Of vital importance to everyone involved in making the drama is that “the public really understand how grooming works”, writes Susan Griffin

Alexander Skarsgard shapes up as lord of the jungle in the new Tarzan movie, writes Susan Griffin

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Juno Temple plays a starring role in the new Scorsese series on the crazy world of the New York music scene in the 1970s, writes Susan Griffin

An upcoming TV version has taken liberties with Lady Chatterley’s Lover, not least toning down some of the language, writes Susan Griffin.

’Straight Outta Compton’, detailing the rise of the world’s most notorious rap group, N.W.A, is taking the box office by storm. Founding member Ice Cube and his son O’Shea Jackson jr, who stars in the film gives Susan Griffin the low down.

She’s feisty, but she’s her own woman, writes Susan Griffin of the actress and model about to

Two years after Niki Lauda’s miraculous story was depicted in Ron Howard’s Rush, a new documentary takes a closer look. Formula One’s most famous survivor talks to Susan Griffin

Two years after Niki Lauda’s miraculous story was depicted in Ron Howard’s Rush, a new documentary takes a closer look. Formula One’s most famous survivor talks to Susan Griffin

Michael Fassbender relished the thought of donning a Stetson and wielding a six-gun for his new western, writes Susan Griffin

The New York Times has apologised if a controversial article on the Berkeley balcony tragedy gave the impression that the victims were to blame; Ryanair customers have been warned to check in before an online shutdown; and a Samsung keyboard security flaw could leave you exposed to hackers. Here’s this evening’s irishexaminer.com catch-up.

I would like to commend the Irish Examiner’s letter pages for publishing a balanced view on the referendum. The views on both sides have given me pause to think. 

Carey Mulligan’s role in a Hardy adaptation marks the latest step up the ladder for the talented actress, writes Susan Griffin

Tom Hughes’s character uses his allure to wring secrets from women in a major new Cold War thriller, says Susan Griffin

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

Homes in Kerry at risk due to a number of wild fires in Killarney National Park, Ireland’s TDs have returned almost €140,000 in allowances, a whistleblower nurse motivated by a desire for patient safety and Man City manager Manuel Pellegrini claiming that his side’s season was “not a disaster”. These are some of the latest and most read news on irishexaminer.com this evening.

Once known as Lily Allen’s brother, Alfie Allen has now forged his own career in Game of Throne writes Susan Griffin.

Paul Walker died during filming on Fast and Furious 7. It’s not the first time a star has passed away before a movie is finished shooting, writes Susan Griffin

Russell Tovey enjoyed his time in Australia working on Jimmy McGovern’s major new TV drama, writes Susan Griffin

It’s the movie everyone’s talking about, but the road from page to screen hasn’t been smooth for EL James’ bonkbuster. Susan Griffin probes a little deeper...

When Reese Witherspoon acquired the rights to turn Cheryl Strayed’s life-affirming solo Pacific Crest Trail trek into a movie, she didn’t intend to play the lead role, too. But, as she tells Susan Griffin, doing so has been extremely inspiring

From smelly participants to a special bug-breeding farm, there’s a lot going on behind the scenes on I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here, writes Susan Griffin.

From Downton Abbey to Paddington Bear, Hugh Bonneville enjoys mixing it up, writes Susan Griffin.

Cillian Murphy is back for a second series as the fearless Thomas Shelby, leader of the marauding Peaky Blinders, says Susan Griffin

The Inbetweeners 2 opens today and will be the final instalment of the hugely popular comedy franchise, the cast tell Susan Griffin.

Andy Serkis brings his Gollum experience to Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes, writes Susan Griffin.

SUGAR is increasingly being blamed as one of the key culprits in our obesity epidemic, but it’s not just the frosty coating on a doughnut, or the number of teaspoons of the white stuff you add to your cups of tea that’s the problem (after all, the occasional treat is allowed!).

The controversial drilling technique known as "fracking" may be on its way to County Clare with disastrous consequences for local habitats, according to Clare Fracking Concerned.

The first national meeting of anti-fracking activists will take place this weekend, in the wake of a prediction by an Australian exploration firm that there is 40 years’ worth of gas in the North-West.

WE read with dismay and disbelief a letter published in The Irish Examiner of December 15, headlined ‘Girl guide’s standing order a big letdown’.

WHAT could one have to complain about after the most glorious Whit weekend in recent memory?

AS the theme for International Women’s Day 2006 is celebrating women’s leadership, the Irish Girl Guides are celebrating with particular pride this year.

AS an organisation that has more than 10,000 female members — 80% of whom are under the age of 12 — the Irish Girl Guides must add their voice to those who are outraged that, as a result of the Supreme Court ruling last week, there is at present no law in the land that protects our members from sexual predators.