlights of summer.

Do not adjust your Discman — from Friends to the new Captain Marvel movie, the ’90s are back, writes Ed Power.

Playing one character can be challenging enough. So taking on a big screen character that has 20 personalities is no small feat, writes Kerri-Ann Roper

From movies to music, food to fashion, our critics reveal their cultural picks for the year ahead

We can get so angry about people we see as undeserving, and be so sanguine about people who are living really, really well, writes Fergus Finlay

Two of the joys of golf are its longevity and its reach. Anyone can play the game and at just about any age. There are no barriers and with little need for physical prowess, it is attractive to all sections of society.

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Samuel L Jackson does not kiss many women on screen. He has made well in excess of 100 films but reckons he has locked lips with no more than five leading ladies.

Eoghan O’Sullivan has all your entertainment news for the week right here.

Passengers on an AeroMexico flight were terrified when a live snake slithered through the baggage compartment.

The Legend of Tarzan 3/5

Liam Neeson has become the highest-grossing Irish actor of all time raking in almost $3bn (€2.69bn) in ticket sales at the US box office.

Once he was on Jim McGuinness’s wedding invite list. Now he’s on Jim’s blacklist. And his own club’s list of suspended members. 

Cell is 2006 novel by Stephen King which is basically about a zombie apocalypse which spreads via mobile phones around the world.

The world of showbusiness has paid its respects to Prince, who has died aged 57.

With awards season looming, actors, actresses, and directors all across tinsel town are busy buying ball gowns, dry-cleaning tuxedos, and practising the humblest of acceptance speeches. The hotly anticipated Golden Globes take place tomorrow, while Oscar nominations will be announced on Thursday. As two of the highest accolades associated with the movie industry, any film that makes the shortlist for either should be at the top of your must-watch list. To help you along, Kelly O’Brien compiled our Magnificent Seven — a selection of films tipped for Golden Globes and Oscars glory

Tim Roth was one of the old stalwarts Quentin Tarantino teamed up with for his upcoming western, The Hateful Eight, writes Helen Barlow

Was the world waiting for a new Tarzan movie? Well tough because they've gone out and made one and it's actually looking pretty impressive.

Quentin Tarantino's eighth film is almost ready to hit cinemas and The Hateful Eight is going to be a bit of a special release.

It doesn’t take long to realise David Collins is not your typical county player or young man.

In this game, at this time of year, it’s the question that constantly, inevitably, crops up in the car home.

Check out our tips for the best of tonight's TV.

Earlier this week, in these pages, Paddy Heaney wrote about the Kerry football conveyor belt of talent — the headline, ‘Kingdom’s unique structure keeps them well ahead’, conveys the general spirit of the piece.

Limerick multi-millionaire and philanthropist JP McManus has been officially announced as the new owner of Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort.

Inherent Vice ***

Samuel L Jackson doesn't think he'll ever get to be in a 'Bond' movie.

"Come on sing it out"

We have all the love for this woman - a worthy winner.

He who knocks has a new target - kids who just won’t f***ing eat.

He who knocks has a new target - kids who just won’t f***ing eat.

Ever felt like dunking the little darling’s head in the dinner they’re pooh-poohing?

Mesut Ozil was left with egg on his face after tweeting a picture of himself and Samuel L Jackson captioned “he doesn’t only know a lot about good movies, he also supports the best football team. #afc”

Jeremy Renner has dropped hints that his Hawkeye alter-ego may appear in Captain America 3.

Several members of the Avengers descended on Comic-Con to debut the first footage from the upcoming superhero sequel.

Colin Firth is a “gentleman spy” with a killer umbrella and Samuel L Jackson is a blood-hating villain with a lisp in Fox’s forthcoming film Kingsman: The Secret Service.

Novak Djokovic withstood a courageous fightback from Roger Federer to win one of the most remarkable Wimbledon finals of all time.