Irish mammies have been portrayed on screens as domestic masters or martyrs for too long. Times have changed, writes Ed Power.

Sandra Bullock plays a mother fighting for survival in the thriller Bird Box. She explains why we need to change the way mothers are shown in cinema.

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Richard Armitage tells Esther McCarthy about filming Pilgrimage, a new film about monks being hunted by knights in the 13th Century

Ever wondered who might play Paul O’Connell in a film about his life? Well you might be surprised at the Limerick man’s choice for the role.

Sometimes I look in the mirror and tell myself, “Yes, Louise. You are 31. You are in your thirties now. You are an adult.”

The Big Short (15A) opens in 2005, when number-cruncher extraordinaire Dr Michael Burry (Christian Bale) discovers the vast hole at the heart of the American economy. 

Our Brand is Crisis lands in Irish cinemas this week. It's the story of an American campaign strategist who is coaxed out of retirement to help out the presidential race in Bolivia. And it's all true.

Those big awards movies have mostly released by now, which means we might have a few less tears in the aisles and a couple more laughs. Also an inside look at when the world's markets exploded, but maybe some people find that funny.

Two and a half days isn’t nearly enough in the city they call the Big Easy, as Tim Vaughan discovered

Fifty Shades Of Grey is tied with Pixels, Jupiter Ascending, and Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 for the most nominations at this year’s Golden Raspberry Awards, better known as the Razzies.

Check out our guide to the best of today's TV.

Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence has topped Forbes list of the world’s highest-paid actresses, earning $52m (€45.7m) the past year but still far behind the best paid actor.

Nicki Minaj brought drama to the Black Entertainment Television Awards in a lace Givenchy gown with an oversize zipper. 

Despicable Me’s adorable yellow henchmen embark on a quest to find the biggest, baddest villain around.

Silas Selleck (Michael Fassbender) is an outlaw killer who is rarely without a cigar in Slow West (15A), which may be writer- director John Maclean’s way of telling us that his debut feature is part-homage to the neo-realist Western pioneered by the cheroot-chewing Clint Eastwood. 

Jurassic World is still burning brightly at the box office, well on its way to earning $1 million so it's high time for some smaller movies to gobble up some counter-programming dosh. Oh and why not throw some Minions into the mix as well.

 

The Minions have always looked for the biggest baddie to follow. In their upcoming film, they will work for Sandra Bullock’s Scarlet Overkill. Now, thanks to the latest trailer, we know what they will be tasked with.

People magazine has named Sandra Bullock as the World’s Most Beautiful Woman for 2015.

Scathing criticism of his directorial debut hasn’t stopped Ryan Gosling from being proud of his efforts, writes Susan Griffin.

A man clutching a love letter when he was arrested in Sandra Bullock’s home as the actress cowered in a closet and called police is to stand trial on stalking and weapons charges.

2015 is here, which means that its time to start getting excited about the filmed entertainment coming to cinemas over the next 12 months

An estimated 160 dogs are being stolen from Irish homes every week, as gangs of dog-nappers step up their operations in the run-up to Christmas.

Check out our spoiler-free guide to the best of tonight's TV.

Everyone's favourite little one-eyed yellow creatures are getting their own film.

Matthew McConaughey has revealed Chewbacca is his all-time favourite sci-fi character.

Former US first lady Laura Bush has led tributes to Oscar de la Renta, the worldly gentlemandesigner who shaped the wardrobe of socialites and Hollywood stars for more than 40 years.

Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, a favourite of socialites and Hollywood stars, has died.

Nothing is being left to chance as a wedding beckons in Venice for the man soon to rescind his title as the world’s most eligible bachelor.

SANDRA Bullock, who turned 50 in July and starred last year in the box office sci-fi hit Gravity, had to get her body in amazing shape for the film.

In the acclaimed movie, Gravity, the character played by the wonderful Sandra Bullock is required to save herself.

Oscar winner Sandra Bullock is Hollywood’s highest paid actress, with estimated earnings of $51m (€38m) over 12 months, followed by Jennifer Lawrence and Jennifer Aniston, Forbes magazine has said.

Irish women are following the example of Hollywood stars such as Sandra Bullock and Charlize Theron in choosing single motherhood, as a leading fertility clinic recorded a sharp rise in single, female patients.

Sandra Bullock has enjoyed an early 50th birthday celebration at a cowboy bar.

Sandra Bullock came face-to-face with her alleged stalker when he broke into her home.

A man who pleaded not guilty to breaking into the home of actress Sandra Bullock has been charged with possessing an arsenal of heavy weapons said to have been found at his home.

Prosecutors have filed felony burglary and stalking charges against a man accused of breaking in to Sandra Bullock’s house while the Oscar-winning actress was at home.

Just hours after Sandra Bullock was presented with the ‘Decade of Hotness’ award at the Guy’s Choice Awards on Saturday night, an unidentified man broke into her home while she was inside.

Sandra Bullock has taken out an emergency protective order against her home intruder.

Police have arrested a suspected burglar at the Los Angeles home of Sandra Bullock while the actress was there.

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