Person: Taika Waititi

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>There may yet come a time when Ryan Reynolds will be required to play someone other than an exaggerated version of himself on film, but that day is not today.</p>

culture

Film review: The handsomest robot ever; and Ryan Reynolds up to his usual tricks

Free Guy's Ryan Reynolds is a handsome, goofball master of widescreen self-deprecation

general

Question of Taste: Singer-songwriter Emma Langford

general

Streaming tips for film, TV and arts

general

And the winners of the Golden Globes will be...

general

Hitler as your imaginary friend: New satire takes a different look at Nazi Germany

news

Frozen II among the standout events for this year's Cork Film Festival

How was it for you? Esther McCarthy's highlights from 2017

Our regular contributors select their highlights of the year.

Thu, 21 Dec, 2017

LUNCHTIME BULLETIN: Ibrahim Halawa back in Ireland; Varadkar talks Brexit with Macron

Here's your lunchtime news bulletin

Tue, 24 Oct, 2017

Why Hollywood gave superhero Thor a makeover

He impressed on Wilderpeople and now Kiwi director Taika Waititi has brought his quirky touch to Thor: Rangnarok, writes Esther McCarthy. 

Tue, 24 Oct, 2017

Scene + Heard: Entertainment news and events round-up

Des O’Driscoll takes a look at what’s goes on around the country. 

Fri, 17 Feb, 2017

New movie releases to look out for in 2017

Hollywood studios are promising 2017 will be a record-breaking year.

Thu, 22 Dec, 2016

Sam Neill is in Thor 3 - excellent stuff!

Because the world is a bit of a crazy place, the director of What We Do in the Shadows is also now making the third Thor movie on a massive budget.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

At Irish cinemas September 16th

A strange and varied mix in cinemas this week, including a new Irish comdy classic, a returning horror franchise and comedy show back after long breaks and a new film from the guy behind What We Do in the Shadows.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2016

‘Eagle Vs Shark’ a surprisingly fresh tale

Much more to my liking is ‘Eagle Vs Shark’ (Optimum, €24.99), directed by Taika Waititi.

Fri, 18 Jan, 2008