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Weekly features from the world of TV and film

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>A Want In Her: Nuala Carten and Myrid Carten.</p>

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Myrid Carten: Turning the lens on her mother's struggles with addiction and illness

The Co Donegal filmmaker has made an impressive documentary about a very personal family story, writes Esther McCarthy

<p>Adam Lunnon-Collery and Liath Hannon in Girls & Boys. </p>

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Liath Hannon: Happy to bring trans representation to Irish screens

<p>Gar O’Rourke and a scene from his Odesa-made documentary, Sanatorium. </p>

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Mud baths and missile threats: Irish documentary captures life in a Ukrainian sanatorium

Robert Sheehan: 'West Cork feels like a return to my real home'

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Robert Sheehan: 'West Cork feels like a return to my real home'

'We're gonna need a bigger cinema': 50 years on from the release of Jaws

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'We're gonna need a bigger cinema': 50 years on from the release of Jaws

The Fantastic Four: First Steps World Premiere

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A big transformation from The Bear and Stranger Things to Fantastic Four

On the set of Barry Lyndon

The story of Barry Lyndon: 50 years since Stanley Kubrick made his epic in Ireland

Kubrick spent eight months in Ireland working on Barry Lyndon, a film now regarded as one of the greatest of all time. Esther McCarthy goes behind the scenes on the making of the epic period drama

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Netflix's "Too Much" UK Special Screening

Lena Dunham on new Netflix series Too Much, and a role for her favourite Irish actor

Lena Dunham tells Esther McCarthy how she created a character in Too Much especially for the Irish star

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Immrám: A film about wild hurling and the fascinating life of Diarmuid Lyng

Immrám: A film about wild hurling and the fascinating life of Diarmuid Lyng

Cork director Michael Holly tells Esther McCarthy about his documentary on the former Wexford captain and his partner Siobhán de Paor

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Summer catch-up: Best films of the year so far and where to watch them

Summer catch-up: Best films of the year so far and where to watch them

Looking for something to watch while travelling, or at home this summer? Esther McCarthy picks her film highlights of the first half of 2025

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Elio

'It's four or five seconds a week per animator': The makers of Pixar's new film, Elio

As Pixar marks 30 years in existence, Elio looks set to become the animation studio's latest hit, writes Esther McCarthy

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

Dragons, zombies, dinosaurs, and The Naked Gun coming to a screen near you

Dragons, zombies, dinosaurs, and The Naked Gun coming to a screen near you

Here comes the summer — the big screen blockbusters coming to a cinema or streaming platform near you

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Netflix's "Dept. Q" UK Special Screening, The Ham Yard Hotel, London, UK

'You do your homework': Matthew Goode on playing a cop in major new Netflix series Dept. Q

Dept. Q has the Goode taking on the role in a new Ediburgh-set crime series, writes Esther McCarthy

Thu, 29 May, 2025

High Angle View Of Buildings In City

'Cork is on the cusp of something': Local film professionals launch new collective

Screen Cork is comprised of people from various roles within the industry in order to boost filmmaking in the city and county, writes Esther McCarthy

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Paul Mescal, Bono, dresscode... 10 things to watch out for at Cannes Film Festival

Paul Mescal, Bono, dresscode... 10 things to watch out for at Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival is under way in the south of France, complete with a decent Irish involvement, writes Esther McCarthy

Thu, 15 May, 2025

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Ocean with David Attenborough: 'There’s a clear process where we can reach recovery'

David Attenborough's latest documentary opened in Irish cinemas to coincide with his 99th birthday. Esther McCarthy spoke to two of the directors about a beautiful film that also offers hope

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Scary Éire: Why Irish horror films are having a moment

Scary Éire: Why Irish horror films are having a moment

As Fréwaka is released in cinemas, Esther McCarthy looks at why the horror genre seems to be so strong in Ireland right now, with a wealth of home-grown productions, and also foreign filmmakers coming to shoot here

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

Four Mothers: A love letter to Irish mammies (and their gay carers)

Four Mothers: A love letter to Irish mammies (and their gay carers)

The director Darren Thornton and one of the stars Rory O'Neill (Panti Bliss) tell Esther McCarthy about the hit Irish film that's both funny and moving

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

"MobLand" New York Premiere

'It’s thanks to my late wife, Cassie': Pierce Brosnan on making it in America

Pierce Brosnan tells Esther McCarthy about his new streaming series MobLand, and the steps that took the Navan man to the top of the acting game

Thu, 03 Apr, 2025

Some Like It Hot: Irish film producer Ed Guiney picks his favourite screenplays

Some Like It Hot: Irish film producer Ed Guiney picks his favourite screenplays

In advance of the Storyhouse event in Dublin, Ed Guiney tells Esther McCarthy about eight great feats of screenwriting

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Erin Doherty on Adolescence, new Netflix drama hailed as one of the shows of the year

Erin Doherty on Adolescence, new Netflix drama hailed as one of the shows of the year

Erin Doherty tells Esther McCarthy about buzzy new series Adolescence, and strong Irish connections that include her Donegal dad and her Waterford girlfriend

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Esther McCarthy's predictions for the Oscars: Anora or Conclave? Brody or Chalamet? Moore or Madison?

Esther McCarthy's predictions for the Oscars: Anora or Conclave? Brody or Chalamet? Moore or Madison?

The Oscars may not have the Irish involvement of recent years, but it's been a very strong 12 months for cinema. Esther McCarthy has a guess at who's going to win the main categories on Sunday

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Walter Salles on I'm Still Here, the hit Brazilian film that's packing out cinemas in Ireland

Walter Salles on I'm Still Here, the hit Brazilian film that's packing out cinemas in Ireland

Walter Salles tells Esther McCarthy how he knew the Rio family at the heart of his Oscar-tipped movie

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

ZERO DAY

Lizzy Caplan on acting with Robert de Niro in new Netflix thriller Zero Day

In Zero Day, Lizzy Caplan's character has a complicated relationship with her estranged father, played by De Niro. It all added to the experience of working on the gripping new series, writes Esther McCarthy

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

RUTH TREACY & JULIANNE FORDE

'Cease and desist': How an Irish film company reacted to a letter from Trump's lawyers

The Apprentice has been nominated for two Oscars. Julianne Forde and Ruth Treacy of Irish production company Tailored Films tell Esther McCarthy how its main character wasn't so happy about it being made

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Bring Them Down: Nora-Jane Noone on starring in the gritty thriller with Barry Keoghan

Bring Them Down: Nora-Jane Noone on starring in the gritty thriller with Barry Keoghan

We first saw Nora Jane Noone in The Magdalene Sisters, and more than 20 years later she has a leading role in highly-rated drama about two warring Irish families, writes Esther McCarthy

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

Edna O'Brien

Edna O’Brien documentary: 'She was so good at conveying what it was to be a woman'

Sinéad O’Shea’s film Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story features interviews with the late writer shortly before she died, writes Esther McCarthy

Thu, 30 Jan, 2025

Bob Dylan, Saipan, Peaky Blinders... 15 films to look forward to in 2025

Bob Dylan, Saipan, Peaky Blinders... 15 films to look forward to in 2025

From a Bob Dylan biopic to a new project from Yorgos Lanthimos and two major projects featuring Cillian Murphy, 2025 is set to be a busy year for cinema. Esther McCarthy looks at some of the potential highlights

Thu, 02 Jan, 2025

15 best films of 2024 and where to find them for a holiday catch-up

15 best films of 2024 and where to find them for a holiday catch-up

If you're looking for something to watch over Christmas and New Year, Esther McCarthy has suggestions from the highlights of 2024

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

World Premiere of Netflix's "The Six Triple Eight"

Kerry Washington: 'My mom read that Kerry was a reference to the black Irish'

As she stars in Netflix war drama The Six Triple Eight, the American actress tells Esther McCarthy about the fascinating story of the black female regiment, and the Irish origins of her name

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

That Christmas: Filmmaker behind Notting Hill and Love Actually releases new seasonal film on Netflix

That Christmas: Filmmaker behind Notting Hill and Love Actually releases new seasonal film on Netflix

Richard Curtis tells Esther McCarthy about his first foray into animation for a film that features a song by Ed Sheeran

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew - Jude Law on playing a cheeky chappie character in the new series

Skeleton Crew also stars Tipperary actor Kerry Condon, writes Esther McCarthy

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Colin Hickey: Cork filmmaker took his first steps as a wedding videographer

Colin Hickey: Cork filmmaker took his first steps as a wedding videographer

As his film Perennial Light hits cinemas, the Ballincollig man tells Esther McCarthy about the making of his third feature

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

The Piano Lesson: Malcolm Washington on following his father Denzel into the movie world

S The Piano Lesson: Malcolm Washington on following his father Denzel into the movie world

The American director's adaptation of an August Wilson play is currently on Netflix

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

EMILIA PÉREZ

Zoe Saldaña: Going back to her roots in Emilia Pérez on Netflix

The American actress was delighted to act and sing in Spanish for a role that's already being talked about as an Oscar-contender, writes Esther McCarthy

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Say Nothing: Patrick Radden Keefe on adapting his book on the Troubles into a series on Disney+

Say Nothing: Patrick Radden Keefe on adapting his book on the Troubles into a series on Disney+

Patrick Radden Keefe tells Esther McCarthy how he was persuaded to convert his factual account into a streaming drama

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

The Diplomat: Thrills and spills galore for second season of Netflix show

The Diplomat: Thrills and spills galore for second season of Netflix show

Star actor Keri Russell and show creator Debora Cahn on the new run of the hit Netflix series

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

Hazel Doupe on doing justice to those who've been through foster care

Hazel Doupe on doing justice to those who've been through foster care

Kathleen Is Here has Doupe playing a young woman returning to her old family home, writes Esther McCarthy

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

"The Devil's Hour" Global Premiere - Arrivals

Peter Capaldi and Jessica Raine on the new series of The Devil’s Hour

The duo are back for another season of the popular thriller, writes Esther McCarthy

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

Cork filmmakers happy to row in with Meitheal Mara on new documentary for IndieCork

Cork filmmakers happy to row in with Meitheal Mara on new documentary for IndieCork

The film about the boating organisation in Cork city is just one of dozens of screenings at the IndieCork festival, writes Esther McCarthy

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

'Delving into all those songs was great craic': Brendan Gleeson on his role in Joker: Folie à Deux

S 'Delving into all those songs was great craic': Brendan Gleeson on his role in Joker: Folie à Deux

Brendan Gleeson tells Esther McCarthy about working alongside Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in Joker: Folie à Deux

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Heartstopper stars on the new series: 'We tackled slightly more difficult topics this season'

Heartstopper stars on the new series: 'We tackled slightly more difficult topics this season'

Heartstopper will return to Netflix for a third season. Esther McCarthy spoke to Kit Connor and Joe Locke about their onscreen romance

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

Jared Harris on his twisty thriller and ever-increasing links with Cork

Jared Harris on his twisty thriller and ever-increasing links with Cork

Reawakening stars Jared Harris as the dad who is finally reunited with his wayward daughter. But is the really her? Esther McCarthy spoke to the actor who has been a regular visitor to UCC in recent times

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

"The Perfect Couple" UK Premiere - Special Access Arrivals

S Jack Reynor: 'When she walked on set, it was like: Holy shit - that's Nicole Kidman'

Irish actor Jack Reynor tells Esther McCarthy about his role in The Perfect Couple, the major new Netflix series

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

Killian Scott: From Love/Hate to hot new Netflix drama Kaos

Killian Scott: From Love/Hate to hot new Netflix drama Kaos

Many people first saw Killian Scott as Tommy in Love/Hate. He's set to become an international star with his role alongside Jeff Goldblum in Kaos, writes Esther McCarthy

Fri, 30 Aug, 2024

Mary Robinson's accomplishments and controversies chronicled in new documentary

Mary Robinson's accomplishments and controversies chronicled in new documentary

Mary Robinson has lived a rich political life but her work is ongoing, evidenced in a new documentary about her life by Dublin director Aoife Kelleher, Esther McCarthy writes

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

'If these kids can rap, they can act': Kabin crew appear in Knocknaheeny-set film

S 'If these kids can rap, they can act': Kabin crew appear in Knocknaheeny-set film

Brendan Canty tells Esther McCarthy how he was delighted to get the young rappers and other members of the local community involved in Christy, his Cork-made film

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

YOUNG WOMAN AND THE SEA

Daisy Ridley: 'I would get plonked in the sea and be very overwhelmed'

The Star Wars actress tells Esther McCarthy how she was a reluctant swimmer in Young Woman and the Sea, the true tale of the first woman to take on the English Channel

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

Nine movies to watch this summer and five family films to catch up on

Nine movies to watch this summer and five family films to catch up on

Lazy days, holidays and long evenings beckon but what’s available to stream and in cinemas to keep both grown ups and family audiences entertained? Esther McCarthy suggests some of the best recent movies to catch up on this summer and where you can find them.

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024

Carrie Crowley: New film hopes to build on the success of An Cailín Ciúin

Carrie Crowley: New film hopes to build on the success of An Cailín Ciúin

The bilingual Froggie, starring Carrie Crowley, is just one of six Irish-language films being premiered at Galway Film Fleadh, writes Esther McCarthy

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024